Gangs control most of the capital but the attack seems to suggest they are expanding to other towns.
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Four killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon says, despite ceasefire
The Israeli military said it targeted a Hezbollah operative in the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital.
Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up in years
Russia calls up 160,000 men aged 18-30 as it moves to expand the size of its military.
Iceland volcano erupts after Blue Lagoon evacuated
The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.
Mandalay was the ‘city of gold’ – now it reeks of death
Residents in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, speak of despair and sleepless nights since last week’s earthquake.
‘It’s weird’ – Nasa’s Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth
The duo’s eight-day mission became a nine-month space odyssey after their Boeing Starliner had technical problems.
‘My mum in India was willing to lose everything to support my trans identity’
A transgender woman who became the first to legally marry in India’s Tamil Nadu state speaks of her mother’s unwavering support.
Republicans fear Florida election upset could threaten Trump’s agenda
With a 218 to 213 majority in the House, Republicans cannot afford to lose winnable elections – let alone slam dunks.
Red Cross outraged over killing of medics by Israeli forces in Gaza
Six Civil Defence first responders and a UN employee were also killed in the incident in Rafah on 23 March.
University student targeted by Trump leaves the US
British citizen Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.