


Libyan forces corner ISIS in Sirte
14 troops have been killed as forces loyal to the UN-backed Government of National Accord slowly advance on Sirte
14 troops have been killed as forces loyal to the UN-backed...

Nations reach historic deal to reduce HFCs
150 countries agree on a deal to cap and slowly reduce use of hydrofluorocarbons
150 countries agree on a deal to cap and slowly reduce use...

Obama warns ‘democracy on the ballot’ in US election
US President Barack Obama warns that 'democracy itself is on the...
US President Barack Obama warns that 'democracy itself...

Three Turkish soldiers killed in largely Kurdish South-East provinces
Three roadside bombs left three Turkish soldiers dead and several others...
Three roadside bombs left three Turkish soldiers dead and...

Rocket blast hits Turkish resort province of Antalya
A rocket attack has hit the Southern Turkish resort province of Antlaya, but...
A rocket attack has hit the Southern Turkish resort...

Colombia extends FARC ceasefire amid talks to save peace deal
A peace deal between the Colombian government and FARC rebels has...
A peace deal between the Colombian government and FARC...

More Chibok schoolgirls likely to be freed soon, Nigeria says
The Nigerian government believes that more schoolsgirls abducted by terrorist...
The Nigerian government believes that more schoolsgirls...

Israeli anger at UNESCO motion condemning 'aggressions' at holy site
The UNESCO motion, submitted by the Palestinians and supported by Egypt,...
The UNESCO motion, submitted by the Palestinians and...

Accused New York bomber pleads not guilty from hospital bed
The man accused of setting off bombs in New York and New Jersey last month...
The man accused of setting off bombs in New York and New...

Fears surround Thailand's heir Maha Vajiralongkorn
With a reputation of inappropriate and eccentric behaviour, Thailand’s...
With a reputation of inappropriate and eccentric behaviour,...

Sturgeon announces new Scottish independence referendum bill
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she is determined that Scotland...
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she is...

UN General Assembly elects Guterres as secretary general
Antonio Guterres – former prime minister of Portugal and UN refugee chief...
Antonio Guterres – former prime minister of Portugal...


Hong Kong MPs defy China during swearing-in ceremony
Pro-democracy Hong Kong politicians crossed fingers and altered references...
Pro-democracy Hong Kong politicians crossed fingers...

Thailand’s revered king passes away
King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died after 70 years on the throne
King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died after 70 years on the...

Nigeria's Boko Haram frees 21 Chibok schoolgirls
Boko Haram militants have released 21 of more than 200 girls kidnapped two...
Boko Haram militants have released 21 of more than 200...

Netherlands may extend assisted dying to those who feel 'life is complete'
The Dutch government intends to draft a law that would extend assisted suicide to the elderly who feel ‘life is complete’
The Dutch government intends to draft a law that would...

Trump faces new wave of sexual harassment allegations
A series of women have come forward with claims about the Republican, while...
A series of women have come forward with claims about the...

Teens arrested in Sydney for 'planned Daesh-inspired attack'
Two teenagers in Sydney, Australia have been arrested by a counter-terrorism...
Two teenagers in Sydney, Australia have been arrested by a...