Top IS commanders 'taking refuge' in Libya
Senior commanders from so-called Islamic State (IS) have moved to Libya from Iraq and Syria recently, a top Libyan intelligence of…
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North Korea 'preparing long-range missile launch'
North Korea appears to be preparing to launch a long-range missile, according to South Korea's defence ministry and Japanese media…
Shell confirms 10,000 job cuts and a steep profits fall
Royal Dutch Shell has confirmed it is cutting 10,000 jobs amid its steepest fall in annual profits for 13 years. It made $1.8bn (1…
US election: Winners and losers after Iowa vote
The races for the Republican and Democratic presidential nominations are taking shape now that Iowans have had their say. In some …
Zika virus infection 'through sex' reported in US
A rare case of the Zika virus being transmitted through sex, not a mosquito bite, has been reported in the US. A patient infected …
David Bowie to be honoured by Lady Gaga at the Grammys
Pop star Lady Gaga is to honour David Bowie with "an experiential tribute" at this month's Grammy Awards. The performance will be …
A day using Chinese goods in the US
The US is a great place to invest - just ask the Chinese. Chinese investors have been putting their money in US companies, US real…
Air strikes hit Islamic State radio station in Afghanistan
US air strikes in eastern Afghanistan have destroyed a radio station used by the Islamic State militant group, US and Afghan offic…
India Supreme Court to hear final petition on gay sex
India's Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a final petition against a law that criminalises homosexuality. Three senior judges wou…
Rare glimpse of erupting Australian sub-Antarctic volcano
A volcanic eruption on a remote island in Australian territory outside the Antarctic circle has been filmed by scientists on a res…
