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Turkey and US plan IS-free zone along Turkish border
Attacks will sweep Islamic State fighters from a strip of land along the Turkish border.

Labour Party is 'frightened of its own shadow', says Andy Burnham
The party lacks the courage and big ideas to win back lost voters, Burnham will say today.

US Scout movement lifts ban on gay leaders in face of church protests
The 105-year-old Texas-based organisation has been deeply divided over the policy.

Lord Sewel resigns amid cocaine scandal
A senior British lord quit his post on Sunday and will face a police investigation after a tabloid newspaper released a video alledgedly showing him semi-naked and snorting white powder through a banknote while partying with two women.

Jehovah's Witnesses hid child sex abuse cases: Australian inquiry told
The Jehovah's Witnesses Church in Australia failed to report to police more than 1,000 cases of child sexual abuse going back more than 60 years

Corbyn calls for large-scale renationalisation amid warnings of party meltdown
A battle for the party's soul has prompted warnings it could split in two.

Pakistan resumption of executions 'does not deter terrorists', say critics
Of 180 people hanged since December, fewer than one in six were linked to militancy.

Iran: 'Middle Eastern nations should combine to fight militancy'
Gulf Arab states fear Tehran will increase backing for armed opposition groups.

Chancellor George Osborne takes EU reform campaign to Paris
Osborne will seek support for a deal the government can put before voters.

Obama tackles Kenya on gay rights and corruption, pledges security cooperation
Kenya has suffered a spate of attacks by al Shabaab militants.

Britain to hold EU referendum next June, report says
The Prime Minister is said to believe an early vote may help win concessions from the rest of Europe.

Kerry to talk with Russia on Islamic State fight and role Iran might play
"We have to change the dynamic in Syria," said the US Secretary of State.

Turkey attacks Kurdish Workers Party camps in Iraq in blow to peace process
Ground forces hit the PKK as well as Islamic State fighters in northern Syria.

Obama in Kenya: Entrepreneurs hold the key to peace and growth in Africa
The US President said that governments had to ensure the rule of law was upheld and tackle corruption.

Turkey takes fight to Islamic State in air attacks on Syria bases
Turkish fighter jets pounded Islamic State targets in Syria early this morning.

Obama backs Cameron push for Britain to stay in European Union
Britain must remain in the EU to maintain its global influence, says the US President.