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Iraqis Have Mosul Airport In Their Sights As Advance Continues
Iraqi security forces are preparing to advance towards Mosul airport on the city's southern edge to increase pressure on Islamic State militants.
Iraqi Forces Accused Of Torturing And Killing Civilians In Mosul Attack
Iraqi government forces killed and tortured civilians south of Mosul, rights groups said on Thursday.
ISIS Abducts Security Forces, Takes Thousands Of Families Hostage
Islamic State fighters abducted 295 former Iraqi Security Forces members near Mosul and also forced 1,500 families to retreat with them, said the UN human rights organisation.
Clinton 'Has 90 Per Cent Chance Of Winning' â Final Poll
With hours to go before Americans vote, Democrat Hillary Clinton has about a 90 per cent chance of defeating Republican Donald Trump in the race for the White House.
Clinton Starts Final Campaigning Day With Boost From FBI
Democrat Hillary Clinton heads into the final day of a tight White House race against Republican Donald Trump on Monday with new momentum after the FBI's announcement that no criminal charges were forthcoming in the probe of her email practices.
Campaign Launched To Retake ISIS Capital Of Raqqa
A campaign to retake ISIS' de facto capital will begin within hours, according to a US-backed military group.
Trump Rushed Off Stage By Security In Last Campaign Frenzy
Donald Trump was rushed off stage by security agents at a rally in Reno, Nevada, on Saturday night after a false alarm as someone in the crowd shouted "gun" during scuffles with a man who held up a 'Republicans against Trump' sign.
Iraqi Troops Battle For Last Town Before Mosul
Iraqi troops advancing towards Mosul battled on Saturday for the last town left between them and the Islamic State stronghold to the north, which is already under assault from special forces fighting inside the city's eastern districts.
Pope Francis Slams Door On Female Priests â For Ever
Pope Francis said on Tuesday he believes the Roman Catholic Church's ban on women becoming priests is forever and will never be changed.
Trump Raises Spectre Of Crisis If Clinton Wins White House
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called Democratic rival Hillary Clinton a threat to the country on Monday.
'We Thought It Was The End Of Everything': How The Earthquake Destroyed Norcia's Churches
Sunday's earthquake struck the medieval walled town of Norcia as nuns, monks and priests were heading to morning services.
Calais Migrants Hold Final Service In 'Jungle' Church Before Demolition
Dozens of young Ethiopian and Eritrean migrants gathered on Sunday at a makeshift Orthodox church in the Calais 'Jungle' camp.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Fatal Stabbing In Hamburg
A follower of Islamic State was responsible for a stabbing attack on two youths in the German city of Hamburg two weeks ago, the militant group's Amaq news agency said on Sunday.
Ancient Basilica Devastated By Italy Earthquake, Say Monks
A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 magnitude struck central Italy on Sunday, causing the collapse of more buildings in small cities and towns already shaken by tremors in the past two months
Church raps Austria's far-right presidential candidate for invoking God
Austria's Protestant church has criticised the far-right candidate for president for using the phrase "so help me God" on his campaign posters,
Philippines' Duterte says God warned him off swearing
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has promised to stop swearing, saying God spoke to him on a flight from Japan on Thursday, warning him the plane would crash if he kept using bad language.