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Kurdish forces advance against Islamic State in northeastern Syria
Towns and villages have been liberated in attacks backed by US-led airstrikes.
Christian film wins big at Golden Raspberry awards
Kirk Cameron's 'Saving Christmas' won in four of six categories in the spoof Oscars.
Mafia need to repent and open their hearts to God, says Pope Francis
The Catholic Church will welcome them if the stop serving evil, said the Pope yesterday.
Kerry warns of Palestinian Authority collapse as Israel blocks funding
Israel has withheld funds because of Palestinian moves to join the International Criminal Court.
Libya: Islamic State militants claim responsibility for suicide attacks that kill 42
Car bombings in eastern Libya are an apparent retaliation for Egyptian air strikes after 21 Coptic Christians were murdered.
Rights groups will picket Oscars over lack of ethnic diversity in awards nominees
No actors from ethnic minorities were nominated this year.
Greece back from the brink as both sides claim victory in negotiations
An extension to Greece's rescue plan has been agreed, averting a cash crunch.
Ukraine will dominate London talks between John Kerry and Philip Hammond
The American secretary of state and British foreign secretary will discuss penalties on Russia.
Incensed: Thai health ministry issues joss stick warning
Burning incense sticks near food could cause cancer, officials say.
Greece 'will not be pushed' into accepting old bailout programme
A government spokesman has said that"conditions have matured" for a settlement.
Mosul recapture from Islamic State will begin in April-May, says US
A US Central Command official has signalled an attack by Iraqi and Kurdish forces.
Ferguson police department to face Department of Justice action over racial discrimination
A CNN report says that the police force responsible for Michael Brown's shooting is facing allegations of discriminatory tactics.
Christian florist who refused to provide flowers for gay wedding is guilty of discrimination, judge rules
Barronelle Stutzman has violated state anti-discrimination laws.
Ukraine president calls for UN peacekeepers as rebels continue advance
Pro-Russian rebels seized another town after a ceasefire was supposed to take effect.
Tsipras: Greece will not be 'blackmailed' into dropping demands
A war of words between Greece and Germany has escalated.
Syria is willing to suspend air strikes on Aleppo for six weeks, UN says
Aerial bombardment and shelling will end so a ceasefire can be tested.