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Memorial Day will be celebrated across the US on 25 May.

High school in Manhattan was evacuated three times in 10 days due to repeated bomb threats.

Isis release a document saying forced sex is an Islamic practice, and President Obama's wife is a sex worker.

Isis claims it could buy a nuclear weapon from Pakistan and smuggle it into the US.

Russian president signs law banning organisations deemed a threat 'Russia's constitutional order, defensive capacity and security'.

Around 30 mass graves of suspected trafficking victims found near Malaysia's border with Thailand.

Local reports suggest that latest skirmishes partly brought down the largest crossing at the Saudi Arabia-Yemen border.

Michael Brelo found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with fatal shooting in 2012.

Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin concedes Catholic Church needs to do 'reality check' to reconnect with younger generation.

Annegret Raunigk who has 17 children underwent IVF after one of her children wanted a younger sibling.

The children were taken to hospital with severe vomiting and stomach cramps after eating chicken sandwiches.

Dobell Federal Liberal MP Karen McNamara recounted the shocking incident at the Central Coast Ice Summit.

Yes vote attracts more than 62% of the national vote and reaches nearly 75% in some areas.

Former nun said 'yes' after Senator Katherine Zappone re-proposed at Dublin Castle, asking her partner to marry her in Ireland.

Arrangements to change Ireland's constitution to recognise same-sex marriages are expected to start within days.

Islamic State fighters have broken into the museum of the ancient town of Palmyra, according to a Syrian official.

People across the world have been celebrating a step towards equality in Ireland.

China warns US reconnaissance flights over disputed territories could jeopardise stability of entire region.

Iraqi army forces and Shia militias are counterattacking against Islamic State insurgents near Ramadi.

The United Nations said 130 women and 234 children have been killed in Yemen

Same-sex marriages are likely to be approved with a 2:1 victory based on early tallies from across the country.

Key activists detained by security forces and later released after their attitudes were 'adjusted'.

Israeli women are now at the forefront of hostility to the Palestinians and their dream of statehood.

Bill was voted 57-42, three votes short of 60-threshold required.

Indonesia says most stranded people are 'illegal labourers' seeking jobs in Malaysia.

The iconic landmark was later reopened and is expected to remain open.

The ceasefire with government had been in place since December 2014.

Attention 'deployed' over larger environment may be key to innovation.

Announcement was expected on opening dates of respective embassies.