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Islamist militants also capture fourth oil field and three towns overrunning unopposed Kurdish forces.

Rescue efforts in China's Yunnan province hit by a 6.1 strong earthquake are on.

Militant wing of Hamas says it doesn't trust Israel to adhere to ceasefire while IDF warns of retaliation.

IBT's First World War coverage will shine a light on the forgotten glories and triumphs of the conflict.

Strike on UN school in Rafa a "gross violation of international humanitarian law", says UN Secretary General.

Outspoken businessman criticises experts for bringing Ebola victims to the US and says they should be treated 'over there'.

Members of al-Qaida-linked Somali terrorist group executed for presidential palace attack in July.

Chinese fisherman Cai Chengzu claims he didn't know the 16 foot-long monster was endangered and was planning to sell it at market.

Intelligence sources claim Israeli spy agency Mossad intercepted John Kerry's calls during peace talks earlier this year.

90-year-old Texas grandmother angered by local construction work fends off officers for four hours.

Acclaimed historian and TV presenter Andy Robertshaw debunks the myths of the First World War

Despite official warnings that the Gafsa Beach lake is dangerous and unfit for swimming, hundreds of people have flocked to the vast expanse of water to cool off from the heatwave in Tunisia.

Lebanese forces clash with Islamists in Arsal after al-Qaida-linked gunmen seize police station killing five.

UN warns Gaza becoming 'humanitarian disaster', but Israel's military campaign goes on.

Wall of mud hit local festival after sudden burst of rainfall.

Chinese government says 59 terrorists and 37 civilians died during in 28 July knife rampage in Xinjiang.

A Royal Navy vessel is preparing to help British citizens leave Libya as fighting at Tripoli's airport kills 22.

Israeli Justice Minister Tzipi Livni calls for total removal of Hamas from Gaza and installation of Mahmoud Abbas.

Israeli Defence Forces confirms 23-year old soldier was killed during combat against Hamas fighters.

Isis lose control of key oil-rich areas as locals lose patience with brutal regime

Hungary's 700,000-strong Roma community is holding memorial events on International Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Eric Garner was heard saying 'I can't breathe!' in harrowing video footage.

Eddie Chamberlain could face prison after violating his probation by illegally keeping a venomous snake.

Weapons stockpiles of deposed dictator Gaddafi traded online, fuelling conflict throughout country and beyond.

Donations flood in for sickly Gammy and Thai surrogate mum as biological parents lay low after taking his healthy twin sister to Australia.

Irish, Mexican and Tanzanians among the first foreign visitors to North Korea Holiday Camp.

The suspected body parts of Matthew Symonds from Swindon were discovered at a recycling plant in Bristol.

Court finds procedural lapses in enacting draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act.

Foreign Office announces suspension of consulate activities as sectarian violence intensifies in Tripoli.