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Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone declares a week of national mourning after mudslide

Aid workers fear decomposing bodies left out in heat may spark health crisis

16 August 2017

Japan

USA-Japan begin massive military exercise in Hokkaido

Northern Viper, a live firing exercise, is the largest joint operation between the two countries

16 August 2017

World News

UK's largest aircraft carrier docks at home port

HMS Queen Elizabeth will be based at Portsmouth

16 August 2017

World News

Sterling drops to new low against euro

UK currency is being hit by weaker than expexted inflation data

15 August 2017

Germany

Air Berlin files for insolvency as Etihad cuts funding

Lufthansa waits in wings to plunder most profitable parts of stricken carrier

15 August 2017

Pakistan

Pakistan celebrates 70 years of independence

The festivities were marked by fireworks and flag waving across the country

14 August 2017

Spain

Spain's football federation chief arrested in corruption operation

Top football administrator's son is also among targets of investigation, AFP reports.

18 July 2017

Pakistan

At least two dead in Karachi building collapse

The three-story block in Pakistan's sprawling port city came down as residents slept

18 July 2017

Venezuela

Maduro vows to press ahead with new assembly plans

Venezeula's president accused the EU's foreign policy of being "insolent" over comments on his country

18 July 2017

Poland

Britain's young royals begin Poland and Germany tour

Prince William and his family are in Poland and Germany to visit World War Two memorials and meet with locals

17 July 2017

United Kingdom

Five hurt after string of acid attacks in London

Police say the incidents appear to be linked

14 July 2017

France

Trump lands in Paris for talks and tourism

The US president and his wife will be guests of honour for Bastille Day celebrations

13 July 2017

Malta

Malta says yes to same-sex marriage

The EU's smallest nation is the 24th country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage

13 July 2017

United Kingdom

Grenfell remains recovery operation could take four more months

Metropolitan Police calls for patience over victim identification process

12 July 2017

Romania

Nazi Enigma machine fetches thousands for canny collector

€100 fleamarket find sells for €45,000

12 July 2017

Gaza

Israel unveils plans for artificial island off Gaza

Israel says project will ease economic and humanitarian woes in Palestinian enclave

11 July 2017

Iraq

Iraq celebrates recapture of Mosul from Islamic State militants

Thousands of civilians were killed in the battle which has left large parts of the city in ruins

11 July 2017

United Kingdom

Fire engulfes Camden Lock market

The blaze spread quickly at the popular north London tourist spot

10 July 2017

Sport

On and off-court stars shine at inaugural NBA awards

Celebrities mingled with current and NBA legends for the New York ceremony

27 June 2017

Cinema

Prepare for war for the Planet of the Apes

Conclusion of simian trilogy promises spectacular special effects and dark drama

27 June 2017