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Hamas co-founder dies after 'accidentally shooting himself in head while cleaning gun'

Imad al-Alami, a senior Hamas figure, was declared a 'specially designated global terrorist' by the US in 2003 but was shot in the head earlier this month.

Jan 31, 2018

By William Watkinson

Syria Iran

Syrian government linked to massive sarin nerve gas attack by lab tests

First proof links Syrian government chemical weapons stockpile to largest nerve gas attack in seven-year civil war.

Jan 30, 2018

By David Brennan

'Slit their throats, watch them die': Isis releases new video calling for action against the West

The new footage was shared across various social media platforms in a bid to make up for the terror group's massive defeats in Syria and Iraq.

Jan 30, 2018

By Lara Rebello

Islamic State

Mass roundups in Turkey as Erdogan cracks down on critics of Syrian offensive

More than 300 people have been detained for criticising Turkey's offensive into Syria on social media, as the government cracks down on dissenters.

Jan 29, 2018

By David Brennan

Turkey

Kim Jong-un has blown his inheritance on missiles and needs help from South Korea

Kim Jong-un has nearly emptied an important "slush fund" inherited from his father with recent nuclear and missile tests designed to scare Donald Trump

Jan 29, 2018

By Josh Robbins

Donald Trump

Death toll from 'Taliban-led' ambulance suicide bombing in Kabul rises to 103

Afghan authorities have raised the death toll from Saturday's suicide bombing in Kabul to 103, as hundreds of people gathered for funerals.

Jan 28, 2018

By Associated Press

Afghanistan

World's largest non-nuclear 'bunker buster' bomb just got an upgrade by the US Air Force

The bomb, which is cased in a structure that is 20 feet long and has a diameter of 31.5 inches, weighs 30,000 pounds and is heavier than an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Jan 28, 2018

By Immanuel Jotham

Taliban bomber disguised as ambulance driver kills scores in Afghan secure zone

Taliban kill at least 95 with suicide bomb in ambulance in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, a week after militants attacked Intercontinental Hotel and took guests hostage.

Jan 27, 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

Afghanistan

International Organisation for Migration staff help Ethiopian migrants forced into sea by smugglers last year

Gunfire used on refugees as smuggler's boat capsizes, killing at least 30

At least 30 African refugees drowned after their boat capsized off the coast of Yemen, amid reports of gunfire being used against those on board.

Jan 26, 2018

By Roger Baird

United Nations

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp [Graphic images]

Set up in 1940, Auschwitz became the centrepiece of Nazi Party dictator Adolf Hitler's "final solution" plan to exterminate the Jews.

Jan 26, 2018

By David Sim

History Pictures

Is Donald Trump a mafia don? George Soros rips into president on eve of Davos speech

Donald Trump's regime is "a danger to the world" and is attempting to "establish a mafia state", according to a hard-hitting speech by financier and philanthropist George Soros.

Jan 26, 2018

By David Brennan

Donald Trump North Korea

Putin hails upgraded supersonic bombers that will 'boost Russia's military power'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday (25 January) that modernised strategic bombers will boost Russia's military power.

Jan 25, 2018

By David Brennan

Vladimir Putin Russia Syria

North Korea military movement and parade

Pyongyang 'calls for reunification of North and South Korea'

North Korea's state media has said Pyongyang would 'smash' challenges against reunifying the Korean peninsula.

Jan 24, 2018

By Brendan Cole

North Korea South Korea

Operation Olive Branch in pictures: Turkey's assault on Afrin, Kurdish enclave in Syria

Turkey's president says Operation Olive Branch is progressing "successfully" and will continue until the last "terrorist" is eliminated.

Jan 24, 2018

By David Sim

Turkey Syria Russia Islamic State Isis Conflict Pictures

North Korea missile launch and Guam threat

North Korea could develop a missile to strike Britain within 2 years, warns defence minister

Kim Jong-un's programme is "not directed at UK but should be taken very seriously" as many British citizens live in the region, defence minister Howe said.

Jan 23, 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

North Korea Donald Trump Theresa May

Syria and Russia 'coordinating' with Turkish offensive against Kurds in Afrin

The Turkish offensive aims to remove the US-backed and Kurdish-led SDF. Despite condemnation, the Syrian and Russian regimes appear to have given the operation the go-ahead.

Jan 23, 2018

By David Brennan

Russia Turkey NATO

Wheelchair-riding Isis suicide bomber says goodbye to his crying children before launching attack

A wheelchair-bound jihadi suicide bomber caused devastation at a Syrian airbase, according to Isis propaganda.

Jan 22, 2018

By Josh Robbins

Isis ISIL Islamic State

Moscow's military might will overpower us if we undergo cost cutting says UK army chief

General Sir Nick Carter says Russia's military power is superior to Britain's as he makes the case for more funding. he will address the RUSI think tank in London.

Jan 22, 2018

By Brendan Cole

Russia

US Marines Corps' M4 assault rifle gets replaced by the new M27 in frontline combat

Almost all Marines in combat positions will get an M27, while other units will continue to use the M4 for now.

Jan 21, 2018

By Immanuel Jotham

Heartbreaking photos of children searching for food at a rubbish dump

"We eat and drink the food that is thrown away," 11-year-old Ayoub said. "We collect fish, meat, potatoes, onions and flour."

Jan 18, 2018

By David Sim

Saudi Arabia Human rights

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