Citizens and leaders in the autonomous region of Somalia say they are historically and politically a separate country.

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Judge leading probe into death of ex-Russian spy in London upholds government request to withhold crucial evidence.

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World Health Organisation says four more deaths confirmed from new strain of H7N9 virus brings toll to 36.

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Activists protest outside White House calling for immediate closure of controversial jail.

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Gang leaders target young men fresh out of jail and encourage them to commit murder.

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Afghan national, accused of sending asylum seekers by boat, faces extradition to Australia.

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Actors, directors and film industry bigwigs flock to attend the 66th film festival in French city.

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Six pregnant girls rescued from child traffickers who were planning to force the mothers to sell their babies.

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Kepler telescope loses second of four wheels threatening $600m mission launched to search for Earth-like planets.

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At least 40 dead and many wounded in Baquba twin blasts, the latest in string of attacks targeting places of worship.

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A new West Bank eco-town is tempting some Palestinians with promises of a dream city, but it is not without its critics.

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Member of council that vets candidates for the post says constitution does not allow a woman to run for presidency.

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PSG midfielder calls time on career saying it was the 'right time' to finish while still playing at the highest level.

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Decision to allow settler homes on occupied land comes days before US secretary of state's visit to revive peace talks.

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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev left note describing marathon bombing as retribution for US wars in Muslim countries, US TV reports.

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Two leaders pledge to increase pressure on Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to step down during talks in Washington.

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Catholic leader urges world leaders to do more to help the poor as secretive Vatican Bank plans to boost transparency.

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