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Violence in Iraq hits deadliest level in five years

The United Nations estimates that 700 people were killed in Iraq in April - the highest figure in almost five years. Tensions between Iraq's Sunni minority and Shi'ites, who lead the government, have reached their…

Iraq: Baghdad and Basra hit by car bomb attacks

Syria: fierce battle for strategic town of Qusair

Around 30 Hezbollah fighters and 20 Syrian soldiers have been killed in fierce fighting in Qusair…

Hot-air balloon collision leaves two dead in Turkey

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Chinese leader seeks trust in India

China's prime minister has pledged to build trust and cooperation during his visit to India. Li Keqiang's first foreign trip since taking office comes just weeks after a military standoff…

Hundreds stranded by floods in southern Chinese province

Severe flooding has left hundreds of people trapped in China's southern province of Fujian. Roads in the area looked more like rivers after storms hit the region over the weekend. Water levels…