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A Human Rights Watch report reveals children aged 12 are recruited to fight for anti-Assad armed groups

Peter Greste, Mohammed Fahmy and Baher Mohammed convicted of spreading false news and supporting Muslim Brotherhood

A giant burning pit, mistakenly created by scientist in 1971, could attract hundred of tourists

Rogue sergeant, who tried to commit suicide, caught and admitted to hospital.

Seven-judge panel ratifies lower court verdict that use of the word 'Allah' not an integral part of Christian faith.

Jordan deploys troops near its border crossings amid rebels' advance in western Iraq.

Shiite Iran's top cleric says US using sectarian divide in Iraq as ruse for re-occupying country.

In an interview Obama said that overcoming the militant group will be a global challenge.

North Korean state news agency KCNA dismisses Julie Bishop as American stooge after comments to US media.

Indonesian companies retail clothing ranges promoting jihadist group, with Hollywood-style graphics and slogans.

Rand Paul said the US government has been supporting Isis in Syria and funding its allies.

Couple rescued in Florida after treading water for 13 hours.

15-year-old Palestinian is first fatality in disputed territory since Syrian civil war began.

Khloe Kardashian was in full Native American attire in this picture posted to her Instagram.

US Secretary of State lands in Egypt to discuss Iraq, Syria and imprisonment of journalists

Anthropology researchers exhume remains of dozens of migrants who died while trying to enter United States.

Israel says mission has two aims: to find the children and crack down on Hamas militants.

Victim of a botched plastic surgery, Peanut was able to scare the judges enough to win the title.

At least 16 people killed and dozens injured as jets bomb residential areas in the town of Muhassan, near Iraq border.

Investigators said they are taking no chances with the piglets while the country is on high alert for terror attacks.

North Korea not suspected of involvement as South Korean soldier shoots five and wounds five at border.

Good ship Polar Bear heats up as flames in Chula Vista marina reduce luxury yacht to smoking wreck.

Nelson Mandela's former PA Zelda La Grange reveals Jeremy Clarkson's gaffe in new memoir.

David Cameron: 'gap year jihadis' pose real threat to UK security.

Reluctant Fundamentalist actor and rapper reveals racist abuse by England fan during World Cup match.

The CIA developed demon Bin Laden toy to scare children and undermine support for al-Qaida leader, it has emerged.

Oil to jump if conflict spreads to southern Iraq, where most production sites are based.

Until recently best known visitors were UN weapons inspectors, but thawing of relations with west has produced 400% surge in tour bookings.

Court upholds death sentences of 183 Muslim Brotherhood supporters including leader Mohammed Badie.