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  1. 70

    North Korea crisis: UN political chief in rare visit to Pyongyang

    Jeffrey Feltman's visit to Pyongyang is the first by a United Nations senior official in six years. More >> http://ift.tt/2Byw8C2

  2. 69

    Jerusalem: New warnings on US shift on city status

    France is the latest nation to warn Donald Trump against recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital. More >> http://ift.tt/2zQA8gA

  3. 68

    Ocean plastic a 'planetary crisis' - UN

    Life in the seas risks irreparable damage from the ever-increasing tide of plastic waste, the UN's head of oceans has warned. More >> http://ift.tt/2jMZ568

  4. 67

    Bryan Singer: Director fired from Freddie Mercury film

    The film, titled Bohemian Rhapsody, will tell the story of the late Queen frontman's life. More >> http://ift.tt/2A2sfZU

  5. 66

    Supreme court backs Trump travel ban

    US Supreme Court allows President Trump's travel ban on six mainly Muslim countries to go fully into effect. More >> http://ift.tt/2ANFpcE

  6. 65

    Trump shrinks Utah monuments angering environmentalists

    Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante monuments are to be significantly reduced. More >> http://ift.tt/2A32yIJ

  7. 64

    Nelson Mandela funeral: 'Millions misspent'

    Money earmarked for schools and hospitals was used for commemorative T-shirts, a report says. More >> http://ift.tt/2ATI2Kw

  8. 63

    UK and EU 'appear close to Brexit breakthrough'

    The UK and EU seem to be close to agreement on key issues - including the Northern Ireland border. More >> http://ift.tt/2A0TZ13

  9. 62

    Shashi Kapoor, Bollywood legend, dies at 79

    The veteran actor starred in major Bollywood hits as well as several British and US films. More >> http://ift.tt/2iJVlpg

  10. 61

    Trump obscene remarks were real - TV host Billy Bush

    Billy Bush confirms hearing the current US president boast in 2005 about groping women. More >> http://ift.tt/2AKmMGx

  11. 60

    Former Yemen leader Saleh 'killed'

    Houthi rebels claim the former Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh has been killed in fighting in Sanaa. More >> http://ift.tt/2ALQWJK

  12. 59

    Russia-Trump: President criticised for attacking FBI

    Leading politicians have criticised his weekend tweets about the FBI and Russia investigation. More >> http://ift.tt/2Bxts7O

  13. 58

    Yemen war: Saudi-led warplanes strike Sanaa as rebels clash

    Aid workers say the violence in Yemen's capital has left civilians trapped inside their homes. More >> http://ift.tt/2jcX43p

  14. 57

    Taiwan rainbow 'lasts record-breaking nine hours'

    Taiwan's Chinese Culture University says the phenomenon breaks the record held by the UK. More >> http://ift.tt/2jcLBkt

  15. 56

    Spain Catalonia: Four separatist politicians to stay in jail

    A Madrid judge releases six Catalan separatist politicians but two must stay behind bars. More >> http://ift.tt/2zJJsD5

  16. 55

    Malta arrests eight over blogger murder

    Prominent blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a bomb attack which shocked the nation. More >> http://ift.tt/2jcR0bj

  17. 54

    North Korea missile 'seen by Cathay Pacific airline crew'

    A Cathay Pacific flight over Japan spotted what they believe was the missile exploding on re-entry. More >> http://ift.tt/2A1EcPg

  18. 53

    UK foreign aid money 'diverted to extremists' in Syria

    A foreign aid scheme is suspended by the government, after a BBC Panorama investigation. More >> http://ift.tt/2jHqnL6

  19. 52

    India doctors fired for mistakenly declaring newborn dead

    The hospital which employed the doctors said the "strict action" was taken after an initial inquiry. More >> http://ift.tt/2jaXR4P

  20. 51

    Australia same-sex marriage: MP proposes in parliament

    Tim Wilson's moving digression - a reaffirmation - came amid debate on legalising same-sex marriage. More >> http://ift.tt/2nome3S

  21. 50

    Jordan urges US not to recognise Jerusalem as Israel capital

    Speculation mounts that Donald Trump may recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital, angering Arab states. More >> http://ift.tt/2iLNN5s

