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Jihadist group Islamic State attempts to show softer side in battle for public's affection.

Austin Hospital in Melbourne sent out death notices for patients who were still alive

Unrest over the police shooting of unarmed black teen Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Hacktivist collective Anonymous claims to know which police officer shot Mike Brown in Ferguson

Five rockets launched into sea in 'test firings' hour before Pope arrived in Seoul.

Campaign highlights pathetic state of toilets, prompting promise of remedial action.

Deaths and new cases reported from Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.

Saudi Arabia is embroiled in a new controversy after donating £60m to the United Nations.

News of the extension of the truce comes as both sides exchange rocket fire.

With children dying of dehydration on Mount Sinjar, their parents resort to cutting themsleves and feeding them with their blood.

Seven-year-old canine celebrates landslide victory in mayoral elections.

Hamas has denied rockets were fired into Israel, as peace talks continue in Cairo.

Pakistanis set to march across the country in hopes of toppling the present government.

Researchers analysing mummy wrappings say the practice started in the First Intermediate Period.

Doubts cast over Australian station's 'exclusive' interview with Islamic State military chief talking about 'caliphate'.

Family claim Ezell Ford was shot three times in the back by police officer.

Socialist presidential hopeful was in Cessna 560XL that crashed in Santos, Sao Paulo.

Greece has announced the discovery of an ancient tomb in Amphipolis. Who could be buried there?

Wife of the prominent US anti-gay campaigner Jonathan Saenz left him for a woman, court documents reveal.

Number of French youths joining Islamic State continue to grow.

Women are committing suicide to avoid enslavement, as Islamic State militants kidnap women and girls in the Iraq mountains.

Government publishes 'behavioural standards' guide to reverse environmental damage.

Lauren Bacall died from a stroke at her home in Manhattan.

President Francois Hollande announces arms supply to Kurds "in the coming hours".

MPs from both ruling and opposition parties convene to discuss tabling the anti-gay bill again in parliament.

Foreign journalist reportedly killed as Hamas bomb squad tried to defuse unexploded Israeli device.

Belarus, part of a customs union with Russia, will not stop importing food banned by Moscow.

Footage shows IDF soldiers shoot 18-year-old in Hebron, West Bank, and mimic his pained reaction.

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