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'People like her kill', man tells Muslim woman wearing hijab after abusing and spitting on her face

The woman from Manchester was in London on a business trip when the alleged hate crime incident took place.

Jan 14, 2017

London

Brexit Committee MPs give PM Theresa May until mid-February to publish divorce deal plan

The Brexit Committee wants May to clear her stand on single market membership before starting trade talks.

Jan 14, 2017

Brexit European Union

'My mother is no felon', says Kamiyah Mobley of abductor who raised her as Alexis Manigo for 18 years

Gloria Williams, 51, allegedly kidnapped Mobley when she was 8 hours old from a Florida hospital in 1998.

Jan 14, 2017

Florida

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad takes to Instagram to celebrate Aleppo victory - report

Turkey says 'united and peaceful' Syria not possible under Assad regime

Syria has been ravaged by a civil war between anti-government rebel forces and the Assad regime.

Jan 14, 2017

Syria Russia Turkey

Iraqi forces secure key buildings in east Mosul as coalition foresees Isis days 'quickly coming to end'

Peter Cook said the counter-Isis campaign is continuing to target senior leaders, including chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Jan 14, 2017

Islamic State Mosul

Former first daughters Jenna and Barbara Bush write a hearty letter to Obama sisters once again

George W Bush's twin daughters had welcomed Malia and Sasha Obama to the White House with a letter in 2008.

Jan 13, 2017

White House

Philippines Rodrigo Duterte drug killings

Duterte not pressuring Congress to reimpose death penalty, president's office says

Reimposing death penalty was among President Duterte's poll promises.

Jan 13, 2017

Congress

Boko Haram: Questions raised in Cameroon over use of witchcraft to fight militants

Cameroonian President Paul Biya urged citizens in January 2016 to use witchcraft to fight Boko Haram.

Jan 13, 2017

Boko Haram Islamic State Isis

At least 108 Islamic State militants killed in multiple strikes in north, east and southeast Mosul

The Iraqi government recently said it had so far liberated 70% to 80% of east Mosul from Isis.

Jan 13, 2017

Islamic State Mosul Isis

8 Indonesian students deported from Malaysia after found carrying Isis content in mobile phone

The suspects were stopped by Singapore's Immigration Checkpoint Authority while trying to enter Singapore.

Jan 12, 2017

Islamic State Isis

Isis security chief in Homs province among several killed in latest Syrian air force strikes

The air strikes were part of an ongoing offensive launched by Syrian government forces against Islamic State.

Jan 12, 2017

Islamic State Isis Syria

US blacklists Kim Jong-un's younger sister Kim Yo-jong over human rights abuses and censorship

Kim Yo-jong is the vice director of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea's Propaganda and Agitation Department.

Jan 12, 2017

North Korea

Peeotus and Goldenshowers: Twitter awash with Trump memes after unverified allegations

This comes after the emergence of an unverified set of memos over the alleged links between Trump and Russia.

Jan 11, 2017

Donald Trump Twitter Russia Barack Obama

Ash Carter on North Korean missiles: If it's not threatening, won't shoot, only intercept

The outgoing defence secretary told US allies that the military is 'full speed ahead in the coming weeks and months'.

Jan 11, 2017

North Korea

Outgoing United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon's brother and nephew charged in the US in bribery case

The case relates to the sale of a building complex in Vietnam.

Jan 11, 2017

Japan PM Shinzo Abe and Philippines' Duterte

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit Duterte's home in Davao during Philippines visit

Abe will arrive in capital Manila on 12 January.

Jan 10, 2017

Pentagon: Islamic State's days in Mosul 'are numbered' as militants seen deserting battleground

Navy Capt Jeff Davis said there are signs of weakness and low morale among the Islamist militants fighting in Mosul.

Jan 10, 2017

Islamic State Isis Mosul

Shooting down North Korea's ICBM must be 'plan B' for US if talks fail, says former defence chief

William Perry's comments come after warnings from incoming defence chief Ash Carter over Pyongyang's ICBM launch.

Jan 10, 2017

North Korea

Guy Philippe supporters attack US citizens in Haiti in protest against his arrest and extradition

A large number of US citizens are in Haiti to assist in the recovery work following hurricane Matthew devastation.

Jan 10, 2017

New Isis video showing 4-year-old child soldier shooting alleged spy released

The Islamic State has been accused of recruiting children in Syria and Iraq as soldiers, called Cubs of the Caliphate.

Jan 9, 2017

Islamic State Isis Syria

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