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US investigators use technique without Apple's help to hack into phone of dead gunman behind mass California shooting Read More

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White House briefly put on lockdown after reports of gunshots in the Capitol Visitors Center Read More

Supreme Judicial Council forces 32 judges into retirement for having opposed the army's ouster of Mohamed Morsi in 2013 Read More

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Court sentences 17 activists in trial the opposition says proves the existence of ingrained political repression Read More

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Iraqi lawmakers are giving Haider al-Abadi a 'final deadline' to present a new non-party cabinet by Thursday Read More

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Members of Parliament say no one was hurt, contradicting Taliban spokesman who claimed the raid caused heavy casualties Read More

After weeks of rallies by his followers, influential cleric launches protest to demand sweeping changes by government Read More

Death toll reaches 70 as three-day mourning period begins in Pakistan after attack targets Christian minority on Easter Read More

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Government soldiers, backed by Russian air strikes, try to extend their gains after taking back control of ancient city Read More

Dani Dayan reassigned to serve as Israel's consul in New York after Brazil rejected him for his pro-settlement stance Read More

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Politicians from across spectrum led by ex-PM Mahathir Mohammed call for Najib Razak's ouster over corruption scandal Read More

Riot police use water cannon to disperse right-wing groups who clashed with people at the Brussels attacks memorial Read More

Al Jazeera Media Network's leadership says "difficult" decision is the "right step" to ensure competitiveness Read More

The men are accused of raising funds and financial support to groups such as al-Nusra Front and ISIL Read More

Ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh calls for peace talks with Saudi Arabia as tens of thousands gather in Yemeni capital Read More

Foreign Minister Javad Zarif insists ballistic missile programme not covered in the nuclear deal signed last July Read More

Regulator says the Sun's claim that one in five British Muslims sympathised with ISIL was significantly misleading Read More

At least 50 dead and over 100 injured in blast outside Gulshan-i-Iqbal park in the eastern Pakistani city Read More

At least 30 dead and over 100 injured in a blast outside Gulshan-i-Iqbal park in the Lahore city Read More

Government troops, backed by waves of Russian strikes, take ancient city in central Syria after days of intense battles Read More

Prosecutors charge man in connection with a raid in France that authorities say foiled a plot to carry out an attack Read More

Military leader says army will not back away politics, days before elected government set to take charge Read More

Democratic candidate's supporters buoyed by wins in Alaska and Washington but rival still holds big delegate lead Read More

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by James M. DorseyThe International Labour Organization, by giving Qatar 12 months to implement labour reform, has put the Gulf state on notice that it no longer can delay acting on promis… Read More

At least eight ISIL fighters killed in blasts and clashes as Ain al-Assad base attacked Read More

Angered by joint US-South Korean military drills, Pyongyang issues more threats to Washington and Seoul Read More

The video titled "Last Chance," showing destruction of Washington comes as Pyongyang threatens to attack South Korea Read More

Three suicide attacks target checkpoints in southern Yemeni city of Aden, killing at least 26 soldiers and civilians Read More

Hassan Rouhani is the first Iranian head of state to visit neighbouring Pakistan in the last 14 years Read More

Trial of two prominent journalists charged with espionage adjourned after opposition lawmakers throng courthouse Read More

Newspaper says one of the three people charged is believed to be the third fugitive airport bomber Read More

Newspaper says one of the three people charged is believed to be the third fugitive airport bomber Read More

The Syrian army backed by Russia pushed deeper into ISIL's stronghold of Palmyra and says it will be retaken in days Read More

Attacker targets amateur football match in Babel province, killing at least 30 people and wounding 95 Read More

Music legends perform at free concert in Havana, in what some see as a sign of the country further opening to the West Read More

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Suddenly I remembered where I had seen it before. The same kind of face. The same chin thrust forward, to produce an impression of force and determination. The same way of speaking Read More

UN coordinator says killing of wounded alleged Palestinian attacker was immoral, unjust and can only fuel more violence Read More

