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According to Ministry of Defence figures, just four attacks had resulted in the jihadist group suffering casualties.

Samuel Oki, 35, was kidnapped along with Jonathan's uncle in Otuoke, Bayelsa state on 17 February.

Kapur was unfairly dismissed from his job after raising concerns about about unqualified staff in the NHS.

Many young Iranians feel their choices have been limited and are instead pushing for regime change.

Kurdistan Freedom Hawks says it is behind suicide car bombing that killed 28 in Turkish capital.

A human rights body has found that JNU student leader was subject to 'psychological pressure' during his interrogation.

French farmers have continued to carry out the demonstrations across the country, demanding government action to strengthen price rates.

Family and friends of reporter also known as Alexander Page worried after arrest.

Superpower steps up anti-foreign rhetoric ahead of September parliamentary elections

Writer of one of most-acclaimed novels of all-time died at her home following a long period of ill-health.

'Dirty' bomb capabilities of missing Ir-192 yet to be confirmed.

Case on treasonable felony charges adjourned to 7 March.

Violence has erupted in Uganda's capital Kampala. Police responded tp protests with tear gas and bullets.

Free Uganda has accused President Museveni of plotting to 'fraudulently declare himself president'.

The protest was against Australia's High Court decision to deport 267 refugee children and their families.

India's Jat community are demanding assurances in government jobs and educational insitutions.

Africa's oldest leader has no intention of stepping down – despite being Zimbabwe's only president since independence in 1980.

Rights groups claim Mali forces detaining thousands of conflict-linked civilians 'without legal warrant'.

US president told attendees it was 'essential to see themselves as part of the political process'

There is a middle ground on the migrant crisis - you can criticise religion without being racist.

It's still early days but the upcoming South Carolina primary and Nevada caucus will provide a clue.

Tensions are rising between China and its neighbours after Beijing deployed surface-to-air missiles on Woody Island, in the Paracels.

UPDATE: Leader Dr Kizza Besigye not 'escorted back to his home' but 'held at police station'

BJP Assam leader Prodyut Bora has resigned amid accusations of power centralised to the PM's office.

Earlier Russia and USA held bilateral talks ahead of meeting.

Video captures moment a helicopter carrying five tourists plunges into the water in Pearl Harbor

Press freedom watchdogs demand release of independent reporter held in Gaziantep.

Egyptian branch of Isis releases photos of execution in Sinai peninsula.

Judge to rule on prosecution's application to secretly try Kanu, charged with treasonable felony.