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Human Rights Watch report reveals US labour laws allow children as young as 12 to work across tobacco farms.

AQAP and AQIM call for 'brothers' to 'unite' against US-led coalition in Iraq and Syria

Russia's currency has faced downward pressure from falling oil prices in recent months.

Beyond the "war on Isis" there is a fierce below-radar war in cyberspace for economic and political influence

In the wake of the Isis threat, critics weigh in, as the US fuels up with Saudi Arabia to wage another war

The WEF ranked the UK labour market in the top 10 for flexibility.

Apple's free replacement program for defective iPhone 5 batteries starts 22 August.

Khan requests the United States to stay out of Pakistan's politics.

August 21 is celebrated as National Seniors Citizens day in the United States

Missouri governor Jay Nixon signs order to send National Guard to quell unrest

Maliki paves way for successor, Haider al-Abadi, in order to 'preserve unity' in Iraq.

White House shocked to find Israel securing arms from Pentagon without approval.

Conspiracy theorists weigh in on motives behind the US's decision against sharing ZMapp.

US jets begin striking Islamic militant positions in Gwer and Makhmur districts.

A comparison between the two suggests a very different environment at Old Trafford this season

The tanker is thought to be carrying around one million barrels of crude oil, worth about $100m.

European Union and United States to pass sectoral sanctions in defence, finance and energy sectors.

US Graduate student arrested after hidden cameras found around Delaware campus.

Rezaian, his wife and two freelance photojournalists detained.

IMF cut global economic growth forecast to 3.4% after US and China weakness.

'SOHO China Scholarships' are aimed at empowering less-well-off Chinese students

The Dutch coach slams United's tour of the United States

Amid growing tensions Erdogan admits matters are now dealt with by foreign ministers.

Fox News captures John Kerry speaking to a top aide, sarcastically calling the Israeli offensive a "pinpoint" operation.

The Brazilian international looks likely to leave Old Trafford

Pew Poll shows 51% of Americans side with Israel with just 14% favouring Palestinians in current conflict.

CEO Igor Sechin says the Russian oil giant is nothing to do with Ukraine Crisis.

Russian foreign ministry says EU is bowing to US pressure over fresh sanctions.

EIB and EBRD asked to halt financing to new projects in support of ongoing insurgency in eastern Ukraine.

US fighter jet sale remains on the table as Qatar seeks to boost its defence capability.