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Islamic State claims bombings near Shi'ite shrine in Damascus
The ultra-hardline Sunni militants of IS, whose many foes are advancing on a number of fronts in both Syria and Iraq, are avowed enemies of Shi'ites, whom they consider a heretical group within Islam.
Iraqi forces attack ISIS positions south of Mosul
Iraqi troops attacked Islamic State positions south of Mosul on Sunday as the US-led coalition intensifies its campaign against the militants on multiple fronts across their self-proclaimed caliphate.
Libyan forces claim port in ISIS stronghold of Sirte
Forces aligned with Libya's unity government said on Friday they had taken control of the port of Sirte, making further gains in Islamic State's North African stronghold.
ISIS claims stabbing of Hindu monastery worker in Bangladesh
Police said unidentified assailants attacked Nitya Ranjan Pandey, 60, while he was walking in the northwestern district of Pabna early on Friday morning.
Chile: Church attacked as student protest turns violent
A student march in Chile's capital on Thursday ended with violent confrontations with police and the sacking of a Catholic church as the radicalization of the country's politically powerful student movement intensified.
Syria: At least 8 dead in Damascus twin bombings
At least eight people were killed and scores wounded in twin suicide and car bomb blasts on Saturday in a Damascus suburb that contains Syria's holiest Shi'ite Muslim shrine, state television said.
Clinton gets Obama endorsement as Democrats seek to unify party
Obama called for Democrats to unite behind Clinton after a protracted battle with Bernie Sanders for the party nomination.
Gucci uses Westminster Abbey as dramatic backdrop for 2017 cruise collection
Gucci used the stunning backdrop of Westminster Abbey for a recent catwalk show that teamed British retro chic with bold patterns and colours.
EU referendum: They're lying, Cameron says of Leave campaigners
"It is time that the Leave campaign was called out on the nonsense that they are peddling," said Cameron.
Has Hillary Clinton clinched the Democratic presidential nomination?
Clinton would be the first woman to be the presidential candidate of a major political party in the country's 239-year history.
Syrian and Russian aircraft step up bombing of Aleppo city
A civil defence worker said at least 32 people were killed in the rebel-held parts of the city during the air strikes.
Bangladesh: Suspected militants kill wife of anti-terror police officer
Also on Sunday, a Christian businessman was hacked to death in the northern district of Natore, police official Manirul Islam said. It was not immediately clear who carried out the attack, he said.
China on Brexit: Britain is better in than out
While some world leaders have trumpeted support for Britain to stay in the European Union in this month's referendum, China has kept a low profile. But with an important stake in the economic consequences, Beijing also quietly wants the "remain" camp to win.
Pope Francis says to sack Bishops if found 'negligent' in abuse cases
Bishops found to be "negligent" when dealing with cases of sexual abuse will be investigated and could be removed from office, a papal decree said on Saturday.
Iranian Supreme Leader: Britain is 'evil' and the US is 'Satan'
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Friday Tehran had no intention of cooperating on regional issues with its main enemies, the United States and "evil" Britain.
Syrian army opens major new front against Islamic State
The Syrian army backed by Russian air strikes has opened a major new front against Islamic State, the third big assault on the self-proclaimed caliphate this week after Iraqi forces attempted to storm a city and a Syrian militia advanced with US support.