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North Korea crisis: UN political chief in rare visit to Pyongyang

Jeffrey Feltman's visit to Pyongyang is the first by a United Nations senior official in six years. More >> http://ift.tt/2Byw8C2

12-05
01:45

Jerusalem: New warnings on US shift on city status

France is the latest nation to warn Donald Trump against recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital. More >> http://ift.tt/2zQA8gA

12-05
03:06

Ocean plastic a 'planetary crisis' - UN

Life in the seas risks irreparable damage from the ever-increasing tide of plastic waste, the UN's head of oceans has warned. More >> http://ift.tt/2jMZ568

12-05
06:24

Bryan Singer: Director fired from Freddie Mercury film

The film, titled Bohemian Rhapsody, will tell the story of the late Queen frontman's life. More >> http://ift.tt/2A2sfZU

12-05
01:36

Supreme court backs Trump travel ban

US Supreme Court allows President Trump's travel ban on six mainly Muslim countries to go fully into effect. More >> http://ift.tt/2ANFpcE

12-04
00:27

Trump shrinks Utah monuments angering environmentalists

Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante monuments are to be significantly reduced. More >> http://ift.tt/2A32yIJ

12-04
02:57

Nelson Mandela funeral: 'Millions misspent'

Money earmarked for schools and hospitals was used for commemorative T-shirts, a report says. More >> http://ift.tt/2ATI2Kw

12-04
02:41

UK and EU 'appear close to Brexit breakthrough'

The UK and EU seem to be close to agreement on key issues - including the Northern Ireland border. More >> http://ift.tt/2A0TZ13

12-04
07:50

Shashi Kapoor, Bollywood legend, dies at 79

The veteran actor starred in major Bollywood hits as well as several British and US films. More >> http://ift.tt/2iJVlpg

12-04
02:47

Trump obscene remarks were real - TV host Billy Bush

Billy Bush confirms hearing the current US president boast in 2005 about groping women. More >> http://ift.tt/2AKmMGx

12-04
02:14

Former Yemen leader Saleh 'killed'

Houthi rebels claim the former Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh has been killed in fighting in Sanaa. More >> http://ift.tt/2ALQWJK

12-04
01:01

Russia-Trump: President criticised for attacking FBI

Leading politicians have criticised his weekend tweets about the FBI and Russia investigation. More >> http://ift.tt/2Bxts7O

12-04
04:10

Yemen war: Saudi-led warplanes strike Sanaa as rebels clash

Aid workers say the violence in Yemen's capital has left civilians trapped inside their homes. More >> http://ift.tt/2jcX43p

12-04
03:45

Taiwan rainbow 'lasts record-breaking nine hours'

Taiwan's Chinese Culture University says the phenomenon breaks the record held by the UK. More >> http://ift.tt/2jcLBkt

12-04
03:01

Spain Catalonia: Four separatist politicians to stay in jail

A Madrid judge releases six Catalan separatist politicians but two must stay behind bars. More >> http://ift.tt/2zJJsD5

12-04
01:33

Malta arrests eight over blogger murder

Prominent blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a bomb attack which shocked the nation. More >> http://ift.tt/2jcR0bj

12-04
00:52

North Korea missile 'seen by Cathay Pacific airline crew'

A Cathay Pacific flight over Japan spotted what they believe was the missile exploding on re-entry. More >> http://ift.tt/2A1EcPg

12-04
01:53

UK foreign aid money 'diverted to extremists' in Syria

A foreign aid scheme is suspended by the government, after a BBC Panorama investigation. More >> http://ift.tt/2jHqnL6

12-04
06:18

India doctors fired for mistakenly declaring newborn dead

The hospital which employed the doctors said the "strict action" was taken after an initial inquiry. More >> http://ift.tt/2jaXR4P

12-04
01:36

Australia same-sex marriage: MP proposes in parliament

Tim Wilson's moving digression - a reaffirmation - came amid debate on legalising same-sex marriage. More >> http://ift.tt/2nome3S

12-04
02:04

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