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Russia

Russians rally in tribute to victims of St. Petersburg metro bombing

Thursday was the third and last day of national mourning for the victims of Monday's attack.

Syria

Sarin gas thought to be likely agent used in Syria attack

Sarin gas is now thought by many to have been used in the attack in Syria.

Russia

Russia pays tribute to St Petersburg metro bomb attack victims

People have been paying tribute to the victims of the St Petersburg metro bombing.

Syria

Suspected gas attack kills dozens in northern Syria

Another suspected chemical attack in Syria has killed at least fifty people including a dozen children.

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Russia

Among injured in Russia blast, four in a critical condition

Among the almost 50 people injured in the explosion in the St.

Russia

St Petersburg explosion: What we know

At 2:30pm local time, at least one explosion tore through the central St Petersburg Metro system.

Japan

Several students feared dead in Japan avalanche

Rescue teams have begun the desperate search for survivors after an avalanche hit a group of high school students and teachers climbing in central Japan.

United Kingdom

London attack: fourth victim named as Leslie Rhodes

A police officer, a teacher, an American tourist and a pensioner.

France

London attack: French school children fly home

Dozens of French teenagers caught up in Wednesday’s terror attack in London have flown back home.

United Kingdom

ISIL claims responsibility for Westminster attack

The self-proclaimed Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the London attack through its Amaq news agency.

United Kingdom

Theresa May tells MPs 'acts of normality' will defy terrorism

The British prime minister has addressed the UK Parliament the morning after the terror attack on Westminster.

United Kingdom

Terrorists turn everyday objects into killing machines

Brutal and simple everyday objects terrorists use to kill

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

Questions raised over Westminster security after attack

Britain’s security level remains at “severe”, its second highest state of alert, following the Westminster terror attack.

France

French student in custody after Grasse school shooting

A teenage student has opened fire at a high school in southern France, injuring several people including his head teacher.

France

Shooting at high school at Grasse in southern France

At least three people have been injured in a shooting at a secondary school in Grasse, southern France, on Thursday lunchtime.

Guatemala

Guatemala in shock after fire horror at children's home

The country has declared three days of national mourning after at least 22 young girls died in a fire at a home for vulnerable teenagers and children. Police are investigating claims of arson.

Syria

Syria: airstrikes hit rebel-held areas east of Damascus despite ceasefire

In Syria warplanes have bombed rebel-held towns east of Damascus, striking residential areas where less than 24 hours earlier Russia declared a ceasefire.

Afghanistan

Patients, doctors and nurses among dozens killed in Kabul hospital attack

Gunmen dressed as doctors have attacked a military hospital in an area close to the US embassy in Kabul. They are fighting with security forces inside the building in the Afghan capital.

Iraq

Iraqis treated for chemical weapons agents, as Mosul civilian exodus intensifies

As the battle for Mosul rages, tens of thousands of civilians flee the bloodshed.