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Pentagon confirms US Navy fired warning shots at Iranian military boats to 'de-escalate' situation

Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said that these incidents carry a risk of escalating tensions in the region.

Philippines: Female assassins hired to kill drug dealers – Report

Women reportedly hired as they can get close to targets without arousing suspicion.

NHS planning hospital closures and cutbacks to meet demand and fight health budget deficit, says report

NHS planning for hospital closures and other cutbacks to meet increasing demand and fight health budget deficit

If cost-cutting measures are not applied, NHS could face a financial shortfall of about £20bn by 2020-2021.

A machine counts and sorts out euro notes at the Belgian Central Bank in Brussels

Finland mulling to test effects of paying basic income

The government will pay €560 to 2,000 randomly chosen working-age residents in an experiment that will begin in 2017.

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US tries to push for new peace deal in Yemen

Earlier this month, peace talks collapsed after three months of negotiations.

Canada's indigenous communities fight sex trafficking of their girls

'What gives me hope is that we're talking about it,' a Cree Nation chief said.

Syrian government and rebels agree evacuation deal for Damascus suburb of Daraya

Daraya's residents have been encircled since 2012 and endured food, water and power shortages.

Explosion rips through sports centre in Belgium, killing at least one

Rescuers fear more people could be trapped in rubble under the Chalon sports complex.

Canada: Three found dead following mystery crossbow attack at Toronto home

'I heard somebody screaming in anger' said next-door neighbour as investigators still seeking motive.

Strategic town south of Mosul 'liberated' from Isis control

Iraq's elite counter-terrorism service worked with armed locals to drive Daesh out of Qayyarah.

Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte charged by Rio police for filing false robbery report

The charge carries a maximum penalty of up to 18 months in jail.

US Navy boat allegedly fires warning shots towards Iranian vessel in Persian Gulf

Standoff in Strait of Hormuz comes a day after US warned Iran over 'dangerous' manoeuvres.

Child, 6, feared abducted after being seen forced into a van in Redhill, Surrey

Police have launched a major search for the boy, who was seen getting into the van by a member of the public.

US: Mother falls 40ft to her death from 'bucket list' zipwire ride

Tina Werner, 59, fell from a zipwire after she lost her footing on the 'treetop' attraction in Delaware.

Sister Paula Merrill was found dead in her Mississippi home

Mississippi: Two Catholic nuns found stabbed to death at home

Police says the nuns were 'homicide victims' with robbery a possible motive.

Cyberattack on Ghostbusters actor Leslie Jones being investigated by US Homeland Security

The US comic has been the target of sexist and racist abuse from people on social media.

Migrant Crisis: UK Border Force rescues 6 migrants crossing English Channel in inflatable dinghy

Channel rescue comes amid rising concerns about security of the UK coastline against smugglers.

Palestinian refugee intern fired for wearing headscarf

Controversial sacking comes amid growing debate across Europe over traditional Islamic dress code.

Large explosion rips through south Somali town in suspected attack by Al-Shabab militants

Many bombings have been claimed by al-Shabab, which wants to turn Somalia into an Islamist state.

Amatrice earthquake: Relatives queue in rubble outside makeshift morgues looking for loved ones

In Amatrice, which has been destroyed by the earthquake, scores have queued to inspect the dead.

Robber said 'nice watch' to victim before snatching £7,500 Cartier watch

Greater Manchester Police launch appeal after man was robbed of Samsung S6 Galaxy and watch

Make-up artist battered gay clubbers with a mop

Brook King, 25, pleads guilty to three counts of common assault after flying into drunken rage at Soho club.

Bashar al-Assad has normalised the use of chemical weapons in Syria – and we rewarded him for it

UN confirms that Assad and Isis have used chemical weapons on civilians in the Syrian Civil War.

Pennsylvania: Three charged after live turtle is blown up by M-80 firecrackers strapped to shell

The three suspects escaped animal cruelty charges prompting a petition for a change in the law.

Man stabbed on bustling Caledonian Road and Barnsbury station platform in London

Victim was rushed to hospital in east London following attack.

Women in London protest burkini ban in solidarity with 'veiled sisters'

Dozens take part in Wear What You Want Beach Party #BurkiniGate protest outside London's French embassy.

In abandoning the Kurds, the US has betrayed its only ally in the war in Syria

America has chosen to placate Turkey rather than back Kurdish anti-Isis forces.

#BurkiniGate: Majority of French people 'against the burkini on beaches', survey reveals

Ipsos survey finds that only 6% of French people are in favour of the wearing of the Islamic swimsuit.

India: Hindu devotees form giant human pyramids to mark Krishna Janmashtami festival

The festival marks the birth of the Hindu deity, Lord Krishna.

Mass graves in Burundi capital Bujumbura

Burundi: Rights group claims to have discovered at least 14 mass graves across the country

IBTimes UK speaks to Pierre-Claver Mbonimpa who alleged 14 mass graves have been identified.

British toy retailer Hamleys to be acquired by HK-listed footwear retailer C.banner

Pensioner used mirror to peep under toilet door and spy on shopper at Hamley's toy store

Corbet was already banned from loitering at toilets, and from possessing a mirror in a toilet.

First kill: Outrage after hunter posts photo of eight-year-old daughter biting deer's bloody heart

New Zealand police constable Johnny Yuile said his daughter enjoyed taking part in bloody 'first kill' ritual.

Save Fabric: 50,000 sign petition urging nightclub to remain open

Iconic nightclub could close next month after license suspended following drug deaths

Hijab to join Stetson as headwear of choice for Canada's Mounties

The move is to encourage more Muslim women to join the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

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