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Turkey in cross-border operation to free IS-held Syrian town 24 Aug 2016 - 11:02 am

This picture taken from the Turkish Syrian border city of Karkamis in the southern region of Gaziantep, on August 24, 2016 shows smoke...

Bangladesh arrests Islamist accused of killing publisher 24 Aug 2016 - 10:59 am

A file photo showing security personnel on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. (REUTERS) Dhaka: Bangladesh police said Wednesday they had arrested six members...

Iran rounds up 450 social network users 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Tehran: Iran has "arrested or summoned" around 450 social media users over their online activities, a website linked to the powerful Revolutionary Guards...

Brussels police hold Filipina after bus stabbing 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Police officers walk on the Avenue des Casernes in Etterbeek Brussels, Belgium, during an action on April 9, 2016. AFP /Belga /NICOLAS MAETERLINCK ...

Danish lawmakers to visit Australia's Nauru migrant camp 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Refugees on Nauru protesting on 7 April 2015 at Anibare camp against offshore processing in defiance of a new law that requires protesters...

Special Report: New massacre reports show US inability to curb Iraq militias 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Destroyed buildings from clashes are seen on the outskirts of Falluja, Iraq, June 20, 2016. REUTERS Shi’ite militias carried out more abuses in...

Turkey orders evacuation of border town opposite Syria's Jarabulus: TV 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Istanbul: Turkey on Tuesday ordered residents to evacuate a Turkish border town that lies opposite the Syrian town of Jarabulus controlled by Islamic...

PYD makes gains in Hasakah in Syria 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Members of the Kurdish police known as the Asayesh control a motorcycle driver in the neighbourhood of Al-Masaken in the northeastern Syrian city...

Foreign volunteers take aim at IS while they still can 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

This selfie provided to AFP on August 18, 2016 shows "Mike", aka Peshmerganor, a Norwegian former soldier who is volunteering to help peshmerga...

Inmate who says he's Prince's son to get new DNA test 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Prince, who died at age 57 from an overdose of painkillers, did not leave a will. The "Purple Rain" icon's estate is estimated...

Rio to help cover deficit of local Olympic committee: mayor 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

A man enjoys sunrise on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 23, 2016. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann By Stephen Eisenhammer RIO DE JANEIRO:...

Czech police probe fake Islamic attack stunt 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

A couple look on the Street performers during a sunny day on April 5, 2016 on the Old Town Square in Prague. AFP...

Trump finds Republican rallying cry in Clinton foundation attacks 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at Trump Doral golf course in Miami July 27, 2016. REUTERS /...

Iraq executions carried out without proper trial, fuelled by vengeance: UN 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

“The individuals who have been executed were convicted only on the basis of information provided by secret informants or by confessions allegedly extracted...

Over 300 dead in India as floods force villagers into relief camps 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

An Indian pedestrian walks through a flooded street at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi on August 23, 2016. India's holy city of Varanasi has...

South African police summon finance minister Gordhan: source 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Pravin Gordhan. Reuters Police orders Gordhan to appear on Thursday - report Treasury confirms finmin contacted Hawks unit has been investigating tax unit ...

FBI probing possible Russian hack of US newsrooms: CNN 24 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

The FBI and other US law enforcement agencies are examining the breaches, US officials told CNN, and investigators believe Russian intelligence is likely...