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The Islamic State has shot dead 23 civilians including 9 children as it advances on the World Heritage site of Palmyra.

Protestors took to kayaks to demonstrate against the arrival of a Royal Dutch Shell oil rig in the Port of Seattle

More survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings express satisfaction after the death sentence was passed.

Nepali army recovers charred bodies of six US marines and two Nepali soldiers near helicopter crash site.

Dozens of security forces taken hostage by Isis jihadists as militants hoist their flags atop government buildings.

Executive director Abigail Golden-Vazquez spoke to IBTimes UK about this week's summit.

Fifth Avenue rent is too high, owner Toys R Us aims to open new place late next year

Investigators unsure why train accelerated from 70mph to over 100mph.

Survivors' mother: 'There is no winner today, but I feel justice for my family'.

He secretly videotaped dozens of women undressing before a ritual bath.

Unnamed QC has no connection with DPS' previous ruling.

Landscaper Jason Falbo laughed and as he reversed.

Cameron Brown killed 4-year-old Lauren Saren Key in an act of revenge against his British wife a court heard.

Court heard men tracked their victim 'like hunting dogs who had seen a wounded animal'

The 21-year old was sentenced to death for his participation in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

BREAKING: Having returned to the Presidential Palace, Pierre Nkurunziza will address the nation.

Bull escaped on way to bullring killed after being rammed by police car.

Hironimus, 31, disappeared three months ago after a judge ruled she turn over her child to his father, Dennis Nebus.

Spectators invited to hammer nail into image of Russian president.

It was like a "full on porn movie" said witness at Wanstead Park, east London

It is only by conscientious people speaking out that Bangladesh will change.

The union said it rejected a one-off non-consolidated payment of £500.

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is observed on Sunday 17 May 2015.

Spain's cannabis clubs are giving hundreds of thousands of people the chance to smoke in a safe, controlled environment.

Film star Johnny Depp's dogs, Boo and Pistol, have flown home to the United States from Australia.

Syrian regime sends reinforcements to defend archaeological site from IS offensive.

Group names suicide bomber as Abu Musa al Britani.

Coalition airstrikes have knocked out the acting leader of Isis - but who exactly was this hugely influential figure?

Prime Minister David Cameron's former director of communications denies the allegations.