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Omran Daqneesh's father denies Assad claim iconic image is 'fake'

A young Syrian boy, whose stunned image covered in dust and blood became an iconic symbol of suffering in Aleppo, has appeared in new footage posted by a pro-Syrian regime television presenter.

Egypt launches air raids in Libya after attack on Christians

President Abdel Fattah el Sisi said the strikes were directed at camps in Libya which have been training militants who killed dozens of Christians in Egypt on Friday.

Macedonia faces crisis as parliament comes under attack

Protesters stormed the parliament building and attacked MPs after they voted for an ethnic Albanian as the parliamentary speaker. Eight people have been arrested over the violence.

Tranexamic acid can prevent postpartum hemorrhage deaths during birth

Developed in the 1960s in Japan, the medicine is cheap, safe and stops bleeding by helping keep naturally forming blood clots intact.

Abandoned hotel opens its doors to Iraqis fleeing Daesh

The historic hotel was once the summer resort of choice for royals and diplomats visiting Iraq. Now it is home to dozens of Iraqis displaced by the Mosul conflict.

Zuma's cabinet reshuffle draws severe criticism

While the South African president says he took the step to thwart efforts of ministers trying to undermine his government, others point out he has conveniently removed those who were a hurdle to his business dealings.

Mosul offensive halted after scores of civilians killed

Civil defence officials and residents say civilians were killed by coalition air strikes.

Myanmar Christians flee religious persecution

Led by Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's civilian government is accused of covering up abuses against minorities. The accusations of violence and even genocide involve Buddhist nationalists, the military and police.

French, Irish yacht sailors survive high seas off Australia's coast

The pair, 55-year-old Irish national Nick Dwyer and 44-year-old French national Barbara Heftman, activated the yacht's emergency position-indicating radio beacon following high winds and heavy swells.

Nice holds first major carnival after terror attack last year

The parade is the first major event since the city was attacked during Bastille Day celebrations last year that left 86 people dead.

Typists in India confront an increasingly obsolete technology

For many typists in India, the future appears dim as the country shifts more and more towards the latest technology.

Ex-Gambian president accused of looting state coffers

The incoming Gambian administration is accusing Yahya Jammeh of stealing millions of dollars and shipping out luxury goods on the night he left the country.