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Under the peace deal, those convicted will not serve time in traditional jails

Europe contributes some 21 billion euros in foreign aid - more than the United States and China combined

A criminal file will be prepared and submitted to the authorities "with a view to prosecution", group says

Before his speech, Pope Francis met Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi

The six were collected from prison by British embassy officials

Experts warn the crossing is far more dangerous than the Mediterranean Sea because of fierce thunderstorms

"The elephant suddenly turned back and used his trunk to grab the victim", said the acting director of Chiang Mai Zoo

More than 300 people were killed in Friday's bomb and gun assault

Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip in 2007 in a near civil war with Fatah

Around 20 activists took part in the latest stunt by the environmental campaign group

The organizers of the summit had been overwhelmed with thousands of applications, state officials said

The original album is still floating in space and should be in perfect condition

Kenyatta's inauguration comes after the Supreme Court validated his victory in last month's rerun poll

The attacker was arrested and state prosecutors in Hagen are investigating attempted murder

A single 150-kiloton weapon detonated over the island of Oahu would be expected to kill 18,000 people outright

Small oil companies have led the way in shale technology, turning US into world's fastest-growing energy exporter

The Trump administration has not publicly explained why it is blocking the appointment of judges to the trade panel

Studies repeatedly show that more women working accelerates economic growth

Trump licensed his brand to the luxury project and provided hotel management

Future US-China competition 'could alter economic and military balances of power', report says

There were around 200 fans and about 800 people attending the Muslim march

Zhang Yang was being investigated over links to fallen generals Guo Boxiong and Xu Caihou

The country is listening closely to see if Francis will use the word "Rohingya" on Myanmar soil

Migrants from Pakistan, Somalia, Ghana, Ethiopia and Nigeria were among those rescued

London-based AOHR says UAE has used cluster bombs and hired mercenaries to carry out torture and executions

John Tomlin admitted before the court of causing grievous bodily harm with intent during the first day of the trial

UN envoy Staffan de Mistura has stressed the urgent need for progress towards a political solution

Says the American operation should not continue in the country

"Controversial' journalist Katie Hopkins railed against 'Muslim mayor of Londonistan', referring to Sadiq Khan

Amir Shirazi and Roeeda Kabir honoured in recognition of their key roles in further boosting Pakistan-Japan ties

The case is being treated as property damage for now, says police spokesperson

Uber Israel in recent weeks launched its daytime ride-sharing services in the Tel Aviv area

Sirisena's allies say the president has deliberately stalled local council polls to buy time

Turkish media have identified Chatayev as the organiser of the June 2016 triple suicide bombing at Istanbul

Shale firms are adding rigs in response to a big increase in spot prices

Zimbabwe's General Constantine Chiwenga visited Beijing shortly before the political crisis erupted in Harare

The collision occurred at about 3:00 am on Monday near the Pearl River estuary

Police to have power to fine perpetrators of verbal gendered violence

Jury selection for the trial is due to start on Monday, but Zarrab has dropped out of sight in the last two months

Al-Qaeda's jihadist rivals, the Islamic State group, have also carried out several deadly attacks in the country

His wealth reached the landmark figure in just a few days on the run up to the spending bonanza

Transparency International ranks Romania among the European Union's most corrupt states

Nasralla win would be blow for US

13 photos from events around the world

An illegal Catalan independence referendum on October 1 plunged Spain into its worst political crisis in decades

Berlusconi, a four-time prime ministe, is barred from holding public office because of a 2013 conviction for tax fraud

Coastguard officials spotted eight bodies inside a battered wooden boat off northern Akita prefecture

Joint resistance leadership comprising Syed Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik announced the strike

Catholics in colourful ethnic traditional dress waved flags at Yangon's airport in a joyful welcome for the pope

Arrested in IoK, the official has been booked under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act