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Police raids killed a number of high-ranking officials including former MP Nasser al-Hafy.

Energy-rich nation offers baths in Naftalan oil, which is said to have healing properties.

Of 6,000 volunteers, only 100 remain after vetting and training.

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Greece's debt crisis descends into an international war of words, with French government hitting back at former president.

Giant rats imported from Africa are being trained to detect unexploded landmines in Cambodia.

Under Nigerian laws, abortion can be performed only if pregnancy poses serious threat to the mother's life.

Seven firefighters taken to hospital after breathing fumes from the fire.

Foreign Office confirms number of British tourists murdered by gunman Seifeddine Rezgui has reached 29

The Kim Nirvana, carrying 173 passengers, capsized on the way to Pilar, Camotes.

Only cellphone cameras and still-photo cameras with fixed lenses no longer than three inches are allowed.

NGOs slam Australian Bill to jail those who expose conditions of detention centres.

Reports claim the United States is also on course to reopen its embassy in Havana later this month.

Rajapaksa did not specify which party he would contest the elections under, but supporters say he will form a new coalition.

Ashley Menatta, 53, is actually from the US and lives near San Diego.

The espionage focused on economic issues, rather than on security.

Schoolgirl from Singapore Sonia Jhala was a fan of the club.

A colleague working with him was not harmed.

The talks are in the beginning stages.

Nurse from Pennsylvania felt drowsy while feeding the baby.

Film to follow the story of a boy who tried to make a fortune using Chance and Community cards.

Greek Prime Minister hits back, accusing 'extremist conservative forces' of blackmailing his country.

Domestic transactions using foreign currencies, including US dollars, are banned in Indonesia.

Migrants are trying to take advantage of the situation.

Vietnam and Cambodia each blame the other for clashes in southern province of Long An.

Rapper Flo Rida has also dropped out of Trump's Miss USA pageant.

Israeli think tanks estimates global Jewish population is fast nearing pre-Holocaust figures at 16.5m.

Three-year-old Ji'Aire Donnell Lee's death has been ruled as murder.

Former lawmaker Nasr al-Hafi among allies of ousted president Mohamed Morsi gunned down in Cairo.