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Islamic State of Iraq and Levant claims it killed 1,700 Iraqi soldiers who surrendered in Tikrit.

Sources say Democrat politicians are backing him to run for Governor of California - and even the White House.

Sprawling villa, once an opulent love nest, lies empty and abandoned in remote east German countryside.

Russia call for Andriy Deshchytsia to be fired after he tells anti-Moscow protesters Russian President is a dickhead.

Uzbek rebel who led the Karachi airport attack killed in strikes on suspected Taliban hideouts, according to the Pakistani army.

Army say 279 Isis fighters killed in 24 hours as government-aligned forces attack Sunni extremists' positions.

At least six members of Kurdish forces killed in north-east Iraq in reported mistaken identity air strike.

Police say nine people killed and at least 20 injured when a suicide bomber struck near Tahrir Square.

Special Air Service team flying to Baghdad as west mulls intervention to halt advance of Isis.

Islamic leaders in Mosul and Tikrit executed by al-Qaida-linked insurgents for not falling in line.

Ukraine president declares Sunday a national day of mourning for 49 servicemen who died in Luhansk plane attack.

Bus explosion kills 11 and Taliban cut off people's fingers as punishment for voting.

Moscow rebukes Ukrainian police for 'inaction' after rioters attack the Russian embassy in Kiev.

A Chinese woman unknowingly became host to an 8ft tapeworm after eating almost raw beef while on holiday in south-east Asia.

Nouri al-Maliki's announcement follows desertions by security men as Isis insurgents seize key towns.

Former UK prime minister blames administration of Nouri al-Maliki and Syrian civil war for crisis.

Pakistani fighter jets pound militant hideouts in mountainous Dehgan area killing dozens.

The comedian and actor Sam Kelly has passed away at the age of 70. He was best known for his roles in British sitcoms such as Porridge and 'Allo 'Allo!

Stop Putin by building huge fence, proposes energy mogul and governor of industrial region.

Over seven million vote despite Taliban threats to stay away from election.

Singer has made a plea that will see him escape more severe punishment after Miami arrest in January, according to reports.

Obama is to make a decision within days, while violence in Iraq continues to escalate.

IBTimes UK looks at the different options available to US President as Iraq crisis deepens.

Mohammed Dajani argued that understanding was only means to reconciliation between Palestinians and Israelis.

Iraqis are expressing their frustration on Whisper, which allows anonymous posting.

Iraq crisis boosts crude oil's safe-haven status over gold.

Pontiff says he 'does not have much to lose' at his age and therefore does not require the vehicle.

Jolie now has another honour to rank alongside her honorary damehood and Oscar.

It remains unknown who is responsible for the device planted near office of billionaire chocolate tycoon.