Pakistan 'Gang Rape': Arrest Over Hanged Woman

The boyfriend of a woman found hanging from a tree after she was allegedly gang raped has been arrested in Pakistan. The violent death of Muzammil Bibi, 20, bears a chilling resemblance to a spate of sex crimes that sparked outrage and protests in neighbouring...

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Lots To Talk About On Kerry's Diplomatic Tour

Pity John Kerry. The marathon man of international diplomacy has embarked on yet another tour of global capitals in what looks like an increasingly vain attempt to stop nations at the heart of the Middle East and Europe from pulling themselves to pieces....

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Italy: Pope Denounces 'Evil' Crime Syndicate

Pope Francis has described an Italian crime syndicate as "the adoration of evil", adding Mafiosi "are excommunicated". He was speaking about the 'ndrangheta group during a Mass in southern Italy. It was the strongest attack on organised crime...

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World Cup Divides Nation Of Football Lovers

By Alex Rossi, Senior News Correspondent The Brazilian government had hoped nationwide protests against the cost of staging the event would die out as the World Cup got under way - but that has not happened. Thousands of people have taken to the...

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Fifa Bosses 'Secretly Doubled Their Salaries'

Blood On Dancefloor As Sepp Faces European Critics Updated: 4:00am UK, Wednesday 11 June 2014 By Paul Kelso, Sports Correspondent, Rio de Janeiro When Sepp Blatter shimmied onto stage at the Fifa Congress alongside Brazilian model Fernanda Lima...

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PM 'Will Force Europe To Vote On Juncker'

Juncker A Wily Politician Who Enjoys The Game Updated: 2:56pm UK, Friday 06 June 2014 By Robert Nisbet, Europe Correspondent Jean-Claude Juncker is a familiar fixture in the 'Brussels bubble', known and admired for his political longevity, if...

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South Korean Troops In Gunfight With Soldier

South Korean troops have been involved in a gunfight with a soldier who earlier went on the run after killing five comrades. The military has surrounded the army sergeant, identified only by his surname Yim, and was trying to get him to surrender. ...

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Iraqi Troops 'Withdraw' In Face Of ISIS Offensive

Islamist militants have captured four towns in western Iraq, according to Sky sources. Haditha, Anah, Rawa, Rotba - along with a number of villages- were taken as the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) swept east from the Syrian border, where...

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US Releases Aid To Egypt As Kerry Arrives

US Secretary of State John Kerry has paid a surprise visit to Egypt after Washington released almost $600m in aid for the country, which he said was in a "critical moment". Mr Kerry was speaking as he met new foreign minister Sameh Shoukri before talks...

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Jihadist's Mother Pleads For Him To Return Home

Faith Lost In Iraq PM Amid Political Limbo Updated: 5:46pm UK, Friday 20 June 2014 By Sam Kiley, Foreign Affairs Editor, in Baghdad The US President, Shia politicians, Sunni chieftans and none other than the Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani has...

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