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Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Gaza border
Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian near the Gaza-Israel border today after thousands of Palestinians turned out for the funerals of dozens of protesters...
US judge allows sex assault case against Bill Cosby
US prosecutors can proceed with a sexual assault charge against comedian Bill Cosby, a judge has ruled.
Mr. Cosby is accused of drugging and fondling...
US Republican hopefuls unleashed a barrage of attacks on front-runner Donald Trump
Republican presidential hopefuls Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio have unleashed a barrage of attacks on front-runner Donald Trump in the last debate before next...
Nigerian university builds trench to stop Boko Haram attacks
Authorities in north-eastern Nigeria have begun digging a 17 mile trench around the University of Maiduguri to prevent attacks by Boko Haram Islamist militants.
On...
Sierra Leone plea for mudslide victims
Sierra Leone needs "urgent support" now for thousands of people hit by mudslides and massive flooding in the capital, the country's president says.
Ernest Bai...
Two children injured in shark attacks off coast of Long Island in New York
Two children have been injured in shark attacks off the coast of Long Island in New York in the first such incidents in the...
Ireland’s deputy Prime Minister resigns amid crisis
Ireland's deputy Prime Minister Frances Fitzgerald has said she is resigning for the sake of the country, averting a snap general election.
Irish Prime Minister...
West Indies icon Sir Vivian Richards backs new Pakistan T20 league
West Indies icon Sir Vivian Richards likes the potential of the inaugural Pakistan Super League and says the tournament has the ability to take...
US strikes Iran-backed groups’ facilities in Syria after base attacks
The US says it has carried out air strikes on facilities in eastern Syria used by groups affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps...
Rand Paul drops out of the race for US president
Republican Senator Rand Paul has dropped out of the race for US president after a disappointing fifth place finish in the Iowa caucuses.
Mr. Paul...
