A suicide bomber targeted a local police officer in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Lengeh, killing him and injuring his deputy in an act of terrorism. The attacker stopped Capt. Mojtaba Shahid’s car before detonating his vest, leaving the deputy hospitalized in critical condition. While no group has claimed responsibility, some reports suggest that Ansar al-Furqan, an Al-Qaeda-linked Sunni militant group, may be behind the attack.
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Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons
Rhode Island's Democratic-controlled state House has passed legislation to ban the sale and manufacturing of many semiautomatic rifles, pending approval from Governor Dan McKee, who supports the ban. While gun control advocates argue this is a necessary step, critics claim it burdens law-abiding citizens and may face constitutional challenges in the Supreme Court. Need More Context? 🔎
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