Violence Today

I'm a poor blogger with a  very minimum reach and saddened by the rising violence across the world. violence in various forms are unleashed almost everywhere. The Gods who are supposed to protect our brethren are silent and our brethren are into saving Gods and Goddesses! When will the voice of peace will be heard by these deaf?

Kurdish-Turkmen tension on the rise in Kirkuk

Kirkuk's Turkmen vow to take up arms if the city is not returned to Iraqi central government.

Al Jazeera's Imran Khan, reporting from Baghdad, said at least 63 prisoners were reported killed by the Shia gunmen, according to local sources, but the government released a statement blaming ISIL for the killings in Baqub.

Sri Lanka riots prompt international concern

US official and UN rights chief urge government action to bring those behind ongoing attacks on Muslims to justice. Al-Shabab claims new deadly attack in Kenya At least 15 killed in a village in second foray by armed Somali group into East African nation's coastal tourist hub. Deadly clashes rock Pakistan's Lahore At least seven killed and 80 injured as followers of religious scholar Tahir-ul-Qadri clash with police in Lahore. Tension in Yemen amid coup fears President Hadi removes heavy weaponry from the capital following fears his predecessor is plotting to topple him. AFRICA S Sudan's warring sides boycott peace talks Both parties boycott peace talks to protest against accusations of seeking military solution to the conflict. AFRICA Hotels targeted in deadly Kenya attack At least 48 deaths reported as armed men raid three hotels and petrol station in Mpeketoni in Lamu county. Deadly bombing hits Zanzibar One person killed and several others injured in bombing near mosque on island off Tanzania, police say. Asia Tourists killed in India bus accident At least 13 dead and dozens injured after bus returning from Himalaya foothills falls into gorge in Uttar Pradesh state. (Third major incident in a fortnight) Indian factory workers beat CEO to death Six arrested after workers attack jute factory boss with stones and iron rods in dispute over hours. Pakistan continues N Waziristan air raids Military offensive against fighters goes on, a week after Taliban attack on Karachi airport killed 29 people. Verdict on Bangladesh 2001 bombings delayed Group accused of targeting secular Bengali New Year in which 10 people were killed. Civilians trapped as Ukraine clashes escalate Hospitals struggling to cope with surge in casualties as country's president promises humanitarian corridors. India’s killing fields Rising violence against women News Courtesy: Al Jazeera