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Tehran says decision to label the Lebanese group a terrorist organisation undermines peace and the unity of Lebanon Read More

US State Department struggles to provide staff who are fluent enough in Arabic to receive reports of ceasefire breaches Read More

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Security Council approves fifth sanctions resolution in response to Pyongyang's recent nuclear test and rocket launch Read More

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Government insists data will not not be abused but many are concerned move is a pretext for surveillance Read More

Letter released by US appears to outline how the slain al-Qaeda leader wanted his wealth to be apportioned Read More

WFP says it only has about half of the funds needed to help 2.5 million people who are facing acute food shortages Read More

High arrivals, tighter borders and pressure on Greece where many are stranded prompt warnings of a looming crisis Read More

Israeli army says teenagers were shot after they wounded a Jewish settler in the occupied West Bank Read More

Rights groups decry attempt to arrest Najat Abu Bakr, who was summoned for questioning after accusing minister of graft Read More

Agriculture in the country has been badly affected by the lack of rainfall in recent months Read More

Cases of sexual abuse over four-decade period by Roman Catholic priests were covered up by US bishops, jury says Read More

Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Sumatra island, triggering a tsunami warning which was later lifted Read More

Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump each win at least seven of 11 states in Super Tuesday voting Read More

Baby Rima is born at a UN-run clinic to parents who married and started a family as refugees Read More

Gulf countries announce the decision amid an ongoing row with the Lebanese group over involvement in regional conflicts Read More

An Israeli development project threatens to swallow what remains of the Palestinian village of Ramya Read More

Voting ends in the first three of a dozen states holding Democratic and Republican presidential nomination elections Read More

Turkish religious authority refuses to allow musician Imam Tuzer to perform at a concert hosted by Porto's art museum Read More

Moussa Tchantchiung granted bail after arrest in Bangladesh for 'suspicious activities' and 'criminal breach of trust' Read More

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Arrest, which was called "extreme and disproportionate" by Facebook, is over data related to a drug trafficking probe Read More

Palestinian suspicions fall on Israel after mysterious death of Omar Zayed at embassy in Bulgarian capital Read More

President Jacob Zuma defeats motion launched by opposition over "reckless handling" of economy Read More

Malian member of al-Qaeda-linked group Ansar al-Dine is accused of being involved in destroying historic Timbuktu sites Read More

Critics say legislation does not go far enough in country where violence at home is widely regarded a private matter Read More

Joice Mujuru, fired in 2014 for conspiring to topple President Mugabe, says new party aims to tackle "unjust system" Read More

Eight people, including five women, killed in police raid close to Maoist stronghold in central India Read More

At least 10 Palestinians injured by live fire in clashes with Israeli army in occupied West Bank refugee camp Read More

Collision between bus, truck and car on road between northern cities of Fahud and Ibri also injured 14 others Read More

Researchers say evidence links Zika virus to spike in cases of severe neurological disorder characterised by paralysis Read More

Warning is issued after Iraqi officials play down risk of a dam collapse, which the US says could cause deadly flooding Read More

Omar Zayed died in suspicious circumstances at Palestinian embassy, having escaped from Israeli custody 25 years ago Read More

Hundreds rally in Salt Lake City to demonstrate against the shooting, which left 17-year-old in critical condition Read More

Opposition alleges air raids on parts of country's north as trucks carrying supplies enter besieged suburb of Damascus Read More

Execution of Mumtaz Qadri, who killed Punjab governor Salman Taseer in 2011, prompts muted celebration and protests Read More

Jamaican Labour Party initially declared winner of general election, but further counting has seen contest tighten Read More

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton face another opportunity to pull away from rivals in so-called Super Tuesday votes Read More

French police fire tear gas canisters at protesters as demolition workers pull down shacks in makeshift refugee camp Read More

At least 25 soldiers and a general killed as violence swells, while Iraqi troops launch push to dislodge ISIL fighters Read More

Afghan commission questions legitimacy of exam for women accused of adultery, as HRW describes tests as sexual abuse Read More

