Münchener Post - Politics (English)

Dozens freed, hundreds still held hostage in deadly Pakistan train siege

Pakistani troops freed dozens of train passengers taken hostage by armed militants in the country's southwest on Tuesday, with hundreds more still being held in the deadly siege.

Israel kills senior Hezbollah militant, frees four Lebanese prisoners

Israel said Tuesday it killed a senior Hezbollah militant responsible for drones and missiles, even as it freed Lebanese prisoners as a "goodwill" gesture to the country's new president.