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ISIL finance minister Abd ar-Rahman Mustafa al-Qaduli was among several others killed in a US raid in Syria last week Read More

Seven hackers linked to the Iranian government indicted for targeting 46 financial institutions and a New York dam Read More

From officialdom, to analysts, to television, it's clear who Russians are pulling for in the US election: The Donald Read More

German car giant says recall is a precautionary measure to fix a potential faulty component on the pedal mechanism Read More

For the first time, parts of the Muslim-majority country declared a public holiday to mark the Hindu Holi festival Read More

State TV says man, wounded and arrested in Schaerbeek district of Brussels, was carrying a bag of explosive materials Read More

Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr gives prime minister 24 hours to implement wide-ranging reforms Read More

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I find conservatives to be fascinating creatures, in large part because of their ability to deceive themselves and then convince themselves that they’re not deceiving themselves Read More

A single Stop Donald Trump movement first developed into a trickle but now the number of GOP groups intent on preventing the New York real estate developer from becoming their presidential… Read More

This latest terrorist outrage for which ISIL claimed responsibility exhibits the new face of 21st century warfare for which there are no frontlines, no path to military victory, and a… Read More

The traditional Easter Week foot-washing ceremony by the pontiff is meant as a Catholic gesture of service Read More

US president says Washington was too slow to condemn human rights violations during Argentina's 1976-1983 dictatorship Read More

Julieka Dhu, 22, died in a police cell in Western Australia in 2014, after she was locked up for not paying fines Read More

Final poll results released amid tight security and a communications blackout, extending leader's 32-year rule Read More

Israeli army detains soldier who was captured on video shooting at an alleged attacker lying wounded on the ground Read More

Kiwis feel the impact of powerful storms as floods and power cuts cause widespread disruption Read More

UN high commissioner for human rights takes Sisi government to task for harassing rights advocates and seizing assets Read More

Australian minister says pieces washed up in southern Africa consistent with panels from missing Malaysian Airlines jet Read More

Cause unknown of latest deadly incident in one of the world's most dangerous mining industries Read More

Two million voted in poll with 57 percent opting to keep current Union flag design and the rest wanting an alternative Read More

Obama admits the US played a part in rise of a junta that killed or disappeared more than 13,000 Argentinian leftists Read More

Reforms put forward in referendum will see the maximum period for a president in office cut from seven to five years Read More

UN secretary-general warns nations to transform the global economy for low-emissions growth - or else Read More

UN judges rule Karadzic is guilty of genocide for the Srebrenica massacre and crimes against humanity in Bosnian war Read More

Former Bosnian Serb leader acquitted on one genocide count as verdicts continue to be read at the court in The Hague Read More

Video purports to show government troops and vehicles inside historic city held by armed group since May last year Read More

Authorities reveal details about men who attacked Belgian capital as identities of their victims become known Read More

The former Ajax, Barcelona and Holland star was diagnosed with lung cancer in late October Read More

Ankara says suspected airport bomber was detained and deported as Belgian police comb Brussels for third suspect Read More

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Terrorist attacks in Brussels in a wider context of US imperial wars Read More

Government forces advance towards famed ancient city that has been in the hands of ISIL since May 2015 Read More

Former Bosnian Serb leader speaks out ahead of UN tribunal verdicts on Thursday in genocide and war crimes trial Read More

Weeks after ISIL-linked fighters are pushed back by Afghan forces in country's east, residents tell their stories Read More

Prime Minister Szydlo says it's "not possible" to honour refugee deal with EU after deadly ISIL attacks in Belgium Read More

Top Syrian government negotiator says US-Russian meeting in Moscow will not impact his country's stance to peace talks Read More

Israeli PM says he wants Washington to oppose any UN resolution on the creation of a Palestinian state Read More

Incumbent wins 92 percent of runoff vote after opposition calls for boycott Read More

UN special envoy says the parties to the conflict have agreed to a cessation of hostilities starting on April 10 Read More

Appeal hearing set for Thursday after court ordered release of Mahmoud Hussein, more than two years after his arrest Read More