World in brief – Refugees flee Kobane
Refugees flee Kobane
World in brief – ‘staggering’ IS toll
UN report shows extent of IS violence More than 26,000 civilians have been killed or injured by ISIS extremists in the Iraqi conflict, a report commissioned by the UN has revealed. The report outlines a catalogue of executions, abductions, rapes and other violence, including the action against women and children. Releasing the report, the UN High…
DetailsProtesters win HK concession
The Hong Kong government has agreed to talks with pro-democracy protestors.
DetailsWorld in brief – Ukraine ceasefire breached
Clash over Donetsk airport kills 10 A clash between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian rebel militants in Ukraine’s east left at least ten people dead. The breach in the ceasefire signed last month occurred when both sides attempted to gain control of Donetsk airport, which operates as a base for Ukrainian forces. It was reported…
DetailsEbola case diagnosed in Texas
A man has been diagnosed with the Ebola virus in the US after travelling from West Africa.
DetailsHong Kong: memories of Tiananmen
Pro-democracy protests have entered their sixth day in Hong Kong as tens of thousands take to the streets to mark the territory’s national day.
DetailsFrench tourist beheaded in Algeria
Algerian Islamic militants have released a video showing the beheading of French mountain guide after France’s airstrikes on the Islamic State.
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