The letter approves implementation of a nuclear deal agreed with world powers in July

Angela Merkel's government has repeatedly said it wants to speed up the processing of asylum and deportations

Norwegian ship-owner has disclosed it is seeking $50 million in compensation from marine unit of Volkswagen

Growing pressure on Abadi to seek Russian support puts him in delicate position of trying to appease ruling coalition

Visit is believed to be Assad's first foreign trip since outbreak of Syrian crisis in 2011

The airline called in a local beekeeper to handle the bees

The Force Awakens broke IMAX records with more than $6.5 million for US screenings

Afghan govt officials say Lashkar Gah will not fall

Joe Biden contradicts his past comments about the discussions leading up to the raid in May 2011

Shows are organised by PFF, which aims to use theatre as advocacy tool for educating people