AFP, Kandahar
The Taliban pushed into the capital of Afghanistan’s southern Uruzgan province today, triggering fierce clashes and sending all government officials fleeing from the city, an Afghan official said. The insurgents’ surprise attack left authorities in control only of Tirin Kot’s police headquarters, which the Taliban were besieging since the morning hours, according to The provincial spokesman, Doost Mohammad Nayab.
Israel attacks Golan Heights
AP, Jerusalem
The Israeli military says its aircraft struck targets in Syria after a projectile hit the Israeli-controlled part of the Golan Heights.
The military said today that it hit Syrian Armed Forces mortar launchers overnight. The military declined to describe the projectile that landed on Wednesday, saying only that it caused no injuries.
Turkey issues warrants for 6 generals
AP, Ankara
Turkey’s state-run news agency says authorities have issued detention warrants for six generals and scores of other military personnel as part of an ongoing investigation into the July 15 failed coup.
Anadolu Agency says the warrants were issued by the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office on Thursday.
Mexico official resigns after Trump visit
AP, Mexico City
One of President Enrique Pena Nieto’s closest advisers and confidants, Finance Secretary Luis Videgaray, resigned Wednesday in a move seen as linked to the unpopular decision to invite Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to visit Mexico.
