Police, tribesmen battle an assault that could bring militants a step closer to Baghdad.

Death toll in Gaza rises to 188, UN agency for Palestinian refugees says more than a quarter were children.

Bergdahl will be assigned to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston in Texas, says Pentagon.

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency official says 59 people were rescued.

Rich tributes for Jamil Ahmad, who was also a former civil servant.

At least 219 of the girls kidnapped on April 14 are still missing.

Hamas wants Israel's blockade on Gaza lifted, along with the opening of Rafah border crossing and release of Gazans

Local residents said it had come down shortly after midday with some parachutes spotted in the sky.

Hague will be ending his political career after spending 26 years as an MP.

Brazilians are more worried about their pocketbooks than the scoreboard.