Saturday

June 27, 2015

Armed conflicts and attacks

Suspected Islamist militants attack an army base in Nara, Mali leaving three soldiers and eight attackers dead. (Voice of America) (Reuters via News24)

2015 Kuwait mosque bombing

Kuwait declares a day of mourning for the victims of the bombing of a Shia mosque yesterday. (AFP via Melbourne Age)

A mass funeral for the victims of the bombing draws thousands of mourners in Kuwait City. (Brisbane Times)

2015 Sousse attacks

Tunisia announces plans to close down 80 "propagandist" mosques following yesterday's attacks in which 39 people died. (BBC)

Nineteen victims have so far been identified with fifteen from the United Kingdom and one each from Belgium, Germany, Ireland and Portugal. (Boston Herald)(BBC)

Arts and culture

Tonga begins an 11 day coronation ceremony of King Tupou VI. (ABC Australia)