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South Pacific islands greet French President Francois Hollande with dancing, garlands and 30 dead pigs

Hollande has become the first French president to visit the tiny volcanic island of Futuna in the South Pacific.

Macedonia closes border to Afghan refugees, leaving thousands stranded between it and Greece

Greece expects number of displaced people to soar as more refugees are left stranded between the countries.

Greenpeace: Air pollution levels in India are now higher than in China

Greenpeace India has urged the government not to focus on city-specific plans to curb pollution levels.

EU referendum: Europe worries that the British vote could decide future of the European Union

EU member states have reacted to David Cameron and his EU renegotiation deal.

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India caste protests: Jat riots damage Munak canal, leaving millions in New Delhi without water

Delhi's Water Resource Minister warns the crisis will continue for a 'few more days' after riots which have killed 15

Ethiopia: Oromo protests will continue unless government ceases 'killings and torture'

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with activist on ongoing protests in Oromia, Ethiopia's largest state.

India deploys army to take control of key water supplies in Haryana to save Delhi

Indian army forces seize control of Munak Canal, a key water resource for Delhi's 20 million residents.

Gunbattle between security forces and militants enters third day in Jammu and Kashmir

Three militants engage security forces on Entrepreneurs Development Institute campus.

Iranian state media issue new fatwa on Satanic Verses author Salman Rushdie

More than 28 years since its publication, 40 media outlets place huge bounty on author's head.

Uganda Elections 2016: Opposition leader Kizza Besigye arrested for third time in five days

Dr Besigye had vowed to peacefully march to electoral commission to demand proof of poll outcome.

Virginia McLaurin with Barack and Michelle Obama

106-year-old Virginia McLaurin breaks into dance on meeting the Obamas

Virginia McLaurin meets Barack and Michelle Obama in White House after year-long wait.

DRC: LUCHA activists deprived of food in human rights violations claim opposition campaigners

LUCHA activists allegedly 'disappeared' after arrest and were deprived of food for four days.

Florida: Man caught on film dragging young shark from the sea for photo

Palm Beach incident filmed by journalist Ashleigh Walters days after baby dolphin dies in similar situation.

Nigeria Boko Haram: Rwandan envoy Stanislas Kamanzi denies comments on insurgency

Stanislas Kamanzi has claimed he was misquoted during a speech at American University in Adamawa state.

Pope Francis calls for worldwide ban on death penalty

"Thou shalt not kill" applies to both the guilty and the innocent, Francis warns.

Islamist extremists slit throat of Hindu priest in Bangladesh fuelling religious tensions

Bangladeshi police arrest three suspects thought to have links with banned Islamist group after murder.

Italy: Prime Minister Matteo Renzi may call for vote of confidence over gay rights bill

Pro-Vatican senators refuse to back provision that allows same-sex couples to adopt gay partner's biological child.

San Bernardino terror victims join FBI against Apple to access shooter's cell phone

Lawyer says his clients were 'targeted by terrorists' and need to know why.

Israel busts Gaza-bound shipment with drones hidden inside toys

Shin Bet operation foils attempt to smuggle in drones for 'terrorists'.

Migrant crisis: Anti-refugee mob cheers as German migrant shelter burns in possible case of arson

Investigators found traces of fire accelerant at the scene, which indicate that the fire may have been planned.

US agreed to peace talks but North Korea rejected it days before latest nuclear test

US State Department confirmed negotiations with North Korea and said Pyongyang 'had called for the peace talks'.

Russian defence minister makes surprise visit to Iran to deliver 'special message' from Putin

Sergei Shoigu travels to Iran meeting President Hassan Rouhani and Defence Minister Hossein Dehghan.

Bolivia: Incumbent president Evo Morales set to lose bid for fourth term

The proposal would allow Morales to remain in office for 19 years, with his final term ending in 2025.

Whistleblower Edward Snowden vows to return to the US 'if I can get a fair trial'

Former National Security Agency contractor plans to launch a public interest defence against treason charges.

Google doodle marks the Lantern Festival and end of the Chinese New Year

Search engine's design shows lanterns going into the sky to mark the coming of spring.

Ted Cruz suggests Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson for UN ambassador

Robertson campaigned for Cruz in South Carolina before the primary on 20 February.

Chinese Lantern Festival: Traditional ways to celebrate the end of the Lunar New Year

The Lantern Fesival, on 22 February 2016, celebrates the end of the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival.

Bernie Sanders blames Nevada caucus loss on low voter turnout

There was a significantly lower voter turnout compared to 2008, Nevada Democratic Party officials say.

Malaysia's 1MDB scandal: 'Outright lie' says state fund over WSJ Ken Brown's latest claims on Najib

1MDB maintains it has not paid any funds to the personal accounts of Prime Minister Najb Razak.

Australia issues terror warning on Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia however dismisses security alert saying capital is safe to visit.

Stolen radioactive material feared to have fallen into Isis hands is found in Iraq

Laptop-sized case containing 'highly dangerous' Iridium-192 went missing in Basra in November 2015.

Boris Johnson says Britain is better off outside of the EU

Mayor of London said it his choice was 'agonising' but he feels the EU is eroding British sovereignty.

Democrat voters 'feel the Bern' as Bernie Sanders overtakes Hillary Clinton in 3 states

The insurgent Vermont senator still has a lot to do elsewhere if he is to overtake Clinton.

Egyptian writer jailed for sexually explicit novel

Complainant said extracts from novel caused him heart palpitations and distress.

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