Mosque attack

Pakistan's Zardari accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban of creating pre-9/11-style conditions amid rising attacks

Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has accused Afghanistan’s authorities of fostering conditions “similar to or worse than pre-9/11”, as tensions between the two neighbours intensify amid a surge in militant attacks inside Pakistan.

Eight killed in mosque explosion in Syria’s Homs during Friday prayers

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Syria mosque blast

Eight killed in mosque explosion in Syria’s Homs during Friday prayers

At least eight people were killed and 18 others injured when an explosion struck a mosque during Friday prayers in the Syrian city of Homs, Syrian authorities said.

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Jakarta mosque blast

Indonesian teen suspected in Jakarta mosque blasts made bombs alone at home

Indonesian authorities say a 17-year-old suspected of carrying out last week’s bombing at a high school mosque in Jakarta assembled small explosive devices at home by following online instructions.

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