DW: Day of mourning in Afghanistan as Kabul bomb toll tops 100
Afghan officials have raised the death toll in Saturday's bomb attack in the capital to 103, as the city remains on high alert. Authorities have warned of more possible attacks by Islamist militants.
Afghanistan went into national mourning on Sunday after an attack the previous day in the capital that saw a huge bomb hidden in an ambulance go off, killing at least 103 people.
A further 235 were wounded, according to officials.
Security checkpoints in the city have been assigned additional personnel, with an alert issued on Sunday warning that the extremist "Islamic State" group was planning to attack supermarkets and shops in Kabul that are frequented by foreigners.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria's Kurds say will not join Sochi peace talks.
Eight killed in Eastern Ghouta despite ceasefire.
Israeli PM says plans to discuss with Putin closer coordination on Syria.
Yemeni president calls for ceasefire in Aden.
Yemeni Army closes in on Houthis in Saada.
'Halal' internet means more control in Iran after unrest.
Israel 'revolted' by legislation outlawing blaming Poland for Holocaust crimes. Israel criticises Poland over proposed Holocaust law.
Saudi prince reaffirms loyalty to King Salman after leaving Ritz Carlton.
ASIA
Kabul residents call for more security after ambulance bomb kills more than 100. Kabul mourns 100 dead after ambulance bomb. Kabul on high alert after ambulance bomb toll tops 100.
China, Japan agree to hold China-Japan-ROK summit as soon as possible.
China declares intention to improve ties with Japan. Japan, China talks end with friendship vows but no breakthrough.
South Korea pondering whether to provide North Korea oil for cultural event.
North Korea: U.S. is trying to ruin inter-Korean relations.
Protest in Hong Kong over activist's election ban.
Five Britons facing pornography charges in Cambodia over 'party game' photographs.
China cracks down on social media giant Weibo to maintain 'social stability'.
AFRICA
Algerian army kills seven Islamists.
'Time has come' for S.Sudan sanctions: AU chief.
AU Summit: Fighting corruption in Africa tops the agenda.
Angola faces currency test in economy shake-up.
Egypt Islamist party backs Sisi re-election bid.
Egypt's presidential hopeful Anan held in military jail.
Tourists sexually assaulted in Senegal's Casamance region.
Cape Town faces Day Zero, with officials predicting water will run out in April. Cape Town to set up disaster operations HQ for water crisis.
EUROPE
Cyprus election: Presidential race 'heads for runoff'. Cypriots vote for new president as division issue looms large.
Russian presidential vote: Navalny detained on day of protests.
Trump says he would negotiate Brexit with ‘tougher’ attitude than Theresa May.
Israel, Poland in row over Holocaust bill.
Spanish court rules Carles Puigdemont must return to Catalonia to form government.
Puigdemont could return to Catalonia in attempt to retake office.
Thousands of Albanians call for Edi Rama's resignation.
Italy: 800 migrants rescued from Mediterranean Sea, two bodies found.
Finns seek calm amid US and Russian unpredictability.
Paris remains on high alert as Seine continues to rise.
AMERICAS
Trump pitches immigration plan, slams Dems ahead of first State of the Union.
Trump broke with Justice Dept, called for release of memo: report.
Battle over secret Nunes memo could come to a head next week.
Trump hits back after Jay-Z calls president 'superbug' in racism debate.
Hillary Clinton sends message of thanks to 'activist b----es supporting b----es'.
Colombia: FARC vows to fight poverty in 2018 campaign.
Colombia police station bombing kills five and injures dozens.
Super Bowl brings massive security resources to Minneapolis.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Drone strike kills 7 Al-Qaeda suspects in Yemen.
Designations highlight Taliban’s longstanding ties to al Qaeda.
'Islamic State' sleeper cells spread fear in Iraq's Hawija.
Guns for Hire: al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. to make streaming services pay more for music.
Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad dies aged 91. Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad dies in Sweden at 91.
EU drafting law to restrain Chinese takeovers.
Coincheck hacked in 'world's biggest cryptocurrency theft'.
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