President Hassan Rouhani loses an important mentor and supporter less than six months before the next elections.
There had been fears over the fate of anti-government protester Ildar Dadin.
Two American-born soldiers and three female recruits were killed in the rampage.
Girlfriend of missing 23-year-old discovered she was pregnant just weeks after he went missing.
He attacked report for containing "no evidence" to tie him to documents stolen from Democrats.
Kenyan hospitals paralysed as striking doctors rejected government wage deal.
Controversial Sinn Fein politician died aged 66 after suffering from the rare heart condition amyloidosis.
Moscow's influence in the Middle East is assured, but what about China, Ukraine and the Baltics?
Addo's office apologises for inaugural speech plagiarism.
Revolutionary Guard vessels failed to heed instructions to slow down as they approached US ships.
His departure is likely to spark a snap election and the collapse of the Stormont Assembly.
Lawyers said to have cleared Kushner for top spot in Trump administration.
President-elect has just confirmed Russia was behind political interference, see what he has said since his election.
Strike part of ongoing civil unrest against use of French in schools and courts and perceived marginalisation.
La Vijanera festival marks the beginning of longer days following the winter solstice, although it's origins remain unknown.
A life-sized statue is paraded through the streets for the "Traslacion" procession.
Many A-listers unhappy Trump to be sworn in as 45th president of the United States on 20 January.
Only two members of the Egyptian police at the security checkpoint were left unharmed in the attack.
Soldiers fired guns and staged two-day mutiny demanding higher salaries and improved living conditions.
Eurosceptic Five-Star Movement members ally with pro-EU Alliance of Liberals and Democrats of Europe.
Nigeria's leader Muhammadu Buhari to host four leaders as post-election political crisis deepens in Gambia.
Germany is also considering new laws to deal with asylum seekers considered dangerous.
'Africa's Pinochet' was convicted of crimes against humanity, rape, sexual slavery and torture in May.
There's 'no evidence' that Putin's plan to sway the election worked, Kellyanne Conway insists.
The icon, referred to as The Black Nazarene, is thought to have healing powers.
Hong Kong seized the vehicles in November as they were being shipped to Singapore from Taiwan.
Parliamentary panel set to seek explanation from central bank governor Urjit Patel.
Analysts say such a stern punishment for graft is another way for the ruling junta to control its opponents.
New report accuses City firm of corrupt practices across Africa.
Suspect claims blogger Sofiene Chourabi and photographer Nadhir Ktari executed in Derna after IS court order.