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Iraq: Suicide bombing kills at least 22 in Baghdad 02 Jan 2017 - 02:17 pm
Iraqis inspect a charred vehicle on the site of a bomb attack in Sadr City, a majority Shiite neighbourhood in the northeast of the capital Baghdad, on January 2, 2017. AFP / SABAH ARAR
IS claims latest deadly Baghdad attack 02 Jan 2017 - 02:15 pm
People look at wreckage at the site of car bomb attack in a busy square at Baghdad's sprawling Sadr City district, in Iraq January 2, 2017. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad.
Foreigners majority of victims in Istanbul attack 02 Jan 2017 - 02:06 pm
Relatives of Ayhan Arik, one of the victims of the Reina nightclub attack, mourn during his funeral. Photograph: Ozan Kose/AFP.
Islamic State claims blast in Baghdad's Sadr City 02 Jan 2017 - 01:58 pm
A burned vehicle is removed from the site of car bomb attack in a busy square at Baghdad's sprawling Sadr City district, in Iraq January 2, 2017. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad
Baghdad suicide car bomb blast kills 32 02 Jan 2017 - 01:43 pm
Iraqis inspect a charred vehicle on the site of a bomb attack in Sadr City, a majority Shiite neighbourhood in the northeast of the capital Baghdad, on January 2, 2017. A suicide car bomb attack in a densely-populated neighbourhood of Baghdad killed at le
Iranian commander killed in Syria fighting 02 Jan 2017 - 01:10 pm
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'22 IS terrorists' killed in northern Syria 02 Jan 2017 - 12:31 pm
Photo: AA.
IS claims responsibility for Istanbul nightclub attack 02 Jan 2017 - 11:44 am
Carnations and candles are placed at site to pay tribute to victims of Istanbul night club terror attack in Istanbul, Turkey on January 01, 2017. (Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman/Anadolu Agency)
Blast in Baghdad's Sadr City kills at least 10: Police, medics 02 Jan 2017 - 11:24 am
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France calls on Russia to respect truce in Syria 02 Jan 2017 - 11:14 am
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Victims of Istanbul nightclub attack identified 02 Jan 2017 - 11:02 am
Relatives of Istanbul nightclub terror attack victim Ayhan Arik attend his funeral ceremony on January 01, 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency)
Turkey sees IS link to Istanbul attack: report 02 Jan 2017 - 10:44 am
A stray dog walks past Turkish police officer blocking the road close to the site of an armed attack near the Reina night club, one of the Istanbul's most exclusive party spots, early on January 1, 2017 after at least one gunmen went on a shooting rampage
In Iraq, Hollande says IS battle prevents attacks at home 02 Jan 2017 - 10:26 am
Iraq's President Fuad Masum (R) and French President Francois Hollande (L) speak at the start of their meeting at the presidential palace in Baghdad, Iraq, January 2, 2017 at the start of a one-day visit. Reuters/Christophe Ena/Pool
Turkish, Russian aircraft destroy Islamic State targets in Syria - army 02 Jan 2017 - 10:00 am
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France's Hollande in Iraq to review war on IS: AFP 02 Jan 2017 - 08:23 am
Iraqi forces patrol the Al-Intisar area in eastern Mosul after recapturing it in an ongoing military operation against Islamic State (IS) group jihadists, on January 1, 2017. AFP / AHMAD AL-RUBAYE
Air strikes, fighting mark end of Aleppo ceasefire 02 Jan 2017 - 04:45 am
Damaged building and vehicles are seen after regime warplanes attacked with vacuum bomb to Etarib district of Aleppo, Syria, yesterday.
Clashes test fragile Syria ceasefire 02 Jan 2017 - 04:25 am
Lights illuminate the sky after regime forces fire into the air during New Year’s celebrations in Damascus, Syria.
World condemns Istanbul nightclub attack 02 Jan 2017 - 04:25 am
Turkish police stand guard outside the Reina nightclub by the Bosphorus, which was attacked by a gunman, in Istanbul, yesterday.

Asia

This picture taken from Azabudai Hills on August 28, 2026 shows the Tokyo Tower and the city skyline in Tokyo. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) Japan to make driving tests harder for some older motorists
Students raise their hands as they evacuate during a nationwide school drills to safeguard students from armed intruders, at a school in San Rafael, Bulacan on September 3, 2026. (Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP) Philippines holds drills to safeguard students from armed intruders
Republic of Korea Prime Minister Han Seong-sook (C) speaks as Interior and Safety Minister Yun Ho-jung (L) looks on during a press conference announcing the relocation plan of government agencies at the government complex in Seoul on September 3, 2026. (Photo by YONHAP / AFP) Republic of Korea accelerates bid to put govt bodies outside of Seoul
This aerial photo shows flood in Qianchuan, China's Central Jiangxi province on September 2, 2026. (Photo by CN-STR / AFP) Schools, ferry routes suspended as Typhoon Saudel lashes east China

Europe

Image used for representation only. Man arrested with automatic rifle at Brussels train station
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Pedestrians walk through water sprays on Place Bellecour during a heatwave in Lyon, central France on September 2, 2026. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP) France recorded 'hottest summer ever': environment minister
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Africa

Representational file photo. Malaria kills 122 in Namibia as cases top 122,000
Pic from social media. Low S.African stadium flyover under review, next scrapped
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