Four people have been killed and 30 others wounded after two explosions targetted the New Year celebrations in the Afghan city of Lashkar Gah on Saturday.
The blasts, which appeared to have been caused by explosives planted at a stadium where nearly 1,000 people were celebrating Farmers Day, has been claimed by the Taliban.
It's one of several attacks that have marred traditional new year celebrations in the country.
Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists
Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the United States to halt the war between the two countries, Iran's Mehr news reported on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump said talks to reach a deal were continuing.
Russian drones, missiles strike Ukraine killing 11, wounding over 100
Russian drones and missiles pounded the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities early on Tuesday, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 100, authorities said, following days of warnings about Moscow's plans for a major assault.
Two killed in Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine facility as Ruto defends plan
Two people died in central Kenya during a protest against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility, a protest organiser told Reuters on Tuesday, as President William Ruto rebuffed criticism it will endanger Kenyans.
UN warns of extreme heat risk from El Nino and urges preparedness
The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the risk of extreme weather over the coming months.
Gunman kills six family members in eastern Iowa, police say
A gunman has killed six members of his family, then took his own life, during a spate of shootings on Monday in the eastern Iowa city of Muscatine, a waterfront town situated across the Mississippi River from Illinois, police said.
