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Missing British teen found 6 years later in jihadist bride camp with 3-year-old son

The Syrian Isis bride camp where Abukar was found is the same place where Bethnal Green schoolgirl Shamima Begum was discovered last year

Dec 7, 2020

By Nina Siena

Isis

Massacre in Jihadist-ravaged northeast Nigeria kills at least 110

The violence has also spread into neighbouring Niger, Chad and Cameroon, prompting a regional military coalition to fight the militants.

Nov 30, 2020

By Aminu Abubakar with Camille Malplat in Lago

Nigeria

Iran accuses Israel of assassinating scientist and seeking 'chaos'

The assassination of Fakhrizadeh is the latest in a series of killings of nuclear scientists in Iran.

Nov 29, 2020

By Amir Havasi

Iran Syria Israel

Nine Australian soldiers take their own lives amid reports of alleged war crimes

From 40 veterans in 2019, at least 56 veterans committed suicide this year alone. The most recent suicide took place last Thursday.

Nov 23, 2020

By Nina Siena

Azerbaijan reclaims disputed land in Karabakh peace deal

After the peace accord was signed last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin said total fatalities that include dozens of civilians had surpassed 4,000 people.

Nov 20, 2020

By Andrey Borodulin

Turkey Russia

Australian uniformed personnel served in Afghanistan

Australian special forces 'unlawfully killed' 39 in Afghanistan

A years-long internal investigation into military misconduct was released Thursday.

Nov 19, 2020

By Max Blenkin, with Andrew Beatty in Sydney

Afghanistan

Israel air strikes in Syria kill three troops, hit Iranian targets

Israel has carried out hundreds of air and missile strikes on Syria since the civil war broke out in 2011.

Nov 18, 2020

By Ben Simon

Israel Syria

French forces kill Jihadist commander in Mali

The battle took place near Niaki, 180 kilometres (110 miles) east of central town Mopti, the armed forces said in a statement.

Nov 14, 2020

By Didier Lauras with Amaury Hauchard in Ouagadougou

Islamic State Mali France

Armenia, Azerbaijan war: Agreement reached to end weeks of fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh

Russia and Azerbaijan's ally Turkey would be involved in implementing the ceasefire.

Nov 10, 2020

By Herve Bar

Russia Turkey

Azerbaijan claims capture of key Karabakh town, Armenia denies

Several attempts by Russia, France and the United States have failed to achieve a ceasefire.

Nov 9, 2020

By Emil Guliyev with Herve Bar in Yerevan

Turkey Russia France

Covid-19 update: Slovenia anti-virus shutdown protest turns violent

The measures include a curfew, restrictions on travel and the closure of schools and non-essential shops.

Nov 6, 2020

By AFP News

Elite European anti-jihadist force takes first steps in Sahel

Dubbed Task Force Takuba, the new joint deployment marks a coup for France, which has sought partners in its long fight against Islamist militants in Africa's vast Sahel region.

Nov 5, 2020

By Daphne Benoit

France Mali

Ethiopia PM orders riposte after 'attack' on army camp in restive Tigray

It was not immediately clear what form the federal military response might take, or what the state of emergency declaration will entail.

Nov 4, 2020

By Robbie Corey-Boulet

Bulldozed sacred Aboriginal tree sparks public outcry in Australia

A mining company responsible for the destruction of ancient Aboriginal caves in Western Australia also prompted massive criticism

Oct 27, 2020

By Nina Siena

Armenia, Azerbaijan war: Third attempt at Karabakh ceasefire quickly collapses

The State Department said the Minsk co-chairs and the foreign ministers "agreed to meet again in Geneva on October 29"

Oct 26, 2020

By Emmanuel Peuchot

Armenia, Azerbaijan war: US says new ceasefire agreement in place

US President Donald Trump, campaigning frantically for reelection as he lags in the polls behind Democrat Joe Biden, has promised to resolve the conflict.

Oct 26, 2020

By Francesco Fontemaggi

Donald Trump