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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.

Turkey vows to avenge any harm that comes to kidnapped Turkish diplomats or citizens.

Demonstrators chanted for the overthrow of the government outside President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi's house.

Islamic insurgent march south as Saddam Hussein's hometown fall to militants.

IBTimes UK profiles Chechen commander leading Isis insurgency in Northern Iraq and Syria.

A boost in employment but fall in wage inflation show how political battle will develop over summer.

Kiev's senior adviser says Ukraine is planning to shut down Russia border immediately.

Iraq switch oil exports to Basra after Mosul attack.

Al-Qaeda-linked Isis militants now richer than Tonga after taking control of central bank and stealing $429m.

Weeks-long negotiations over gas prices to continue as Ukraine seeks market rate.