A bomb apparently targeting a mosque in Pakistan's northwestern city of Parachinar killed at least 22 people on Friday and wounded dozens in an attack claimed by the Pakistani Taliban. - Reuters
Sadanand Dhume writes: Does a record of making inflammatory speeches about Muslims help or hurt your prospects in India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party? The appointment earlier this month of 44-year-old Yogi Adityanath to lead Uttar Pradesh, India’s largest state, suggests that it’s a career booster, not a career killer. – Wall Street Journal (subscription required)