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Shi'ite militias launch counter-attack on Islamic State near Ramadi
Pro-government forces are attempting reverse potentially devastating gains by the militants.
Shell boss warns that unchecked fossil fuel burning will cause global warming
The world's fossil fuel reserves cannot be burned unless some way is found to capture their carbon emissions, said Ben van Beurden.
Mexican government kills 42 in drug cartel shooting
One federal policeman died and another was injured in the three-hour battle.
Saudi Arabia: Islamic State suicide bomber kills 21 in packed mosque
The attack is the first in the kingdom to be claimed by Islamic State militants.
Overwhelming 'yes' vote likely in Ireland gay marriage referendum
Polls indicate a two to one majority in favour.
Analysis: How Islamic State became a 'state'
Almost a year after Islamic State's shock capture of Mosul, the militants' black flags have been raised over Ramadi and Islamic State has the foundations of a state.
Ireland gay marriage referendum: Polls open in historic vote
Ireland votes on Friday on whether to allow gay marriage in a referendum that could make the once deeply Catholic country the first in the world to adopt the policy by popular vote.
North Korea: Why the number of defectors has halved since 2011
It's much more dangerous, and twice as expensive, to defect from North Korea since Kim Jong Un took power in Pyongyang three and a half years ago, refugees and experts say
Syria: Islamic State claims full control of Palmyra
Islamic State fighters tightened their grip on the historic Syrian city of Palmyra on Thursday and overran Iraqi government defenses east of Ramadi, the provincial capital that they seized five days earlier.
Al Shabaab attacks village in Kenya's Garissa
Al Shabaab militants attacked a village in the northeastern Kenyan county of Garissa, the ministry of interior said on Friday.
New Osama bin Laden documents show fixation with attacking America
Newly released documents include a job application for jihadis.
Cameron to reveal new immigration crackdown as EU showdown looms
The prime minister will set out details of a law to make illegal working a criminal offence.
Fresh Ukraine clashes leave four dead
Fighting erupted between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists yesterday.
EU's migrant quotas are 'bordering on insanity', says Hungarian PM
Viktor Orban has made a combative appearance before the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Iraqis prepare assault to retake Ramadi after Islamic State victory
Shi'ite militiamen allied to the Iraqi army have advanced to a nearby base in preparation for a counterattack.
Homeless Nepalis sleep in the open as monsoon rains approach
Nepali tea shop owner Phurba Sherpa has spent four nights cramped under a tarpaulin with his wife and nine others on a school field outside Kathmandu.