Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, is now the scene of a battle for control between Iraqi, Kurdish, and ISIL forces.
Authorities say rebels attacked Chinese-speaking Kokang region while armed group says violence was self-defence.
Politician calls Basil al-Araj's death 'assassination', day after Ramallah incident which also injured two Palestinians.
Major advance claimed in push to seize ISIL's de-facto capital along with the destruction of Euphrates River bridges.
Iraq officials rejoice as country is off the list, which is expected to narrow to six predominantly Muslim countries.
Ten fighters and five soldiers killed after border posts targeted in attacks claimed by a faction of Pakistan Taliban.
Announcement, which some dispute, comes as forces continue offensive against ISIL from western side of the Tigris River.
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The Mzaar Kfardebian resort caters mostly to the local population, but also draws curious international tourists.
Damaging winds strengthen as the storm approaches northwestern Australia.
University campuses remain a site of opposition to the new authoritarianism and its policies.
Reports say FBI asks justice department to refute Trump allegation - made without evidence - that Obama wiretapped him.
For the country's growing number of people sleeping rough, harsh winter temperatures have added to their woes.
Philippine officer admits to killing 300 people, about 200 as a member of a 'Davao death squad'.
Activists want Trump administration to make hate crime a priority after Rai was shot and wounded near Seattle.
Three of four ballistic missiles landed in waters as close as 300km to Japan's northwest coast, Shinzo Abe says.
Trump calls China's bluff on a naval arms race in the South China Sea.
Eleven killed and five wounded in attack on base near border with Burkina Faso, defence ministry says.
Haftar's LNA launches air strikes in attempt to regain control of Es Sider and Ras Lanuf ports seized by BDB fighters.
Sikh Coalition, a New York-based civil rights group, calls on Trump administration to prioritise hate crime prevention.
