Dagestan bombing claims 13 lives

Bombs hidden in two vehicles exploded outside a police station in Makhachkala, capital of the Russian republic of Dagestan, killing at least 13 people and wounding scores.

Bombs hidden in two vehicles exploded outside a police station in Makhachkala, capital of the Russian republic of Dagestan, killing at least 13 people and wounding scores.

Authorities blamed Islamic insurgents. Militants frequently attack police and civilians in Russia’s restive North Caucasus.