Saturday

June 11, 2016

Armed conflicts and attacks

War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)

Fighting breaks out between ISIL militants and Afghan police in the Haska Mina District, Nangarhar Province, leaving six police officers and 15 militants dead, according to officials. (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)

Second Libyan Civil War

Libyan forces claim to have captured the port in the city of Sirte after heavy fighting with ISIL. (BBC)

Syrian Civil War

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, two suicide bombings occur near the Sayyidah Zaynab shrine in a Damascus suburb, killing at least 20 people. (Reuters)

Sports

UEFA Euro 2016

English and Russian football fans riot before the EnglandRussia Euro 2016 match in Marseille and fight afterwards. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP)

Fighting breaks out between supporters of Northern Ireland and France in Nice. (The Telegraph)

2016 Belmont Stakes

Creator, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. and trained by Steve Asmussen, wins the 148th running of the Belmont Stakes. (NBC News)