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Firing squad executes men for allegedly helping US launch drone strikes on Islamists.

Dozens of insurgents are killed by government troops, during an attack on Bama, Borno State

Istanbul police open investigation as photo of officer taking selfie near suicidal man goes viral.

European Union could ban purchase of new Russian government bonds in fresh sanctions

Islamist Syrian rebels also demand aid and compensation.

Human rights group warns of ethnic cleansing campaigns by Islamic State in northern Iraq

Russia seems scandalised by Ukrainian defence chief's warning of biggest conflict Europe has seen since WWII.

Nurses in John F Kennedy hospital in Monrovia demand more pay and protective equipment.

With less than 50 doctors for a 4.3 million population, there are now renewed calls for better international response.

US drones fire Hellfire missiles at al-Qaeda-inspired group stronghold in Somalian port city of Barawe.

The Office star Ricky Gervais roused the fury of fans when he blamed the stars and not the hackers for the naked pictures of celebrities leaked online.

A British man and his Saudi wife physically assaulted by religious police outside a mall in Riyadh.

Little girl in in Roanoke, Virginia dies after being left in vehicle for an "extended period of time"

Nearly 4,000 migrants were picked up by the Italian navy after they were attempting to reach the Italian coastline from North Africa.

Army remains on the sidelines as the Supreme Court summons judges in a bid to end the ongoing stalemate.

As the 81-year-old is brought out of her medically induced coma, there are concerns that the comedienne's motor skills may be compromised, "leaving her either a vegetable or in a wheelchair.'

Valeriy Geletey says 'Ukraine has no plans to surrender' to Russia.

Polish Prime Minister addresses eastern Ukraine conflict at 75th anniversary of WWII start.

Israel's decision to expropriate 400 hectares of land has sparked outrage.

Head of Ukraine's Jewish community claims Russian neo-Nazis fight alongside rebels

Anti-government protesters storm Pakistan's state TV and push closer to the PM's residence.

Footage by Palestinian based Media Town shows impact of heavy shelling in Gaza Strip.

Former Serb policemen and soldiers of Mice paramilitary unit detained for mass murder.

North Wales Police continue to search for missing Isaac Nash.

IBTimes looks at the need to intensify media coverage of conflicts in South Sudan and CAR.

Italian media reports Russian leader's threat to European Commission President.

IS has turned schools into battlegrounds and could warp a generation of young people.

Kiev forces abandon key airport in restive East as rebel advance ahead of talks in Minsk.

On 1 September, 2004 more than 1,100 people became involved in a hostage drama that resulted in over 330 deaths.