The attacker, a school employee, used a “military weapon, an automatic rifle” before then attempting to kill himself, a police spokesman said.
Author: The Associated Press
At Least 49 Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Yemen
Another 140 people were missing, according to the U.N. migration agency, which said 71 had so far been rescued.
Deadly Fire in India Amusement Park
Officers said the cause of the fire was still under investigation, but that they planned to charge the owner of the facility with negligence.
Flash Floods Kill at Least 45 in Kenya
Heavy rains have been pounding parts of East Africa for weeks, and the flooding has killed hundreds of people in recent days.
Fire From Explosion of Gas-Laden Vehicle Kills at Least 3 in Nairobi
More than 270 others were injured in the late-night blaze that burned many homes and a warehouse.
Nepal Quake Kills at Least 70
As rescuers searched the mountainous villages where the earthquake struck, officials cautioned that the death toll was likely to rise, noting that communications were cut off with many areas.
Morocco Earthquake: At Least 296 Dead, Military Says
The government released a preliminary toll after shaking was felt from Rabat to Marrakesh.
Dozens Said to Be Missing After Myanmar Jade Mine Landslide
The disaster occurred in Kachin State, where wildcat jade miners toil in dangerous conditions and landslides are common during the monsoon season.
Latvia’s Prime Minister, Krisjanis Karins, Is to Resign
Krisjanis Karins had wanted to reshuffle his cabinet but was rebuffed by his governing coalition partners.
Bomb tears through political rally in Pakistan; 35 killed; more than 100 hurt
A powerful bomb ripped through a rally by supporters of a hard-line cleric and political leader in a Pakistan district that borders Afghanistan.