The Islamic State claimed the attack through its propaganda outlet Amaq.
Japan earlier agreed to provide multi-role response vessels and mid-sized coastguard ships to the Philippines.
It comes a day after Theresa May raised concerns over the conflict in Yemen with Saudi leaders.
Around 7,000 fighters from Europe have reportedly joined the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
The assault on Kabul was one of the bloodiest in recent weeks.
Officials fear cyberattacks could undermine faith in system and even directly manipulate vote tabulations.
The US and South Korea will hold a meeting on the latest North Korean missile test to discuss countermeasures.
The group has made a U-turn on its burka stance following reports of a veiled woman targeting fighters.
Afghan capital was rocked by twin blasts which killed at least 24 and injured 91 on Monday (5 September).
For the first time since apartheid, divisions within the ANC are played out in the open.
Boris Johnson insists Britain 'operates one of the most robust arms export control regimes in the world'.
Regime under pressure to agree to troops after deadly fighting in capital Juba.
Abdul Kadae, detained on 3 September, is the first to be arrested since the attack on tourist hotspots.
Second man hurt as residents in Shuafat refugee camp identify dead man as Mustafa Nimr, in his 20s.
Images have shown a black column of smoke rising from the highway outside the naval facility.
Filipino defence secretary said they have spotted several dredging barges near the Scarborough Shoal.
Turkey launched its offensive against Isis militants and Kurdish militias last week.
A new message by pro-Isis group also cautions supporters to 'delete' all 'photos, videos and apps' related to the extremist group.
Protesters say they were attacked by dogs and pepper-sprayed.
The agency has apologised after Barack Obama warned against 'over-cranking' the spat.
The prison in the capital Addis Ababa was pictured ablaze.
The Sunni extremist group gained control of Sirte in June 2015.
A US state department official claimed a deal could be announced by US and Russia on Sunday.
Police chief says they are matching the three suspects' profiles received from witnesses with their records.
The Kent mum who once performed in a punk rock band called Krunch fled to Syria in 2013.
Syrian refugees now living in Britain reflect on the war that has devastated their city.
Rockets which launched from the weapons cache hit eight separate locations in Baghdad.
The Nigerian military also insisted that Abubakar Shekau, the Boko Haram leader, is dead.
Alan Kurdi, 3, drowned a year ago while fleeing Syria with his family.
25 people, including 6 children were killed in the air strikes, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says.