Monitoring group says Syrian forces advancing, as unrest continues elsewhere, with twin bombings killing 25 in Homs Read More

Former prime minister promises to build on gains of recent peace deal, as rival Dologuele concedes Read More

Explosions in two cities come on a day US said "provisional agreement" had been reached on a ceasefire to end conflict Read More

Accusing group of trying to "extend control over state and its decisions", Ashraf Rifi resigns as justice minister Read More

State of natural disaster declared after powerful cyclone tears through Pacific nation, killing at least five Read More

Republican Jeb Bush suspends campaign after poor showing, as Democratic race remains tight ahead of Super Tuesday Read More

At least 42 killed in attacks in central Syrian city, as government forces seize at least 18 villages in Aleppo Read More

Davutoglu announces decision while rejecting armed Kurdish group's responsibility claim for deadly bombing in Ankara Read More

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Republican Trump solidly ahead in S Carolina, polls say, as Democrats Clinton and Sanders go neck-and-neck in Nevada Read More

Assad's opponents want ceasefire to be accompanied by lifting of sieges, prisoner releases and aid access across nation Read More

Residents warned to seek refuge from storm likely to be the Pacific island nation's most powerful on record Read More

Firing causes panic among residents near border as tensions remain tense between Seoul and Pyongyang after nuclear test Read More

At least four dead and scores injured as members of the Jat farming community protest in support of caste-based quotas Read More

Albert Woodfox spent decades in solitary confinement but walked free after his murder conviction was overturned Read More

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Palestinians gather in the West Bank town to demonstrate against Israeli occupation and the separation wall Read More

Veteran leader declared winner with 60 percent of votes in election marred by violence and allegations of ballot fraud Read More

Date announced for historic poll on whether to stay in the EU, after UK secures "special status" deal in Brussels Read More

Toll from raids targeting suspected ISIL camp in Sabratha rises to 49, including two kidnapped Serbian embassy staff Read More

Paris rejects Russian UN draft resolution to end Turkish cross-border shelling in Syria, as US gives Ankara its backing Read More

Security Council meeting to discuss protection of "Syria's sovereignty" as Turkish shelling of Kurdish bases continues Read More

Prime minister says Britain will not adopt the euro as its currency and will not join a European "superstate" Read More

Right after the foundation of Israel, God appeared to David Ben-Gurion and told him: "You have done good by my people. Utter a wish and I shall grant it!" Read More

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Move prompted by China's placement of surface-to-air missile battery on disputed Paracels islands in South China Sea Read More

Google, Twitter and Facebook back iPhone maker in spat with US government over encryption in its devices Read More

At least 18 people, including two NGO workers, killed at camp offering shelter to civilians fleeing unrest Read More

After ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ Lee waited 55 years to publish a second book, from a very different point of view Read More

State visit follows lifting of blockade that caused acute shortage of fuel and essential supplies in landlocked nation Read More

Suicide bombers kill at least 12 people and injure 50 others in market in Meme, northern Cameroon Read More

TAK says deadly blast was in response to policies of Turkish government and that it would continue with its attacks Read More

Wildlife rangers tell Nairobi residents to lock up their children after several lions escape from national park Read More

Man is shot dead after allegedly stabbing two Israeli police officers near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem Read More

In run-up to referendum that could see his country quit the EU, UK prime minister says he is pushing for a better deal Read More

Republican front runner says "disgraceful" of religious leader to make such a suggestion on anti-immigration stance Read More

Syria's YPG group denies it was behind deadly attack as Kurdish fighters' bases in Syria and Iraq face Turkish shelling Read More

Sources say air strikes on safe house in Sabratha targeted Tunisian man accused of organising attacks on tourists Read More

Officials yet to comment on case of Rami Jarrah, "known for independent reporting ... at great risk", according to CPJ Read More

Kizza Besigye arrested for the third time in a week after veteran leader Yoweri Museveni takes lead in early results Read More

Swedish non-government organisation condemns raid in which soldiers shot dead two patients and a teenage boy Read More

Opposition leader briefly held just before polls closed in election expected to give President Museveni another term Read More

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Donald Trump, for all his obnoxious demagoguery, is adding value to the presidential campaign by calling former President George W. Bush to account for 9/11 and the Iraq war Read More

Thousands attend anti-government event in Pristina on eighth anniversary of country's declaration of independence Read More

Charity says three people were pulled from the rubble of a hospital hit by missiles in Syria's Idlib province Read More

Humanitarian chief says more than 21 million Yemenis are in need of some form of aid and calls for unconditional access Read More

European football body likely to take action against Lokomotiv after incident that followed politically tense game Read More

Tim Cook says order to circumvent encryption on San Bernardino attacker's phone would set dangerous precedent Read More

