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Seamus Kearney

Iraq

Iraqi soldiers make big advances against ISIL militants in Mosul

The Iraqi army says it has now recaptured nearly all of the city's eastern districts and over the weekend it drove ISIL out of the city's main university

Italy

Quake survivors in central Italy protest over lack of help

Residents gathered in Accumoli to complain that not enough has been done to help them with cleaning up operations and reconstruction

France

French police arrest 10 over Kardashian robbery but still no sign of jewels

One of the rings stolen from Kardashian was a diamond engagement ring worth 3.7 million euros.

Iraq

Residents in eastern Mosul attempt to return to semblance of normality

Markets are back selling food as people venture out onto the streets and repairs are being carried out

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Poland

Poland welcomes 4,000 US troops as part of NATO deployment

It is seen as a show of force to Russia, which has slammed the move as a threat to its national security.

Vatican

New Palestinian embassy opened in the Vatican

The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also had an audience with Pope Francis, with discussions on how peace can be achieved

Iraq

Soldiers retake key parts of Mosul university but ISIL puts up stiff resistance

The recapture of the university would be a symbolic victory against ISIL, as the militants had been using it as a kind of headquarters

Iraq

Iraqi soldiers storm Mosul university in further push against ISIL

The Iraqi army says ISIL militants have been forced to retreat and a key bridge across the Tigris river has been retaken

World News

More than 70 deaths as extreme weather hits Europe

In some countries temperatures are at their lowest in more than 50 years, causing misery for residents and headaches for authorities

France

French left-wing presidential hopefuls take part in first TV debate

Seven candidates have taken part in the first French left-wing TV debate ahead of a primary to choose a candidate for this year's presidential race

South Korea

Impeachment trial against South Korean leader goes ahead without her

The Constitutional Court in Seoul has pushed ahead with the start of an impeachment trial against Park Geun-Hye, despite her refusal to attend

Cult

A beginner's guide to the "Kalachakra" ceremonies

The Dalai Lama has officially launched 13 days of ceremonies and rituals known as the Kalachakra Initiation in Bodh Gaya in India

USA

First Congress session overshadowed by ethics outcry and Trump Tweet

It was a Tweet from Trump that stirred things up, with the Republicans told they had more urgent priorities to deal with than weaken an ethics watchdog

China

China pollution alerts: "My baby is not allowed outside these days"

A red fog alert has been issued in Beijing, which already has an orange smog warning

Haiti

Businessman Moise confirmed as new president of Haiti

An electoral tribunal in Haiti has confirmed businessman Jovenel Moise as the country's new president

North Korea

Trump takes to Twitter to talk tough on North Korea

The North Korean leader said on Sunday that his nation was close to testing an intercontinental ballistic missile

Series

Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Poi-Kalyan complex

The Poi-Kalyan complex has become the iconic image of Bukhara

Myanmar

Police officers detained in Myanmar over disturbing video

At least four officers have been detained by over footage that appears to show police beating members of the Rohingya Muslim minority

Turkey

First funerals held for victims of Istanbul nightclub shooting

People have also been laying flowers outside the nightclub, which has been covered over with curtains.

Turkey

ISIL claims responsibility for Istanbul nightclub attack

A statement about the attack, which killed 39 people, appeared on a social media site used in the past by ISIL to claim attacks

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