The Guardian: Hundreds of worshippers killed in Egypt mosque attack
Scores more wounded after al-Rawdah mosque in north Sinai targeted in attack marking major escalation in battle with insurgents
At least 235 people have been killed and scores more injured in a bomb and gun assault on a mosque in Egypt’s north Sinai, in the deadliest attack in the country in recent memory.
A bomb ripped through the mosque as Friday prayers were finishing, before militants in four off-road vehicles approached and opened fire on worshippers, a military source told the Guardian. Some witnesses said they had seen around 20 attackers.
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MIDDLE EAST
Turkey: Trump told Erdogan won't give Syria Kurds more arms.
Syria war has killed more than 340,000: new toll.
'Facing disaster': children starve in siege of Syria's former breadbasket.
IS conflict: Iraq begins final push to clear western desert.
Iraq: Iran-backed militia vows to disarm once IS defeated.
Iraq forces say IS retreating deep into desert.
Iran army chief vows next war will see 'eradication' of Israel.
Saudi Crown Prince says Iran’s Ayatollah is the ‘new Hitler’.
Saudis clear passenger flights to rebel-held Yemen airport: UN.
U.S. backs Saudi 'first step' in addressing Yemen crisis.
HRW lambasts Saudi counterterrorism law.
Gaza's Egypt border to stay shut after Sinai massacre.
ASIA
‘Still in a stalemate,’ top U.S. commander in Afghanistan says.
China-N. Korea bridge to close temporarily.
North Korea fortifies border and sacks guards after soldier's daring defection.
'North Korean' men wash up on Japan coast.
Cambodia's ruling party stands unopposed.
Manus Island: PNG authorities say they have cleared detention centre, all men bused out.
Social media crackdown stifles dissent in Pakistan.
Pakistan courts blast government over protest paralysis.
Beijing criticises Australia over South China Sea policy.
Beijing nursery 'needle abuse' of children shocks China.
AFRICA
Egypt military carries out air strikes in area of Sinai mosque attack: security sources.
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Egyptian drones kill 15 militants involved in attack in Sinai mosque - Reports.
Ruling party, allies win Algeria local polls.
Fighting between rebel and army kills 27 in South Sudan.
3 peacekeepers, soldier killed in Mali: UN.
Mnangagwa: the ruthless 'Crocodile' now ruling Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa vows to rebuild Zimbabwe and serve all citizens.
Libya slave auctions: 'Everybody knew'.
Oscar Pistorius' prison sentence more than doubled.
EUROPE
Ukraine's promise of EU membership remains elusive.
Ukraine rebel region's security minister says he is new leader.
Five Ukraine troops die in heavy fighting with Luhansk rebels.
Ten days to crack Brexit deal, EU tells May.
Theresa May pushes for Brexit talks progress as she arrives in Brussels.
Ireland faces possible snap election over police scandal.
Ireland: No-confidence vote could prompt snap elections before critical EU Brexit summit.
German coalition talks: Merkel and Schulz set to meet. Germany’s SPD is ready for talks to end coalition deadlock. Germany coalition: Merkel and SPD to meet in new bid for deal.
Police arrest Kosovo opposition leader for no-show at court.
Mediterranean 'by far world's deadliest border' for migrants: IOM.
Charges dropped over protest at Israeli military drones factory in UK.
Poland to phase out Sunday shopping by 2020.
AMERICAS
Argentina's Macri expects missing sub to be found in coming days.
Cuba marks anniversary of Fidel death as post-Castro era nears.
Castro meets North Korea minister amid hope Cuba can defuse tensions.
Relatives of sailors missing on Argentina submarine heartbroken and angry. ARA San Juan: Grief, anger as Argentina reveals missing submarine may have exploded.
Exclusive: Manafort flight records show deeper Kremlin ties than previously known.
Michael Flynn breaks ties with Trump's lawyers over Russia investigation – reports.
US gun control: Jeff Sessions announces review into background checks.
FARC dissidents face full force of Colombia military: president.
Venezuelans suffer as malaria outbreak spreads in drug-short nation.
Canada grants refugee status in about 60% of migrant cases.
Rural California grapples with 'green rush' of pot growers.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Saudi Arabia launches counter-terrorism summit.
Pakistan releases alleged 'mastermind' behind 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Middle East is ‘brimming with extremism’ but Qatar doesn’t support terrorism: Foreign minister.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Tech leads S&P above 2,600; Amazon, other retail stocks gain.
As Black Friday spreads globally, a push against it emerges.
Amazon workers on strike in Italy and Germany.
Black Friday: Hackers exploit shoppers' hunt for hot deals.
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