Onslaught has retaken 70 per cent of the area and killed nearly 1,260 civilians - a fifth of them children

Allies demand explanation from Russia for planting nerve agent in returned spy's daughter's luggage

White House spokesperson denies reports, says official has a 'good relationship' with the US President

Awal grabbed a weapon belonging to one of his captors and opened fire

The former model filed for an uncontested divorce

Singer urged fans to delete the app, sending the company's share prices tumbling

National police chief Alfonso Mendoza says there is complete lawlessness in Palmasola

Civil Guard spokesperson says operation targets citizens assistance office and separatist group

UN says evident torture of suspects arrested in the case amounted to 'double injustice'

Crown Prince Salman says if Tehran develops a nuclear weapon, Riyadh will follow