Riots grip Stockholm suburbs after police shooting
“Rioters have lit fires and stoned emergency services in the suburbs of Stockholm for the third night in a row after a man was shot dead by police. Incidents were reported in at least nine suburbs of the Swedish capital and police made eight arrests. On Sunday night, more than 100 cars were set alight, [...]
Philippines: Social worker abducted in Basilan
“A social worker was abducted by four gunmen who were suspected of being members of an Al Qaida-linked terror group in the southern Philippines, a radio report said.” Source: Social worker abducted in Basilan | GulfNews.com
Spanish couple kidnapped in Colombia
“Two Spanish tourists have been kidnapped in Colombia while driving in La Guajira, near the Venezuelan border.” Source: BBC News – Spanish couple kidnapped in Colombia
Nigeria imposes curfew in campaign against Islamists
“Nigeria’s military on Saturday imposed a 24-hour curfew in parts of a northeastern city as soldiers pressed on with a campaign against Boko Haram Islamists that has sent people fleeing from their homes.” Source: Nigeria imposes curfew in campaign against Islamists | GulfNews.com
Yemen gunmen ‘kidnap Swiss Red Cross worker’
“Tribal gunmen kidnapped on Monday a Swiss man working for the International Committee of the Red Cross in southern Yemen, a local pro-government militia leader said.” Source: Yemen gunmen ‘kidnap Swiss Red Cross worker’ | GulfNews.com
Yemen kidnappers free Finnish couple, Austrian
“Yemeni kidnappers have released a Finnish couple and an Austrian man more than four months after they were seized in the capital Sanaa.” Source:Yemen kidnappers free Finnish couple, Austrian | Reuters
Germany sees surge in immigration from crisis-hit Europe
“An influx of people from crisis-hit southern European countries like Spain, Italy and Greece has led to the biggest surge in German immigration in nearly 20 years.” Source: Germany sees surge in immigration from crisis-hit Europe | Reuters
Armed protests in Libya threatening safety in capital
“Armed protests targeting Libya’s ministries and media in the capital this week have alarmed international observers who say deteriorating security conditions are becoming a matter of serious concern.” Source: Armed protests in Libya threatening safety in capital | Reuters
Seven killed in US cargo plane crash at Afghan base
“A US civilian cargo plane has crashed at Bagram airbase in Afghanistan, killing its seven crew, officials say.” Source: BBC News – Seven killed in US cargo plane crash at Afghan base
2 Missiles Fired at Russian Passenger Plane Over Syria
“Two missiles were reportedly fired at a Russian plane with at least 159 passengers on board that was flying over Syrian territory. Russian aviation authorities admit the jet ‘faced danger,’ but say it’s too early to talk of a targeted attack. “ Source: 2 Missiles Fired at Russian Passenger Plane Over Syria
