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Burundi ruling party accuses Rwanda of 'exporting' genocide 27 Mar 2016 - 05:57 pm

Rwandan President Paul Kagame Nairobi: Burundi's ruling party has accused Rwandan President Paul Kagame of seeking to "export" genocide, as relations between the...

Ireland marks centenary of uprising that led to independence 27 Mar 2016 - 05:09 pm

Members of the Irish security services march through central Dublin on March 27, 2016 as part of the programme of commemorative events to...

Belgian police detain four suspects after 13 raids: prosecutor 27 Mar 2016 - 04:32 pm

A police officer stands guard at the entrance of a building in Avenue des Cerisiers - Kerselarenlaan in Schaerbeek - Schaarbeek district in...

Two arrested in Mali over I.Coast resort attack: security sources 27 Mar 2016 - 04:04 pm

Bamako: Two Malians have been arrested in the north of the country over a deadly attack on a beach resort in Ivory Coast...

Nigeria checking if would-be bomber is captured Chibok girl 27 Mar 2016 - 03:34 pm

Lagos: Nigeria is waiting for the green light from Cameroon to verify a would-be suicide bomber's claim that she is one of 276...

Use "weapons of love" to fight evil of terrorism, pope says on Easter 27 Mar 2016 - 01:29 pm

Pope Francis standing at the central loggia of St Peters' basilica delivers the "Urbi et Orbi" blessing for Rome and the world following...

Belgium attacks toll revised down to 28 27 Mar 2016 - 01:27 pm

File picture of shattered glass at Brussels airport. Reuters Brussels: The death toll from the March 22 attacks on Brussels airport and the...

Belgium charges 2nd suspect linked to foiled French attack: prosecutor 27 Mar 2016 - 01:03 pm

Brussels: Belgium has charged a second man linked to a foiled French attack with involvement in a terrorist group, the federal prosecutor said...

Man released after false IS alarm on Vienna-London flight 27 Mar 2016 - 12:59 pm

Image of an easyJet flight used for representation. Vienna: An Iraqi man hauled off an easyJet flight in Vienna just before takeoff after...

Syrian army command says Islamic State beginning to collapse 27 Mar 2016 - 12:19 pm

Forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad flash victory signs and carry a Syrian national flag on the edge of the historic city...

Migrants flood to Greek camp after rumours border will be forced open 27 Mar 2016 - 12:14 pm

A migrant girl stands in front of Greek police at a makeshift camp at the Greek-Macedonian border near the village of Idomeni, Greece,...

Ireland marks centenary of revolt that led to independence 27 Mar 2016 - 12:09 pm

The Irish Republic flag which was flown over the General Post Office (GPO) in 1916, is displayed at the "Proclaiming a Republic: the...

Nigerian businesswoman: A cut above in macho world of diamonds 27 Mar 2016 - 12:01 pm

Nigerian business woman Thelma West has a vast knowledge about diamonds London: Nigerian Thelma West is a rare gem in the diamond world...

Sanders trounces Clinton in Hawaii presidential caucus vote 27 Mar 2016 - 11:56 am

Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) speaks at a campaign rally at the Alliant Energy Center on March 26, 2016 in Madison,...

Disgraced celebrity surgeon's spoiled dreams of fame 27 Mar 2016 - 11:35 am

Picture released on July 7, 2011 by the Karolinska University Hospital shows Paolo Macchiarini of Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institute talking to...

Bolivia to take Chile to court over water dispute 27 Mar 2016 - 11:27 am

Bolivia's President Evo Morales.AFP/Filippo Monteforte La Paz: Bolivian President Evo Morales said Saturday that his country has decided to file suit against Chile...

Belgium charges attacks suspect, 'March Against Fear' called off 27 Mar 2016 - 10:53 am

People gather at the Place de la Bourse to pay tribute to the victims of Tuesday's bomb attacks in Brussels, Belgium, March 25,...

Congo opposition urges peaceful protest of president re-election 27 Mar 2016 - 10:45 am

Supporters of Guy Brice Parfait Kolelas, gather at the party headquarters in Brazzaville on March 23, 2016 (AFP Photo/Eduardo Soteras) Brazzaville: Five defeated...