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Libya

American contractor among nine dead in Tripoli five-star hotel blast

An American security contractor was among at least nine people killed in an attack on a Libyan hotel on Tuesday. The contractor has been identified

Ukraine

Ukrainian rebel attacks on city of Mariupol are condemned by the UN as a war crime

The US and Russia differ on who is to blame for the recent escalation in fighting in Ukraine at a special UN Security Council meeting.

Greece

Greek singing legend Demis Roussos dies aged 68

Greek singer Demis Roussos, one of music’s most unlikely international superstars, had died aged 68. Early hits like ‘Rain and Tears’ brought fame

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At least 17 dead in protests on Egypt uprising anniversary

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Egypt

Violent protests mark Egyptian uprising anniversary

Gunfire and sirens were heard on the streets of Cairo as security forces once again used lethal force against protesters who were marking the anniversary of Egypt's uprising.

Ukraine

Poroshenko remains committed to Minsk peace deal

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko addressed emergency session of the National Security and Defence Council on Sunday. He said de-escalating the

Egypt

Egypt: Protests to mark 2011 uprising anniversary turn deadly

Several protesters were killed during bloody protests to mark the 2011 uprising

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

Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah death: World leaders gather in Riyadh to offer condolences

World leaders have been gathering in Saudi Arabia to pay their respects after the death of King Abdullah. The visiting officials met Abdullah’s

Ukraine

Kyiv vigil for victims of Mariupol shelling

People gathered in Kyiv to remember those killed during heavy shelling in Mariupol on Saturday, one day after rebels rejected a peace deal and

Japan

Japan outrage at ISIL claims it has executed hostage Haruna Yukawa

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed anger after ISIL claimed it had executed hostage Haruna Yukawa. The militant group issued a video

Ukraine

At least 27 killed in rocket attack on Ukraine's Mariupol

Reports say more than 80 people were wounded. Graphic video footage showed bodies lying strewn on the street.

Ukraine

At least 27 killed in Ukraine shelling

At least 27 people have been killed during shelling in Mariupol in eastern Ukraine blamed on pro-Russian separatists, which they deny.

Saudi Arabia

Activists pile pressure on Saudi Arabia's new king to clean-up human rights record

Activists say they fear Saudi Arabia’s new king will not do enough to clean up the kingdom’s human rights record. As King Salman took up power

Saudi Arabia

Late Saudi King Abdullah receives simple, traditional burial

The body of Saudi Arabia’s late King Abdullah, one of the richest men in the history of the world, was carried to his funeral in a simple shroud in

Saudi Arabia

Factbox - The all Saud dynasty

The House of Saud is Saudi Arabia’s ruling royal family. It is estimated to have some 15,000 members but the majority of wealth and power is

Switzerland

World leaders pay tribute to Saudi King Abdullah

Tributes have been paid around the world to Saudi King Abdullah who has died. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, many senior dignitaries praised

Saudi Arabia

New Saudi King Salman appoints half-brother Muqrin as crown prince and heir

The new Saudi Arabian King Salman has named his half-brother Muqrin as successor to the throne. Salman, who is believed to be 79, has already

Sport

Brazilian pro-surfer Ricardo dos Santos shot dead off-duty police officer detained

The surfing world is in shock following the shooting of Brazilian surfer Ricardo Dos Santos. The 24-year-old was allegedly gunned down by an off-duty

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Third day of unrest in DR Congo as rights group says over 40 people have died

For the third day running, violence has erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo as police clashed with demonstrators denouncing electoral