BAGHDAD—Two suicide bombers blew themselves up at a busy street market in central Baghdad on Monday, in back-to-back explosions that killed at least 38 people, Iraqi health and police officials said — the deadliest attack since last month’s declaration of victory over the Islamic State group.The bombings came just two days after a suicide bomber struck a police checkpoint in northern Baghdad, killing eight people there. Read more: Iraq says its war against Daesh is over Canada to shift focus in Iraq with Daesh defeated, Sajjan says … [Read more...] about Double suicide bombing in Baghdad kills at least 38 people
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Suicide attack in Baghdad kills at least 38
BAGHDAD: At least 38 people were killed and 63 wounded in a twin suicide bombing in central Baghdad on Monday, the Iraqi health ministry said on its Facebook page. The attack targeted Aviation Square, a commercial area of Baghdad, the interior ministry said in a statement. It was carried out by two men who detonated vests packed with explosives, it said.Iraq declared victory last month over the Islamic State group that took control of nearly a third of Iraq three years ago, but the militants continue to carry out attacks and bombings in different parts of the country. … [Read more...] about Suicide attack in Baghdad kills at least 38
Suicide attack in Baghdad kills at least 25
BAGHDAD: At least 25 people were killed and 63 wounded in a twin suicide bombing in central Baghdad on Monday, the Iraqi health ministry said on its Facebook page. The attack targeted Aviation Square, a commercial area of Baghdad, the interior ministry said in a statement. It was carried out by two men who detonated vests packed with explosives, it said.Iraq declared victory last month over the Islamic State group that took control of nearly a third of Iraq three years ago, but the militants continue to carry out attacks and bombings in different parts of the country. … [Read more...] about Suicide attack in Baghdad kills at least 25
Student ‘platform’ calls for more mental health, suicide prevention resources in schools
Ontario’s student trustees believe the need for better mental health resources and training at schools is so great they hope to make it an issue in the provincial election this year.With five months until voters go to the polls, members of the Ontario Student Trustees’ Association (OSTA-AECO), have done their homework well before deadline. Student well-being and mental health supports are a central part of the “student platform” they will roll out at Queen’s Park on Wednesday on behalf of the 2 million students they represent from public and Catholic school boards.“We hear students talking about it all the time,” says association president Dasha Metropolitansky, a Grade 12 student at White Oaks Secondary School in Oakville.The platform, which includes 16 recommendations, calls on the government to mandate and fund suicide intervention and mental health training programs for high school staff and students across the province, at a time of … [Read more...] about Student ‘platform’ calls for more mental health, suicide prevention resources in schools
Navy draftee rescued from sea after suicide bid
SURAT THANI: A navy draftee who jumped off a ferry in a suicide bid was rescued from the sea by crew of a fishing boat late on Saturday night after after four hours drifting in the sea off Don Sak district. He was identified as Phanuphon Thepprathana, 22, draftee attached to the navy's marine task force, based in Chon Buri's Sattahip district.Phauphon was a passenger on board Sea Tran Ferry 9 which departed from Ko Samui district at about 5pm on Saturday, heading for the Don Sak boat landing on the mainland.While the ferry was about 5 nautical miles from Don Sak, Phanuphon was seen jumping overboard into the sea by some other passengers who quickly reported to the captain.The captain informed the Don Sak boat pier of what happened, turned the ferry back and encircled the spots for two rounds to look for the man. Another ferry, Racha Ferry, also joined the search, but the man was not found. Sea Tran Ferry 9 went ahead to land at the Don Sak pier. There, Pol Lt … [Read more...] about Navy draftee rescued from sea after suicide bid