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Political situation in Pakistan  

"Heavy firefights" after attack on air base 

Six people have attacked an air base in central Pakistan during the night of Saturday, Swedish time, according to Reuters. Three of the attackers are said to have been killed by the military.  

 

"Due to the quick and effective action of our troops, the attack has been stopped and neutralized, and the safety of personnel and equipment has been restored," the military writes in a statement. 

 

However, according to the Hindustan Times, early Saturday morning there was still "heavy fire fighting" between the remaining three attackers and the military inside the air base. 

 

The Islamist organization Tehreek-e-Jihad has claimed responsibility for the attack, according to a statement the organization is said to have sent out to local media.  

 

In unverified images from the event that are being circulated on social media, what appears to be a burning aircraft can be seen. However, according to the military, none of those working at the air base were injured during the attack. 

 

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Political situation in Hong Kong 

Gay Games in Hong Kong - despite strong opposition 

With 3,000 people in the stands, the Hong Kong Gay Games were inaugurated today at the Queen Elisabeth Stadium in the special autonomous region.  

 

This weekend's competitions are the first time any "Gay Games" have been held in Asia, and have faced fierce opposition from LGBTQ opponents within Hong Kong's self-government. 

 

- Everything that can be thrown at the games has been thrown at them. All we want to do is get together, have fun, and celebrate life, Douglas Kight, who competes for Hong Kong's dragon boat team in the competition, told the South China Morning Post.  

 

On Wednesday, Junius Ho Kwan, along with several colleagues in Hong Kong's parliament, called for the games to be stopped by the authorities. He described the event as "criminal" and an attack on traditional Chinese values.

 

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Armed man has forced his way into Hamburg airport  

An armed man has stormed the airport in Hamburg and all traffic has been stopped, several German media reports.  

 

The man is said to have been armed with a gun, which he fired twice in the air, according to Bild's information.  

 

The man is also suspected of starting several fires in the airport area and two children are said to have been in the car when he forced the airport gates. The man's wife has previously sounded the alarm that he tried to abduct the couple's joint child.