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Beijing's pollution index will exceed 500 micrograms per cubic metre, 20 times higher than safe levels.

Turkey and Israel reportedly reach agreement on normalising relations following secret talks in Switzerland.

Israeli Medical Association says wounded should be treated in order of severity of injuries.

The Pentagon chief said it was a 'mistake' to use his iPhone to send administrative emails.

Edith Schumacher says she told Airbnb about the camera, but the apartment continued to be listed.

International Migrants Day is marked on 18 December to raise awareness of refugee plight.

The resolution, sponsored by the US and Russia, elevates Isis to the same threat level as al-Qaeda.

New DUP leader Arlene Foster witnessed IRA violence - and is now a partner for peace in Northern Ireland.

Toy guns will no longer be sold at Disney, SeaWorld and Universal Studios as a security measure.

Ronald Furlong sued the airline after hot tea was spilled on his lap, leaving him in 'immediate pain'.

Just one of three young men, including Ali Mohammed al-Nimr, facing execution.

RAF yet to target Daesh positions in Syria two weeks after air strikes vote by Parliament

Republican Ed Royce has said that more pressure needs to be placed on Pakistan to fight against Islamist extremism.

A Facebook post has gone viral after it appropriately addressed the issue of a rise in hate crimes against Sikhs.

Every day there are 100 victims of sexual violence, including rape, in the African nation

The framers of the deal hope the peace plan will bring Libya's 17-month civil war to an end.

The apex court has upheld one law that requires married couples to adopt the surname of either spouse.

Meridiana flight IG220 makes emergency landing in Catania after experiencing technical issue.

Saudi Arabia could execute three juvenile offenders as part of a mass execution.

Trump's admiration for Russia's strongman president is evidently mutual.

Court rules Kanu's detention unlawful but family and supporters say Biafran leader's whereabouts unknown.

European Union seeking a deal that will provide a way out of question over future of Britain's membership

In a statement the Libyan Air Force said the soldiers arrived at 6am on 17 December.

UN body expected to approve new resolution to prevent a deterioration of the human rights situation.

In his annual Q&A, Russian leader also says Fifa boss Sepp Blatter 'deserves Nobel Prize'.

Village near Brescia sparks controversy with 'Taliban' road signs providing 'historic information'.

New law allowing police to seize refugees' valuables expected to be passed in January.

Family of James Foley 'deeply disturbed' after far-right FN leader posted image of his decapitated body.

Citizen journalist group was awarded by the CPJ in New York