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Iraq breaks Islamic State siege of Amerli
Government forces mainly composed of peshmerga fighters enter northern town where thousands of civilians were trapped.
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Obama arrives in Estonia for defence talks
US president's trip comes one day ahead of a NATO summit in Wales, where military alliance will discuss Ukraine crisis. US President Barack Obama has arrived in Estonia on a visit apparently aimed at showing Washington's READ MORE
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Islamic State 'beheads second US journalist'
Group releases video of Steven Sotloff's purported death, days after mother addressed leader pleading for son's life. The Islamic State has released a video of the purported murder of the US journalist Steven Sotloff, da READ MORE
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Ukraine crisis: 'Russia has launched a great war'
Ukraine's defence minister has accused Russia of launching a "great war" that could claim tens of thousands of lives. Russia dismissed the comments, saying they only pulled the Ukrainian people further into a bloody civi READ MORE
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Iraq crisis: Shia and Kurdish forces move against IS
Iraqi Shia militias and Kurdish forces are continuing their advance against Islamic State militants after breaking the siege of Amerli in northern Iraq. A BBC team entered the town on Monday, finding residents who had en READ MORE
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US decries Israel's West Bank land grab
Official describes as counterproductive Israeli announcement to appropriate 400 hectares of West Bank land. The United States has described Israel's announcement of a land appropriation for possible settlement constructi READ MORE
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Obama under fire over foreign policy
Democratic and Republican representatives criticise US president as he wrestles with crises in Iraq, Syria and Ukraine. President Barack Obama has come under renewed criticism over his foreign policy from both Democratic READ MORE
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Iraq breaks Islamic State siege of Amerli
Government forces mainly composed of peshmerga fighters enter northern town where thousands of civilians were trapped. Government forces mainly composed of Kurdish peshmerga fighters and armed volunteers have broken thr READ MORE
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Ashya King found in Spain as father speaks in video
A five-year-old boy with a brain tumour who was removed from a UK hospital by his parents has been found in Spain. Ashya King was taken to a hospital in Malaga and his parents arrested, Hampshire police said. His father READ MORE
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EU set to tighten Russia sanctions 'within a week'
The European Union has given Russia one week to reverse course in Ukraine or face new sanctions. European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said the EU was working urgently on further restrictive measures. Earlier, Ukr READ MORE
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China rules out open Hong Kong chief executive poll
Chinese authorities have ruled out open nominations for elections to choose Hong Kong's leader. Authorities said two to three candidates will be nominated by a "broadly representative" committee... READ MORE
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UN soldiers seized by rebels in Golan Heights
US blames Nusra Front fighters for capture of 43 Fijians serving in UN observer force in Israeli-occupied area. Al-Qaeda linked Syrian rebels have been accused of seizing 43 UN soldiers in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heig READ MORE
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NATO: Russia supplying Ukraine rebels tanks
NATO chief says Moscow has continued giving pro-Kremlin rebels military aid, including rocket launchers and artillery. Russia has continued to supply pro-Kremlin separatists in Ukraine with tanks, armoured vehicles, rock READ MORE
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Qantas reports record annual loss
Australia's national flag carrier Qantas has reported a net loss of 2.8bn Australian dollars ($2.6bn; £1.6bn) for the year to June - its biggest ever annual loss. The struggling airline said the result was in part due READ MORE
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Syria conflict: IS 'executes dozens of soldiers'
Jihadist militants from Islamic State (IS) appear to have executed "dozens" of Syrian army soldiers, activists say. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the soldiers were captured while attempting to flee to Hama READ MORE
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'Russian troops deployed' in Ukraine – Poroshenko
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has cancelled a visit to Turkey, citing "Russian troop deployments" in the east of the country. Mr Poroshenko said his place was in Kiev in view of a sharp deterioration in the situat READ MORE
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Obama 'authorises spy flights over Syria'
Sources say surveillance aircraft would be used by Washington to gather intelligence on the Islamic State group. President Barack Obama has authorised surveillance flights over Syria in order to gather intelligence on th READ MORE
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UAE 'behind air strikes in Libya'
Two US officials say United Arab Emirates carried out air raids against militias using bases in Egypt. The United Arab Emirates has secretly carried out air strikes against militias in Libya using bases in Egypt, accordi READ MORE
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Gaza high-rise hit by Israeli strikes
At least 20 Palestinians wounded as Israeli rockets destroy much of one of Gaza's tallest buildings. At least five Israeli air strikes have destroyed much of one of Gaza's tallest apartment and office buildings, setting READ MORE
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Brazil prisoners decapitated in Cascavel jail riot
Police in Brazil say rioters in a jail in the southern city of Cascavel have killed four fellow inmates and injured several others. Two of the victims were decapitated and others were pushed from the roof of the buildin READ MORE
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Sierra Leone outlaws hiding Ebola victims
New law passed by parliament stipulates jail term up to two years for anyone found hiding Ebola patients. Sierra Leone has passed a new law imposing possible jail time for anyone caught hiding an Ebola patient - a common READ MORE
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Iran and blame the victim game
Tehran is continuously interfering in Afghanistan and pressurizing Kabul under one pretext or the other. Iran’s meddling into our internal affairs while giving it name of concern as Tehran did it recently when its ambassa...
