Women and children shot dead 'on the spot' by triumphant Assad forces in Aleppo
Women and children killed by government forces in neighbourhoods held by rebel forces according to UN.
Yearly ranking of global media crackdown reveals Turkey as worst country for journalists
The CPJ notes there are more journalists in jail today than in nearly three decades.
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn pardons 150,000 prisoners, including those convicted for insulting monarchy
Those who are convicted of rape and murder are not be eligible for pardon, officials said.
India and Indonesia urge China to respect UN law on South China Sea row
India's Narendra Modi and Indonesia's Joko Widodo called for self-restraint in the conduct of activities in the contested waters.
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Transport Secretary vs London Mayor on who is to blame for Southern rail strike
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Peter Tatchell defends Syria protest and calls for talks with Jeremy Corbyn
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European Commission to demand citizens living in UK post-Brexit remain under ECJ jurisdiction
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Former Portuguese prime minister Antonio Guterres sworn in as new UN secretary-general
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UN secretary-general warns of atrocities in Aleppo with rebels nearing collapse
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El Chapo's bungling gang broke into wrong jail cell in botched 2015 escape bid
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Court hears how Russian dissident had thousands of child abuse images
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Turkish police make 235 arrests following Besiktas twin bombings which killed 44
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Indian police arrested two sets of couples travelling with £500,000 worth of the precious metal.
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Corbyn needs to quit the double standards and call out the crimes of Assad and Putin
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After retaking control of Palmyra, Islamic State targets Tiyas airbase
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Terror ban won't stop us campaigning say members of Neo-Nazi National Action group
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