Heavy battle in Stanytsia Luhanska. Shelling of Ukrainian positions between Kurakhove and Mariinka. Shelling of Donetsk from Donetsk. Shelling of Stanitsa Luhanska renewed.

Protesters chant, interrupt Sessions during his opening statement at confirmation hearing for attorney general. Fireworks erupted over the site of the St.

Doctor AK Bansal who was shot at in Allahabad succumbs to his injuries. Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina was announced the BJP candidate for Amritsar lok sabha by elections. Indian army says bodies of two Poonch insurgents found.

Hamas arrested local comedian Adel Al-Mashoukhi after he released video calling upon Hamas to solve power problem. Hamas security attack reporters covering the peaceful protests, one journalist reported injured. Hamas security forces use bullets,stakes to break up crowds protesting in Jabalia Camp, North Gaza, casualties reported. Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz team up to defund UN over Israel vote.

US Senate votes to approve waiver allowing retired Gen. James Mattis to serve as defense secretary; vote is not a confirmation vote. FBI Chief James Comey Facing Internal Investigation Into His Pre-election Actions On Clinton Email Case. TampaPD investigating a shooting on 25th Ave. Marine Le Pen in Trump Tower. Gen Mattis shares a story about his mother, w.

3 Iran nationals arrested on terrorism charges in western Herat province in Afghanistan, Herat official Col. CEO Abdullah Abdullah, at funeral ceremony of two victims of Kandahar attack, assures the nation to ensure peace in Afghanistan. US military says its forces acted in self-defense against Taliban militants who used civilian houses, says no further action needed. Egypt condemns Kandahar terrorist attack, offers condolences to Emirati people. Spokesman for security branches h.

One post office also gutted. 18 fire tenders at the spot. Several shops, buildings of two banks gutted in the fire.

Clashes ongoing between Iraqi forces and ISIS militants in Hay al-Thubat, Mosul. Iraqi troops advance in faisaliyah neighborhoodas as anti-ISIS efforts are ongoing. Coalition airstrike target ISIS position in support of SDF. During operation in Slavne village SBU found ammunition belongs to Russian troops. Live from the center of Mosul where ISIS flag can be seen on top of a hill. Damascus says Israel missiles caused airbase explosions. Iraq forces control Al-Kafaat complex inside Mosul university.

Putin discussed Astana talks and Syrian ceasefire in phone calls today with Kazakh and Turkish counterparts. 3 Iran nationals arrested on terrorism charges in western Herat province in Afghanistan, Herat official Col. CEO Abdullah Abdullah, at funeral ceremony of two victims of Kandahar attack, assures the nation to ensure peace in Afghanistan.