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Suspect Killed, 3 Deputies Wounded in Kansas Firefight

DODGE CITY, Kan.—A wanted man was killed and three deputies were wounded Monday morning in an exchange of gunfire in western Kansas, authorities say. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in a news release that it started around 9 a.m. when the sheriff’s office in Clark County attempted to stop the suspect. Clark County sits…


Police Raid in Rio de Janeiro Favela Kills at Least 10

RIO DE JANEIRO—Police in Rio de Janeiro raided the Vila Cruzeiro favela before dawn Tuesday in an operation that prompted a fierce firefight and state officials said at least 10 people died. The operation was aimed at locating and arresting criminal leaders, some from other states, police said in a statement. The statement said agents…


Afghan Guard Shot in Firefight at Kabul Airport, Says German Military

German and U.S. soldiers have been involved in a firefight at Kabul airport between Afghan guards and an unidentified gunman, according to Germany’s military. One Afghan guard was killed in the exchange of fire on Aug. 23, which according to CNN began when a sniper outside the airport fired at Afghan security forces, who are…


Afghan Guard Killed in Firefight at Kabul Airport, Says German Military

German and U.S. soldiers have been involved in a firefight at Kabul airport between Afghan guards and an unidentified gunman, according to Germany’s military. One Afghan guard was killed in the exchange of fire on Aug. 23, which according to CNN began when a sniper outside the airport fired at Afghan security forces, who are…