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BEIRUT (AP) — Some of the worst killings carried out by the Islamic State extremist group are being reported today in eastern Syria. Syria's government says yesterday's massacre 300 killed people in the eastern city of Deir el-Zour during daylong attacks that saw the extremists make significant advances in the contested region. The reports come from the state-run SANA news agency and opposition activists.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says Iran now needs political tranquility to best benefit from the new economic reality after western sanctions were lifted as part of the newly implemented nuclear deal with six world powers. He says there are no losers in the deal. Separately, Iran and the United States have agreed to a prisoner swap involving four Americans and seven Iranians. A fifth American was released separately.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The increasingly volatile eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad is living up to its reputation today. Officials say at least 13 people have been killed and 14 wounded in a suicide attack at the home of a prominent politician. Officials say a guesthouse on the compound was crowded with people who had been invited to a family event.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Authorities in Malaysia says they prevented an attack with the arrest of Malaysian man just hours before he planned to blow himself up at an entertainment venue in the capital, Kuala Lumpur. Authorities have raised the alert level following bombings in neighboring Indonesia. The man was detained on Friday and officials say he's confessed.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan's presidential election could be deeply unsettling for China, which considers the island a breakaway state. The incoming president, Tsai Ing-wen is part of the pro-independence party which also has won its first majority in the national legislature. In a statement, the Chinese Cabinet's body for handling Taiwan affairs reaffirmed its opposition to Taiwan independence, but said it would work to maintain peace and stability.
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