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12,000 American troops to stay after end of the year in deal signed by new Afghan President Ashraf Ghani

Newly-established jihadist group pledges allegiance to Islamic State

North Korean leader reportedly undergoes surgery for fractured ankles.

'Hunter' is like any other separatist fighter in eastern Ukraine – apart from his American accent.

Jan Morgan wrote a post explaining why she doesn't want Muslims in her gun range.

Kurdish offensive strikes at points north of Mosul, south of oil hub Kirkuk and at a town situated on the Syrian border.

Hassan El Sabsabi, 23, arrested in Melbourne for sending money to Islamic State and Jabhat al-Nusra.

Four traders from BGC Partners paid $2600 to feed demonstrators

US-led military operation cost between $780m and $930m through 24 September, according to Washington-based CSBA.

Israeli soldiers take their lives because of psychological problems in connection with Gaza conflict

Ankara deploys tanks near Turkey-Syria border and considers sending troops to Syria.

Occupy Central protesters set to intensify campaign and tensions expected to rise further on Chinese National Day.

In a forced speech during an Isis propaganda video, UK hostage John Cantlie speaks out against the US air strikes on the militant Islamic group.

Two children aged 12 and 12 months saved but three-year-old twins perish

Around a fifth of boys at Rubane House in County Down were subjected to sexual or physical abuse, according to a public inquiry.

Tycoon Donald Trump was angered by a Twitter user, and has threatened to sue over being tricked into retweeting an image of serial killers Fred and Rose West.

Thousands of pro-democracy protestors have weathered tear gas and police baton charges to stay on the streets of Hong Kong.

The country's defence spending is less than the 2% of GDP recommended by Nato.

Israeli PM says Hamas and Isis are 'branches of the same poisonous tree'.

Vincente and Dorma Ridon guilty of coercing teenage girls to torture animals for fetish films

The Banality of Evil: Daniel and Geo Fuchs photograph Stasi police headquarters, interrogation rooms and prisons.

The actress spoke about her mother's abuse at the 40th anniversary of the Rape Treatment Centre.

Rayhaneh Jabbari spent seven years in prison for killing a man who she said tried to rape her

Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University doctors say they have created an antibody treatment for Ebola

Fighting just one mile outside Iraqi capital reported as terror group continue advance

US Geological Survey says volcano Mount St Helens in Washington is showing signs of eruption

Businessman doesn't notice picture of 'recently passed away parents' actually notorious killers

Ghani asks Afghan Taliban and Hezb-e-Islami to give up arms and engage in talks.

Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy said vote was not compatible with Spanish constitution