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Promise to protect green belt remains but may be allowed in 'exceptional circumstances'.

The cause of death could not be ascertained as the bodies were highly decomposed at the time of discovery.

The ships sailed within days of US defence chief James Mattis pledging to defend Japan and the islands.

Portugal-based Doyen Sports indicated that the hacker had also breached other sports agencies.

Two disaster response teams sent to quake's epicentre in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district.

Bodies covered in bullet holes and flies are left on streets to send intimidating message.

Police 'found more than 4 million methamphetamine pills' after searching his car and monastery.

One police officer has been charged with rape and three with assault after victim was hospitalised.

British MPs are due to debate Israeli settlements in the House of Commons later this week.

Syrian army and allied militia have effectively cut off supply routes for Islamist militants.

New figures reveal more than 6,000 children sexually abused at school in the last three years.

Father says humanitarian group left his daughter in Aleppo to be tortured, raped and murdered.

The rhetoric from Iran comes days after Trump put the country 'on notice' after missile tests.

Cody Herrera, 19, astonished court with claim he's had 34 previous sexual partners.

Two separate figures show less nurse course application and 90% drop in EU nationals post-Brexit.

Child's parents were taken into custody under suspicion of manslaughter.

Iraq's economy has been ravaged by the cost of fighting Islamic State and by low oil prices.

Nigeria leader, who was expected to return to Nigeria on 6 February, extended stay for further medical tests.

Crackdown follows fears Isis terrorists could use UK gun black market to launch Paris-style attack.

The annual UN report on Afghanistan show civilian casualty at all-time high since Taliban demise in 2001.

Many travellers took advantage of a Seattle judge's ruling, effectively suspending the executive order – for now.

Coldest weather in years hits UAE and blankets its tallest peaks in snow.

The fighting between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists has damaged vital infrastructure, leading to power outages with temperatures as low as minus 18 Celsius.

UK tourists will have to pay higher fees to use their phone aboard after EU exit in 2019.

Since the picture went viral Anas Modamani claims he has become a target for hate speech.

Police say suspect's pacemaker proves there are flaws in his story of escaping a fire in his home.

SPLA-IO accuses Cairo of targeting rebels and warns of risks of a regional war.

Guilty plea comes as Government announces tougher laws for laser pen offenders.

Cash-stricken council may scrap free beverages at meetings to help reduce costs.