At least 33 people have been killed in a series of explosions that ripped through London’s transport system on Thurday morning, and more fatalities are expected to be announced as the situation develops. Russell Smith of the London ambulance service confirmed the deaths in a coordinated series of attacks on tube trains and a bus that left many more people wounded and plunged the capital.
After two false starts because of security concerns, official campaigning for the Afghan presidential elections began last week. Candidates have started making speeches, distributing posters and advertising on radio ahead of the polls, which will take place on October 9. As campaigning begins, we take a closer look at the the key issues, including the candidates and the current security situation.
The US military today said that Saddam Hussein’s regime is over as jubilant Iraqis greeted American troops mopping up fading resistance in Baghdad.