Communities told not to eat fish after pipeline burst pours 3,000 barrels of crude oil into Chiriaco and Morona Rivers Read More

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Super Tuesday is seen as a key turning point in most presidential campaigns and narrows the field Read More

Government promises higher incomes for farmers as legislative assembly elections loom in five states Read More

President Rouhani and former President Rafsanjani both won seats in the assembly, along with 50 of their allies Read More

Outspoken black comedian hosting the Oscars employs humour to handle the controversy over diversity at the film awards Read More

Death toll surges in Baidoa as civilians die in hospitals after bombings claimed by the armed group Read More

Frustrated refugees in overflowing camp in Greece destroy barrier along border, while in France police dismantle a camp Read More

Suicide blast strikes Muqdadiyah and troops near Fallujah die in shelling, a day after violence claimed scores of lives Read More

Woman killed girl, burned down parents' house then carried severed head down the street among horrified onlookers Read More

Farmers forced to delay planting crops as monsoon rains started two months late Read More

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Three former executives of TEPCO company become first people to face criminal charges over nuclear catastrophe Read More

Tawfik Okasha, a controversial politician and TV host, attacked in parliament after dinner with Israel's envoy Read More

Conditional ceasefire still intact but opposition and Russians trade charges amid reports of attacks in Hama and Aleppo Read More

Angry refugees stranded at border rip open razor-wire barrier trying to enter Macedonia as guards fire tear gas Read More

Mumtaz Qadri was executed for the 2011 killing of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, who sought to reform blasphemy laws Read More

Detained student put in front of the media confesses to taking political poster for a US church in return for a car Read More

As UN prepares to roll out aid in besieged areas, official says "thousands" cut off may have already starved to death Read More

George Pell, the Vatican's finance minister, faces grilling via video link from Australian child sex abuse inquiry Read More

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Despite women's attempts to find a voice in Iran's politics, their presence has been minimal and cosmetic Read More

Claims of casualties in Saturday's air strikes in Sanaa province dismissed by spokesperson as a fabrication by Houthis Read More

'Thunder of the North' exercise aims to bolster ground, air and naval coordination against threat of "terrorist groups" Read More

Latest returns indicate a sweep in Tehran for the president and his reformist partners, after landmark nuclear deal Read More

At least five rescuers dead at Arctic mine where 26 miners were trapped three days ago Read More

Little media interest as police say religion was not the cause of "execution-style" killings of three young Indiana men Read More

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Pastor jailed for 14 years and wife for 12 for "disturbing social order" after opposing removal of church crosses Read More

Several knifed and 13 arrested after scuffles between white supremacists and anti-racism demonstrators in California Read More

Former secretary of state gains momentum ahead of Super Tuesday, with huge win over Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders Read More

Parties to start negotiations seeking alliances to form government, after ruling coalition falls short of victory Read More

Seven children among those whose throats were slit during family gathering near the city of Mumbai, police say Read More

South African leader says Burundi agreed to allow pan-African body to send human rights and military monitors Read More

Residents say 40 dead in market in Sanaa province, where coalition-backed loyalists are battling Houthis and allies Read More

Bill C-24 controversially granted government power to revoke citizenship of dual nationals convicted of specific crimes Read More

Africa's oldest leader thanks ZANU-PF youth wing and supporters for organising $800,000 party to mark his 92nd birthday Read More

Thousands of sex workers, small business owners and families face eviction as part of Indonesian government's campaign Read More

Roadside bombs near Baghdad kill at least 70 while military comes under assault in Abu Ghraib and near Fallujah Read More

Opposition accuses Syrian government of multiple violations on second day of the temporary truce Read More

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Many refugees fear they will not be able to continue journey as new border controls by Balkan states leave them trapped Read More

Citizens vote against plan to deport foreigners for minor offences, including drug possession and false testimony Read More

Boris Nemtsov was shot days before he was to release report on alleged Russian military involvement in Ukraine conflict Read More

While chances that the ceasefire will hold are slim, it may lead to humanitarian access throughout the country Read More

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