World in brief- ‘Spiderman’ scales Trump Tower
A man scaling Trump Tower using giant suction cups has been apprehended by New York police after a two hour ascent.
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#Whatstrending – 20th October 2015
It’s been a busy week for social media with the revelation of Charlie Sheen’s health, Waleed Aly’s winning speech, and Ronda Rousey’s brutal defeat.
DetailsISIS release Yazidi captives
Over 200 people from the Yazidi community that were held captive by the Islamic State in Mosul have been released.
DetailsIraq and ISIS update
Syrian rebels must now fend off ISIS insurgents who have claimed a large part of the country, after struggling against the Assad regime for over 3 years.
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Iraqis reel as rebels battle for Baqubah
Insurgent gains continued in Iraq overnight as Shiite militant gunmen stormed a local prison in Baquba killing 63 inmates.
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