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US president vows action to stop jihadists from getting permanent foothold in Iraq

Cath Everett examines how South Africa's bird and sea life must be protected from loss of habitat and over-fishing.

Iran has deployed military forces to Iraq to defend Baghdad from the escalating threat of ISIS insurgents.

Sunni militants have surrounded Baiji oil refinery according to reports.

Shocking footage of police firing pepper spray emerges as CNN executive gets broken arm during violence.

IBTimes UK looks at some of the countries with the highest rates of child labour.

Israel won't attack Iran while nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1 powers are ongoing, according to a senior western official based in the region.

Portraits of fighters on both sides of the conflict as well as ordinary people caught up in it.

George H.W. Bush cannot walk but does not intend to let his frail condition stop him from completing parachute jump.

Jihadis marching on Baghdad control vast swathes of territory in Iraq and Syria.

Ukrainian interior minister says three tanks have crossed border from Russia as fighting resumes.

Human language evolved from birdsong and other primates, experts say.

BREAKING NEWS: State television reports that Iraqi air force is bombing Isis positions in and around northern city.

People want cheap diamonds and often they overlook the fact that these are sourced from corruption

New laws warn against treachery, alcohol, drugs and cigarettes and declare women should only go outside if necessary.

Huge production of La Traviata opens tonight in a vast expanse of desert near the Dead Sea.

Shipment of Kurdish oil bought by Russian energy giant Rosneft last month.

The resounding defeat of Eric Cantor by Tea Party candidate David Brat sends shockwaves through Washington.

Jihadist militants with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isis) are continuing their push towards the Iraqi capital

Tokyo summons Chinese ambassador to Japan over incident above East China Sea islands.

Sierra Leone shuts trade borders after 16 people die from Ebola virus.

Reports that Baathist General Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri is among leaders of the Sunni-led assault in Iraq

The UN estimates around 215 million of the world's children work, many of them full-time.

Palestinians claim autopsy proves Israeli forces killed West Bank teenager with live ammunition.

Vladimir Putin suggests Russia has made its final offer with $100 reduction.

New York Times reports on White House's opposition to getting involved again in Iraq.

The North Korean leader said weather forecasts must be accurate as they affect economic affairs.

Peshmerga fighters take full control from Isis after Iraqi army surrender in strategic oil city.

Jihadists reach town at 56 miles from capital.