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United Kingdom

#GE2015: exit poll predicts Tories will take shock lead, but not majority

As counting begins in the UK general election, an exit poll forecasts a shock lead for the Conservatives, although a hung parliament could still be on the cards.

United Kingdom

[As it happened] Tories' election win triggers rivals' resignations

David Cameron’s Conservatives won an unexpectedly big victory in the UK’s general election, after nationalists took hold in Scotland. It was

USA

Baltimore ravaged by riots following funeral of Freddie Gray

Baltimore is ravaged in the worst rioting against police treatment of African Americans the US has seen in months.

Indonesia

Australia makes final plea for stay in execution of Bali 9 pair

Australia makes a final plea to Indonesia for a stay in the execution of convicted drug smugglers Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan. Officials in Jakarta are said to be considering the fate of Filipino

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United Kingdom

Delivering the 'Conservative dream': David Cameron explored

He’s well-known for waving and likes to give the ‘thumbs up’. Looking for the ‘alternative vote’, the Conservative Party’s top man is campaigning on

Italy

Hundreds of migrants dock in Sicily; a further 115 rescued off Libyan coast

Is there a correlation between a decrease in funding and an increase in migrant deaths in the Mediterranean? Italy calls on Europe for action.

World News

At least 3 dead as storms batter Australia

At least three people have died in powerful storms battering Australia’s east coast. A woman and two men were killed as a result of floods in the New

New Zealand

AC/DC drummer admits 'threatening to kill', but may not be convicted

Phil Rudd is remanded on bail after pleading guilty to threatening to kill and drugs possession.

Yemen

24 hours in Yemen: Houthi leader speaks, air strikes and appeals for aid

Abdul-Malek al-Houthi has made his first public speech since Saudi-led airstrikes began over Yemen on March 26, 2015. He leads the rebel group

North Korea

'More powerful than a nuke': Kim Jong-un refreshed after 'climbing highest peak'

North Korean media claims leader Kim Jong-un has climbed Paektu Mountain, the secretive state's highest peak.

Iraq

A deadly day in Iraq: Three car bombs in two cities kill at least 30

Three car bombs have exploded in separate areas of Iraq, killing at least 30 people. Erbil Islamic militant group ISIL has claimed responsibility

Iraq

Izzat al-Douri, Saddam Hussein's right-hand man, 'killed in shoot-out'

He was on the US military's most-wanted list: Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, a former henchman of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, has reportedly been killed

Germany

Families of Germanwings crash victims attend memorial in Cologne

Almost a month on: family members gather in Cologne to remember the 150 who died in the Germanwings crash.

Yemen

Iran's Zarif tells euronews 'foreign interference in Yemen must stop'

In an exclusive interview with euronews, Iran calls for an end to foreign interference in Yemen. It comes as the UN's special envoy to the country steps down amid mounting criticism for not brokering

Italy

More than a statistic: The human cost of migration to Italy

Hundreds die attempting to cross the Mediterranean from north Africa. Thousands are saved, but Italy is struggling to cope with escalating migrant arrivals.

Iran

US 'extremists' will not dictate Iran nuclear deal, says Rouhani

Iran has dismissed claims the US Congress could derail plans for a long-contested nuclear deal. Speaking from the northern city of Rasht, President

World News

John Kerry reassures G7 powers on Iran nuclear deal

The G7 powers discuss the looming Iran nuclear deal amid fears the US Congress may throw a spanner in the works.

Nigeria

One year on: Nigeria remembers schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram

One year on: Nigeria marches to remember the girls abducted by Boko Haram, as the president-elect vows to increase efforts to find them.

World News

Another tragic day off the Italian coast: 400 migrants die, witnesses report

Tuesday (April 14) marked another tragic day off the coast of Italy. Migrants arriving in the port of Reggio Calabria, at Italy’s southern tip, told

Yemen

Russia abstains as UN votes 'yes' to Houthi arms embargo

The United Nations Security Council has voted to impose an embargo on supplying arms to Shia Houthi rebels in Yemen. Council members voted in favour

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