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Gunfight, car blast rock central Tripoli
Aug 4th, 2012
A gunbattle between youths allegedly competing for space in a market place and a car blast rocked the centre of the Libyan capital on Saturday, leaving one wounded, residents and security sources said. (Source: AFP) -
BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian state TV says a powerful explosion has hit the nation's capital, causing an unknown number of casualties. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Three blasts hit markets in Shi'ite districts in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 14 people, police and medical officials said. Two car bombs exploded in busy markets in Sadr City, north-eastern Baghdad and killed at least 11 people and wounded another 18. The third explosion targeted a small market i... [Full Article]
NEW YORK (Reuters) - World stock indices hit their highest levels in almost five years on Tuesday, with the German benchmark joining the S&P 500 at a record high after unexpectedly strong data amid signs top central banks will remain supportive of growth. Wall Street edged up at the open, with the S&P touching an intraday high of 1,623.74. ... [Full Article]