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Economic data from China, Europe and US to influence bullion prices next week.

Fire Brigades Union calls strikes over eight days, saying Conservative-led government 'scuppered opportunity to find a solution'.

With Hamas unable to cover reconstruction costs in Gaza, deal on international aid key to peace agreement.

Council chiefs say lack of awareness of dangers of laughing gas is 'deeply disturbing'.

Yemeni soldiers traveling on public bus were on way back to capital Sanaa.

US president's decision reportedly came in wake of growing threat to Washington's interests in Erbil and Baghdad.

Iselle downgraded to topical storm status before passing over Hawaiian Islands, yet, packs strong winds and heavy rain.

Amnesty International releases disturbing testimonies from health care professionals in Gaza.

The Pentagon confirmed that US drones and unmanned fighter jets attacked targets near the city of Irbil.

Militants using radical Islamic forums to gather force to fight the US war on Islam.

A Yazidi MP warned that the women, held at a school in Mosul, are being sold into slavery.

Surge in Rohingya children going hungry in dirty camps for internally displaced people

FAA orders no flights over Iraq as Islamic State cause security concerns on ground

Latest battles have brought air strikes, suicide bombs, and the bodies of women and children.

London-listed oil firms pull staff from Iraq's semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan.

62-year-old believe to have died after charging e-cigarette exploded and ignited oxygen equipment.

New travel advice from government warns British nationals to avoid Kurdistan.

US jets begin striking Islamic militant positions in Gwer and Makhmur districts.

Oscar Pistorius likely to have had mixed feelings judging by painful family history.

Mosul dam was captured by insurgents from the Islamic State on Thursday.

In new interview, spokesman for terror group says they will humiliate the United States

IBTimesUK presents a gallery of photos of Yazidi Kurds at Iraq's Lalesh temple.

Oil revenues, which account for 95% of government income, have been hammered by nine-month civil war.

Video going viral in Russia and Ukraine showing Bart writing 'Putin Huylo' on school chalkboard

Domestic violence victim comparison by Barry Roux fails to win support for Oscar Pistorius.

72 percent hope leaders achieve lasting peace agreement with Israel, survey reveals

Experts working to identify the cremated remains found in Delaware in order to notify relatives

Malaysia Airlines suspends its shares as next phase of search is outlined for flight MH370.

Diamond is apparently up for grabs in Lincolnshire after publicity stunt by jeweller 77 Diamonds.