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Colombia

Colombian landslide death toll rises to 290

As the death toll rises, rescue workers are rushing to bury identified bodies in the town of Macoa as soon as possible, to stop the spread of infection.

Colombia

Colombia: Damage and despair in mudslide-hit Mocoa

Funerals are taking place for some of the 273 victims of Saturday's disaster in the southern town.

Russia

Suspected St Petersburg bomber identified as Kyrgyz-born Russian

The man suspected of killing 14 people in a bombing on the St Petersburg underground has been identified as Akbarzhon Jalilov, a Russian citizen born in the former Soviet republic of…

Pakistan

Murders at Pakistani shrine leave at least 20 dead

At least 20 people have been murdered at a Sufi shrine in Sargodha, Pakistan.

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Iraq

ISIL's number two reportedly killed

Local media report the death of ISIL's second in command during an Iraqi airstrike in Mosul.

Israel

Israel: Teenage attacker killed

Israeli paramilitary police shot a 17 year-old Palestinian dead on Saturday after he stabbed three Israelis in Jerusalem’s Old City.

Colombia

More than 250 killed in Colombia landslide

The death toll has risen above 250 following a giant landslide that sent mud and debris crashing onto homes in southwest Colombia.

Paraguay

Paraguay: Police blamed as protester dies in clashes

The death of an activist during a police raid in Paraguay has heightened tension after a night of violence that saw the country’s parliament stormed and set…

Iraq

Suicide truck bomb kills at least 13 at Baghdad checkpoint

A suicide attack in Baghdad has killed at least 13 people.

South Africa

Veteran anti-apartheid leader Ahmed Kathrada dies at 87

South Africa mourns the loss of anti-apartheid leader Ahmed Kathrada who has died aged 87.

USA

Crowds attend Fisher-Reynolds memorial

The service for the mother and daughter actress duo featured home videos, photos and a recital by the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles

Libya

More than 200 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean

More than 200 migrants are feared dead after their capsized boats sank off the coast of Libya.

United Kingdom

Third victim named as US citizen Kurt Cochran

Cochran was in Europe with his wife Melissa to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, and had been due to return to the US on Thursday.

United Kingdom

Car attacker mows down crowds and stabs policeman outside UK parliament

A car has mowed down pedestrians near the Houses of Parliament, injuring many. Inside the grounds a man stabbed a policeman before being shot.

Belgium

Brussels marks one year since deadly attacks

Belgium's Royal Family is leading commemorations of the suicide attacks at Brussels airport and metro station that claimed 32 lives.

Belgium

Belgium remembers - anniversary of Brussels bomb attacks

One year ago Belgium was reeling from an attack by three suicide bombers on Brussels airport and a metro station in the capital.

United Kingdom

Martin McGuinness: mourners gather as coffin carried through streets

The former IRA commander turned politician died overnight at the age of 66.

Thailand

Tragic end for 'Piggy Bank' turtle in Thailand

The 25-year-old turtle died from blood poisoning related to surgery to remove coins from her stomach.

United Kingdom

Ex-IRA leader turned peacemaker Martin McGuinness dies

Sinn Fein confirms the death of Martin McGuinness, who went from IRA commander to Northern Ireland peacemaker and leading figure in the province's power-sharing government.

World News

Peru declares state of emergency due to deadly floods

A car owner had a lucky escape in Peru as he tried to cross a swollen river.