BREAKING NEWS

Bomb explodes at policeman's funeral in Pakistan, 'many casualties'

By REUTERS

AUGUST 8, 2013 13:33

QUETTA, Pakistan - A bomb exploded at the funeral of a Pakistani policeman in the western city of Quetta on Thursday in a scene captured live on television as cameras broadcast the procession.

A Reuters reporter at the funeral described chaos with many people being carried out and put into ambulances. The exact number of casualties was not clear.

The bomb went off as senior officers prepared to offer prayers for their colleague, gunned down earlier on Thursday. Quetta is home to many militants, including the Taliban, sectarian groups and separatist fighters.

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools

By REUTERS

04/24/2024 02:11 AM

US VP Harris to Herzog: 'US committed to Israel's security'

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

04/24/2024 01:58 AM

Launches from Lebanon cross into the area of Margaliot, no alert sounds

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

04/23/2024 11:26 PM

Two killed by Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon's Hanin

By REUTERS

04/23/2024 11:20 PM