Man kills four in Ohio nightclub

Events, 28-11-2011

A gunman shot four people and wounded two in a crowded nightclub in Ohio during a rock concert, the AP reported. Then the man was killed by police officers, U. S. officials reported. Heavy metal group "Damageplan" just began running when the attacker got on stage and fired at Deral guitarist Abbott, told witnesses. Member of the group is drummer Vinnie Paul, who played for heavy metal legends "Panther". Some visitors to the club initially thought that the shots are part of the show, but later the man started shooting and the audience.

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Insurgents fired a government building in Ramadi

Topics, 28-11-2011

Insurgents fired missiles against the building of the government center in the Iraqi city of Ramadi, after clashes erupted between U. S. forces and militants, AFP reported. There are currently no reports of casualties. Violence in nearby Fallujah led to unrest in Ramadi, which is the capital of Al Anbar Province. Several people were injured in clashes between U. S. troops and insurgents in central and eastern part of town.

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UN workers abducted in Afghanistan hostage by armed criminals

News, 27-11-2011

Three UN staff kidnapped in Agfganistan probably are not held hostage by Islamic militants, said Afghan authorities quoted by the BBC. A spokesman for the Afghan Foreign Ministry gap Masha said suspected kidnappers are armed robbers. Anetta Flanigan from Northern Ireland Shkipe Habibi from Kosovo and Filipino Anhelito were abducted in Kabul on October 28. The group "Army of Muslims," ​​claimed responsibility for kidnapping and threatening to behead hostages.

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Polish-led multinational division in Iraq's disintegration

Topics, 27-11-2011

Polish-led multinational division, which maintains security in central Iraq, could collapse if countries withdraw more troops from the country, said Polish officials said on Tuesday. On Monday, the Hungarian Parliament refused to extend the mission of the Hungarian contingent in Iraq after the end of this year, Ukraine is also considering to withdraw its 1,600 soldiers involved in the Polish-led division. Poland was surprised by the decision of Hungary to withdraw from the mission in Iraq so soon after the elections in the United States.

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Body discovered in Fallujah is a British citizen

Blog, 26-11-2011

Female body found in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, probably belongs to a British collaborator Margaret Hassan humanitarian mission. This was announced today by Australian Prime Minister John Howard said. Body Found in Fallujah apparently belonged to Margaret Hassan and the video of her murder was probably authentic, said Howard. He did not give details, spokesman also declined to comment.

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Assaults against the mayors of Mosul and Kirkuk

Events, 26-11-2011

Iraqi insurgents have carried out an attack against the office of mayor of Mosul, killing one of his bodyguards and four other people were injured. Mayor Durayd Kashmul himself was injured, Reuters reported. The police noted that the attackers were a grenade exploded benzinovoz parked near the office of mayor. We recall Kashmul predecessor was killed in an attack in July. Meanwhile it became known that against the mayor of the northern city of Kirkuk has also been attempted murder. In the attack 19 people were injured, Governor himself was injured, reports RIA "Novosti".

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Rebels and government negotiated peace in Sudan

Events, 25-11-2011

Sudanese government and the National Movement for the Liberation of Sudan signed a definitive agreement to end the war in the southern part of the country. The signing took place in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, in the presence of members of the Security Council, UN reports RIA "Novosti". The minutes said that both sides would end the war on December 31. The peace agreement in Nairobi ending the 20-year conflict between the authorities in Khartoum and rebel groups in southern Sudan.

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US-military stormed a mosque in Baghdad

Topics, 25-11-2011

Iraqi security forces and U. S. troops stormed one of the biggest Sunni mosques in Baghdad after Friday prayers, AP reported. According to witnesses at the shooting killed three people and five others were injured. About 40 people were arrested in Abu Hanifa mosque in the northwestern district of Baghdad. In another attack in a hospital in Mosul, which is believed to be used by militants, were arrested three. The attack on the mosque is part of an effort to take measures against Sunni clerics who cooperate with the rebels. Earlier, the Iraqi government warned that Islamic clerics who incite violence will be considered participants in terrorism.

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