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Source reveals that government decided to block all key social media networks as insurgency rages.

Dental technician Eron Morais de Melo dressed as Gotham City's superhero joins anti-World Cup demonstrations.

Labour leader criticised in Liverpool for posing with paper following infamous Hillsborough coverage

German Chancellor also unhappy PM's MEPs have ignored his pleas not to admit German Eurosceptics.

Egypt spends tens of billions of dollars annually on energy subsidies.

The senior Shia cleric issues call to arms Islamist insurgency to make more gains on the road to Baghdad.

United Nations claims Islamic militants carried out summary executions in captured northern city.

Best photos of the day: 13 June 2014.

International Energy Agency says biggest source of new Opec oil is at risk after Sunni militants take Mosul.

US soldier held by Taliban taken to military medical centre after flying in from Germany

Protesters and Brazilian police clashed in Sao Paulo, Rio and other World Cup cities.

US president vows action to stop jihadists from getting permanent foothold in Iraq

Sunni militants have surrounded Baiji oil refinery according to reports.

Israel won't attack Iran while nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1 powers are ongoing, according to a senior western official based in the region.

Portraits of fighters on both sides of the conflict as well as ordinary people caught up in it.

There has been no serious debate in the Commons over the bloody crisis currently gripping Iraq.

Ukrainian interior minister says three tanks have crossed border from Russia as fighting resumes.

BREAKING NEWS: State television reports that Iraqi air force is bombing Isis positions in and around northern city.

New laws warn against treachery, alcohol, drugs and cigarettes and declare women should only go outside if necessary.

Shipment of Kurdish oil bought by Russian energy giant Rosneft last month.

The resounding defeat of Eric Cantor by Tea Party candidate David Brat sends shockwaves through Washington.

Home secretary announces emergency measures to tackle passport applications backlog.

Tokyo summons Chinese ambassador to Japan over incident above East China Sea islands.

Palestinians claim autopsy proves Israeli forces killed West Bank teenager with live ammunition.

Vladimir Putin suggests Russia has made its final offer with $100 reduction.

Peshmerga fighters take full control from Isis after Iraqi army surrender in strategic oil city.

Best photos of the day: 12 June 2014.

All state institutions in Turkey are on high alert as 80 Turkish nationals including consul general are held hostages in Iraq.

Al-Qaida-inspired Isil militants advancing at lightning speed capturing cities and moving towards Baghdad.