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The forces of General Khalifa Haftar have entered the city of Sirte, which is half way between the capital Tripoli and Benghazi in Libya’s east
US President Donald Trump is contradicted by Pentagon as the department of defense claims an attack on cultural sites goes against international conflict law
150 arrested in Macau casino raids
Honk Kong police detain more than 150 people in weekend raids on casinos and hotels in Macau.
Honk Kong police detain more than 150 people in weekend...
Syrian prime minister joins opposition
Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab has defected from President Bashar al-Assad's government to join "the revolution", his spokesman says.
Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab has defected from...
Yemeni suicide attack kills 20
A suicide attack in the southern town of Jaar in Yemen has killed at least 20 people. The attacker blew himself up during a mourning ceremony.
A suicide attack in the southern town of Jaar in Yemen has...
Turkish soldiers, Kurdish rebels clash leaving 19 dead
Soldiers, village guards and Kurdish rebels among 19 people killed in Turkey...
Soldiers, village guards and Kurdish rebels among 19 people...
First gay pride parade held in Vietnam
Cyclists armed with balloons and rainbow flags cycled through Hanoi, marking the first gay pride parade to be held in Vietnam.
Cyclists armed with balloons and rainbow flags cycled...
Russia blasts new UN resolution on Syria
Russia has said a resolution on Syria passed by the UN General Assembly undermines peace efforts there, as fighting continues on the ground.
Russia has said a resolution on Syria passed by the UN...
Sudan and South Sudan strike oil deal
Sudan and South Sudan have struck a deal on an oil payments dispute that brought the two countries to the brink of war earlier this year.
Sudan and South Sudan have struck a deal on an oil payments...
Spanish PM considers bailout options
Spain's implied cost of borrowing fell below 7% on Friday as Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said he was considering bailout options.
Spain's implied cost of borrowing fell below 7% on Friday...
Fighting in Aleppo escalates
Fierce fighting continues over control of the country's largest city as death toll continues to rise.
Fierce fighting continues over control of the country's...
Tourism figures dramatically drop in London during Olympics
Following warnings issued by transport authorities for tourists and commuters...
Following warnings issued by transport authorities for...
Afghan forces foil insurgents’ plan to attack Kabul
Plans to attack Kabul with weapons and explosives have been foiled by Afghan...
Plans to attack Kabul with weapons and explosives have been...
US defence secretary threatens military action against Iran
US defence chief Leon Panetta says "all options", including military force, on...
US defence chief Leon Panetta says "all options", including...
Power restored in India after worst blackout in history
Power has been restored in India after the worst blackout in history which left...
Power has been restored in India after the worst blackout...
Death toll crisis continues to rise in Aleppo, Syria
Government and rebel forces battle each other to seize control of Aleppo which...
Government and rebel forces battle each other to seize...
China’s badminton players charged with deliberately losing game
China’s Olympic sports delegation launches an investigation after allegations...
China’s Olympic sports delegation launches an...
Gore Vidal, celebrated author, playwright, dies at 86
Gore Vidal, the novelist, essayist and playwright, will be remembered as much...
Gore Vidal, the novelist, essayist and playwright, will be...
Colorado shooting suspect to be charged formally in court
The former graduate student accused of killing 12 people in a shooting spree at...
The former graduate student accused of killing 12 people in...
Romanian president survives referendum
Romanian President Traian Basescu survives a referendum on his impeachment.
Romanian President Traian Basescu survives a referendum on...