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A former senior director at a British private security firm said African soldiers were recruited to save costs.

When you disrespect Australian law they will tell you says dead-pan Depp in couple's public service video.

South Korean President Park Geun-hye orders military to be ready to respond to any provocation from Pyongyang.

People in affected areas are unable to use Google, Skype, Viber and WhatsApp as the internet is down.

The couple exchanged pasta rings as part of their pirate-themed wedding in New Zealand.

Russian fighter jet veers within 15 metres of a US Air Force reconnaissance plane.

Fears of unrest grow as authorities in Manabi province announced 180 prisoners escaped from a jail.

Makhzoomi was escorted off the flight and searched as police officers, bystanders and dogs looked on.

Maurice Phillips, 30, initially claimed the girl's brother had shot her, but later confessed.

The 29-year-old from Shropshire visiting friends in Pisac near Coscou, has been missing for a week.

Children will be allocated their primary school places on Monday 18 April.

Rightmove house price index says first-time sellers driving property market as they look to trade-up.

Companies forced to halt operations as they face parts supply disruption.

The airline said the Airbus 320 landed safely at Heathrow airport after being struck by an object.

Eyewitnesses said the men were shouting to their fellow prisoners who were making lots of noise.

Molenbeek march in protest at Brussels and Paris terror attacks passes off peacefully.

Presidential candidate branded 'unfit' for office after joking about murdered Australian woman.

'All refugees are children of God,' the Pontiff said on the flight back from his visit to the refugee camp.

UN report has condemned number of children killed during the violent conflict in Afghanistan.

Trio reportedly lured the university lecturer in a flat before killing him over a financial dispute.

UN agencies that do not reform could see UK funding heavily cut or stopped.

The pop star said she was left with trust issues and criticised police handling of her case.

Over 25,000 soldiers deployed from Japan's Self-Defence Forces together with police, firefighters and medics.

If the STD becomes resistant to the drug ceftriaxone, gonorrhoea may become untreatable.

The Alcohol Diversion Scheme will see binge drinkers given the choice to pay for educational course.

The winning entry earned nearly 90,000 more votes than others suggestion.

Police were twice called to disperse brawlers in the street.

Death of Australian rower Sarah Tait was the 18th of athletes who competed at 2012 London Olympics.

Among those released was Tariq Ali Abdullah Ba Odah, who has been on a hunger strike since 2007.