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Many feared dead after military plane crash in Algeria

At least 100 people have reportedly died, and local sources have been quoted as saying the death toll could exceed 200. News reports said 14 ambulances were at the...
Syria 'chemical attack': Russia warns US against military action

Russia has urged the US to avoid taking military action in response to an alleged chemical attack in Syria. "I would once again beseech you to refrain from the plans...
Tiangong-1: Defunct China space lab comes down over South Pacific

China's defunct Tiangong-1 space lab mostly broke up on re-entering the Earth's atmosphere above the South Pacific, Chinese and US reports say.It re-entered the...
China and N Korea confirm Kim Jong-un visit

After days of speculation, it has been confirmed that North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has visited China.The visit, confirmed by China and North Korea, was Kim's first...

Syria war: Dozens killed as rockets hit Damascus market

At least 35 civilians have been killed in a rocket attack on a busy market in a government-held district of Syria's capital Damascus, state media report.Rebels in the besieged Eastern Ghouta...
Russia election: Vladimir Putin wins by big margin

Vladimir Putin will lead Russia for another six years, after securing an expected victory in Sunday's presidential election.With almost all the ballots counted, he had received about 76% of the...
Physicist Stephen Hawking dies aged 76

Physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76, his family has said.The Briton was known for his groundbreaking work with black holes and relativity, and was the author of several popular...
Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un to meet 'as soon as possible'

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US metal tariffs: Mexico and Canada may be exempt, White House says

The White House says there could be exemptions to US plans to impose tariffs on metal imports, in a softening of its tough stance.Canada, Mexico and other countries may see "carve-outs" on...
Swimmer, 99, 'breaks world record' in Australia

A 99-year-old Australian swimmer appears to have smashed a world record for his age group in the 50m freestyle.George Corones clocked 56.12 seconds at an official event in Queensland - a new...
N Korea 'providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories'

North Korea has been sending equipment to Syria that could be used in chemical weapons manufacturing, US media report, citing findings by UN experts.The materials include acid-resistant tiles,...
Ex-Cyclone Gita: New Zealand's South Island declares state of emergency

Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island has declared a state of emergency as former cyclone Gita approaches the country.Dozens of schools have been shut and roads closed as the South Island...
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux announce separation

Hollywood couple Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are separating after two years of marriage.The pair, who reportedly met on the set of comedy film Wanderlust, said the mutual decision was "...
Ethiopia PM Hailemariam Desalegn in surprise resignation

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has resigned unexpectedly, saying he hoped to end years of unrest and political upheaval.In a televised address, he said his resignation was "vital...
Florida shooting: At least 17 dead in high school attack

At least 17 people are dead after a 19-year-old man opened fire at a high school campus in Parkland, Florida, police have said.The suspect has been named as Nikolas Cruz, 19, and is a former...
Asia stock markets drop sharply after US falls

Major Asian markets suffered sharp losses on Friday, following another day of steep falls on Wall Street.In a volatile week for global investors, Japan's Nikkei 225 index slid 2.7% during early...