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Separatists say will allow ‘trapped’ Ukrainian forces to withdraw

Separatists say will allow ‘trapped’ Ukrainian forces to withdraw

Pro-Moscow rebels fighting in Ukraine said on Friday they would comply with a request from the Kremlin and open up…
Turkey’s Erdogan sworn in as president

Turkey’s Erdogan sworn in as president

Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in as Turkey's 12th president at a ceremony in parliament on Thursday, cementing his position as…
WHO says Ebola outbreak could strike 20,000 people

WHO says Ebola outbreak could strike 20,000 people

The current Ebola outbreak in West Africa could infect more than 20,000 people, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on…
Russian-backed separatists enter southeast Ukraine town

Russian-backed separatists enter southeast Ukraine town

Separatists backed by Russian soldiers have entered the town of Novoazovsk in southeastern Ukraine, a pro-government militia fighter said on…
Ukraine’s PM says Russia plans to block gas flows to Europe

Ukraine’s PM says Russia plans to block gas flows to Europe

Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk said on Wednesday that Kiev knew of plans by Russia to halt gas flows this…
IMF’s Lagarde put under investigation in French fraud case: source

IMF’s Lagarde put under investigation in French fraud case: source

IMF chief Christine Lagarde has been placed under formal investigation by French magistrates on Wednesday for her alleged role in…
Skies calm over Gaza as long-term truce takes hold

Skies calm over Gaza as long-term truce takes hold

The skies over the Gaza Strip were calm Wednesday as a long-term ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinians took hold…
Social media: Islamic State executes soldiers, takes hostages at Syria base

Social media: Islamic State executes soldiers, takes hostages at Syria base

Islamic State militants have executed Syrian army soldiers and are holding a group of them hostage after capturing an air…
Iran supplied weapons to Iraqi Kurdish forces; Baghdad bomb kills 12

Iran supplied weapons to Iraqi Kurdish forces; Baghdad bomb kills 12

Iran has supplied weapons and ammunition to Iraqi Kurdish forces, Kurdistan President Massoud Barzani said Tuesday at a joint press…
Israeli air strikes target more Gaza high-rises

Israeli air strikes target more Gaza high-rises

Israel bombed more of Gaza's tallest structures on Tuesday, bringing down a 13-storey apartment and office tower and destroying most…
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