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Libya: Casualties reported in Tripoli hotel attack

Gunmen in the Libyan capital Tripoli have attacked a hotel often used by government officials and foreign delegations. There are reports of several

Ukraine

International concern grows after fighting in Ukraine escalates

Diplomatic pressure is being brought to bear on both sides in Ukraine’s conflict after the weekend saw some of the worst fighting in recent months

Ukraine

US may increase pressure on Russia over Ukraine issue

US President Barack Obama blamed Russia on Sunday for the fighting that has recently intensified between government troops and separatists in eastern

Yemen

Yemen sinks deeper into chaos as Shi'ite Hoothi rebels seize presidential palace

Shi’ite rebels in Yemen have taken over the presidential palace, strengthening their stranglehold on the capital Sanaa as the country falls deeper

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Israel

Palestinian man shot after allegedly stabbing several bus passengers

In Israel, up to ten people have reportedly been stabbed by a Palestinian man on a commuter bus in central Tel Aviv. Police say the alleged

Ukraine

Ukraine accuses Russia of fresh troop incursion as fierce fighting rages over Donetsk airport

Ukraine says some 700 Russian troops have crossed the border into its territory as fierce fighting continues for control of Donetsk airport. There

France

Tight security for burial of Cherif Kouachi in Gennevilliers

A cemetery in a Paris suburb is the final resting place of one of the two brothers who launched the deadly attack on the offices of the magazine

World News

Belgium says suspects detained in Greece not linked to its terror probe

Authorities in Belgium say four people detained in Greece are not linked to their investigations into terror attacks. Police in Athens had earlier

World News

Europe on high alert following anti-terror raids

Europe is on high alert following anti-terror raids in several countries. Across Belgium, France and Germany, more than 20 people have been arrested

World News

Dozens arrested in anti-terror raids in Belgium, France and Germany

Police carry out more than a dozen anti-terror raids in France, Belgium and Germany

World

Charlie Hebdo still alive

Millions of people in the streets of France’s cities to say ‘I am Charlie’. The previous week’s terrorist attacks triggered a surge in national

Ukraine

OSCE sends drone to probe Ukraine fatal bus attack

International monitors from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has sent a drone to fly over the site in eastern Ukraine

France

Malian Muslim honoured for saving lives during Kosher store attack

A Malian Muslim who saved several lives during an attack on a Jewish supermarket is to be given French nationality. 24-year-old shop attendant

France

Belgian newsagents threatened over sale of Charlie Hebdo

In Belgium, some shops planning to sell the latest issue of Charlie Hebdo magazine have been warned they face reprisals. At least four newsagents in

Culture news

Pirate tribute to Charlie Hebdo goes like hot cakes in French city of Lyon

The reaction to the attacks against French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo have been many. In the French city of Lyon, the tragedy sparked a

Yemen

Al Qaeda in Yemen says it was behind Charlie Hebdo killings

Al Qaeda in Yemen has claimed responsibility for the carnage at Charlie Hebdo, calling it the “blessed Battle of Paris”. A video purportedly from the

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Jewish victims of Paris terror attack mourned at Jerusalem funeral

Ukraine

At least 12 killed in Ukraine bus attack

It is the deadliest attack on civilians in Ukraine since efforts four months ago to implement a ceasefire. At least twelve people are dead and 16

France

New footage emerges of Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack

Dramatic new video has emerged showing Islamist militants Cherif and Said Kouachi during Paris attack

Ukraine

At least 12 dead in shelling of Ukraine bus

Ukraine has seen its hopes for peace shattered once again. At least 12 people were killed on Tuesday when shelling hit a passenger bus in the eastern

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