Prime Minister says accepting a New Zealand offer to take in 150 refugees a year would encourage more to come Read More

At least five killed after suspected car bomb goes off near military installation Read More

As the eastern seaboard recovers from a major winter storm, the west and southwest have seen record temperatures Read More

The investigation is seen as a big blow to the politician's hopes of running for the presidential office again in 2017 Read More

Parliament votes for extension as interior minister warns "terrorist" threat is high after attacks last year in Paris Read More

Haidar al-Abadi's offer comes amid political struggle with opponents who seek to keep sectarian quota system in place Read More

Washington Post reporters were accused of incitement when conducting interviews near occupied East Jerusalem's Old City Read More

Convoy moves out as Turkish President Erdogan vows to prevent Kurdish forces from creating stronghold in northern Syria Read More

Satellite images show two batteries of eight missiles, Taiwan and US say, in move likely to strain relations Read More

Muhammad Hassanein Heikal was well-recognised for his distinguished career in journalism and political experience Read More

Pope Francis travelling to Ciudad Juarez as it tries to recover from drug violence, which left 10,000 people dead Read More

UN envoy says government wants to reach every Syrian "wherever they are and allow UN to bring humanitarian aid" Read More

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This week the Jewish Chronicle reports that Jeremy Corbyn, our revolutionary Labour Leader, has finally met with the UK ultra-Zionist BOD -Board Of Deputies Of British Jews… Read More

Once again New Hampshire has demonstrated it is as different from the rest of the country as the Himalayan Mountains are from Jack in the Box seasoned curly fries. Like green sand and alum… Read More

Kremlin denies responsibility over raids against two schools and five hospitals that killed at least 50 people Read More

Interactive platform counters fake accusations and reports about supposed crimes committed by refugees in Europe Read More

UN announces death of 93-year-old Egyptian who was the body's first African secretary-general Read More

Saudi Arabia, Russia, Qatar and Venezuela say they are willing to freeze production at January level if others agree Read More

Jet, yacht, bank accounts and properties of Barcelona star blocked over alleged evasion of $16m in taxes Read More

Brisbane hospital refuses to discharge baby who faces deportation to Nauru under country's refugee policy Read More

Prosecutors seize computers and mobile phones during raids on homes in the capital, Brussels Read More

Palestinian politicians say suspension from Knesset is an attempt to stifle dissent among Arabs in Israel Read More

Heavy rain and snow cause floods and travel disruptions across the Iberian Peninsula Read More

Final push for candidates seeking to unseat long-time president comes a day after one killed in street violence Read More

At least 50 people killed and 241 infected in the first outbreak of the disease in the country in decades Read More

Israel probes video showing border policeman pushing man in a wheelchair amid rising tensions in occupied West Bank Read More

France and Turkey denounce raids in which up to 50 people were killed as Assad casts doubt on prospects for a truce Read More

British government plans to ban publicly funded institutions from boycotting businesses over ethical concerns Read More

Telescope that officials say could help search for alien life is due to start operations later this year Read More

Defence lawyer says journalists are heading to airport after brief detention and have not been punished with travel ban Read More

UN says missiles hit five hospitals and two schools in Aleppo and Idlib provinces as hopes for peace fade Read More

Martin Fayulu released after several hours on the eve of general strike called by president Laurent Kabila's opponents Read More

Sweden, which received most child refugees in 2015, tries to find some of Europe's tens of thousands of missing kids Read More

Council names a list of 18 ministers which the internationally recognised parliament will vote on this week Read More

The contraction of 1.4 percent deals blow to PM Abe's bid to revive the world's third economy through stimulus policies Read More

Classes resume at Bacha Khan University in Charsadda nearly a month after Taliban killed 21 students and teachers Read More

A brief but bitter cold spell sets in across New England and the surrounding areas Read More

Bombardment comes after Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu says Ankara may take military action against Syrian Kurdish fighters Read More

Al-Qaeda-linked group says it retrieved unmarked drone armed with six missiles after it crashed in southern Gedo region Read More

Jawaharlal Nehru University students strike after union leader held over alleged anti-India slogans in previous protest Read More

Five dead, including three teenagers, after alleged assaults on Israeli security forces in West Bank and Jerusalem Read More

Analysts say meeting in Southern California comes as US steps up efforts to counter China's influence in Southeast Asia Read More

Voting wrapped up in closely watched presidential run-off contested by two former prime ministers Read More

Thousands line Mexico City's streets to cheer leader of Catholic Church as he starts historic week-long visit Read More

At least 21 people killed in suspected Russian raids on three hospitals and a school in provinces of Aleppo and Idlib Read More

Police briefly detain Kizza Besigye days before presidential elections, prompting Kampala crowds to come out in support Read More