An explosion at a madrassa (religious school) in Mir Ali, North Waziristan, has resulted in the tragic deaths of two children and injuries to eight others. The blast occurred in the village of Isowri when children were playing. According to security sources, the explosion was caused by explosive materials left behind by militants, often referred […]
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White House announces near-total US ban on landmines use
WASHINGTON: The White House on Tuesday announced a return to an almost total ban on the use and production of anti-personnel landmines, leaving an exception for the military facing off against Pyongyang on the Korean peninsula. A statement said the United States would align policy to “the international treaty prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production, and […]