  22. 49

    Argentina sub crew's families hold protest over end of search

    The families of the crew of the San Juan say they want a search and rescue operation to continue. More >> http://ift.tt/2Apw7Ts

  23. 48

    Honduras presidential election vote recount begins

    The opposition is boycotting the process because it wants a much wider recount. More >> http://ift.tt/2nmGXVq

  24. 47

    Former Egyptian PM gives TV interview, denying he was kidnapped

    The family of Ahmed Shafiq had voiced fears he was kidnapped after returning to Cairo. More >> http://ift.tt/2nmWy7D

  25. 46

    Potsdam bomb 'was attempt to extort' from DHL shipping company

    A bomb found at a Christmas market in Germany on Friday was an attempt to extort from DHL. More >> http://ift.tt/2kn5LvK

  26. 45

    Russia-Trump: President hits out at FBI over Russia inquiry

    In a Twitter tirade, the president issues a fresh denial that he tried to obstruct FBI investigation. More >> http://ift.tt/2BFghm5

  27. 44

    Afghan leader Ashraf Ghani apologises for headscarf remark

    Ashraf Ghani says his comments about the traditional headscarf have been misinterpreted. More >> http://ift.tt/2AGlbBz

  28. 43

    ABC's Brian Ross suspended for erroneous report on Flynn plea deal

    An erroneous ABC report on Michael Flynn and the Russia inquiry sent stock market shares tumbling. More >> http://ift.tt/2AGVAZe

  29. 42

    India v Sri Lanka Test match halted by smog in Delhi

    Sri Lanka's players take to wearing masks to combat the smog pollution disrupting the third Test against India in Delhi. More >> http://ift.tt/2ibAebv

  30. 41

    North Korea: US in race to address threat, says HR McMaster

    National security adviser HR McMaster says North Korea is the "greatest immediate threat to the US". More >> http://ift.tt/2Atywed

  31. 40

    South Korea boat collision leaves 13 dead

    A fishing boat overturns after colliding with a 336-tonne tanker off the South Korean coast. More >> http://ift.tt/2icXlCy

  32. 39

    Metropolitan Opera investigates sex abuse claims against James Levine

    The New York opera house says its is "deeply disturbed" by claims against conductor James Levine. More >> http://ift.tt/2jajq5H

  33. 38

    UK social mobility board quits in protest

    Ex-Labour minister chairman says there is "little hope" the current government can make progress. More >> http://ift.tt/2AFqQYu

  34. 37

    Yemen conflict: Saudi-led coalition welcomes Saleh talks offer

    Ex-President Ali Abdullah Saleh, whose forces are fighting the alliance, has offered to hold talks. More >> http://ift.tt/2iFRLg7

  35. 36

    Flynn's Russia dealings were lawful, says Trump

    President Trump says ex-aide Michael Flynn's dealings with Russia in December were lawful but he was fired for lying. More >> http://ift.tt/2AEAcDQ

  36. 35

    Egyptian lawyer jailed for saying women in ripped jeans should be raped

    Nabih al-Wahsh said it was a "national duty" to rape and harass women who wear ripped jeans. More >> http://ift.tt/2ABChQX

  37. 34

    Yemen: ex-President Saleh offers talks to Saudi-led coalition

    Ali Abdullah Saleh says he may "turn the page" if coalition forces lift a blockade and stop attacks. More >> http://ift.tt/2ABHdFz

  38. 33

    Australian MP Barnaby Joyce wins back seat after dual citizenship row

    Barnaby Joyce, forced to step aside over dual citizenship, wins his seat back in a fresh election. More >> http://ift.tt/2nlMSKt

  39. 32

    Israel targets Syrian military base - Syrian state TV

    Syria says Israel attacked an army position outside Damascus and two missiles were destroyed. More >> http://ift.tt/2iagLbs

  40. 31

    US Senate passes sweeping tax overhaul bill

    The biggest tax overhaul since the 1980s is passed amid warnings it will worsen the budget deficit. More >> http://ift.tt/2iaEl7Z

  41. 30

    Honduras election: Fresh delays after opposition demands recount

    The main opposition candidate seeks a recount of 5,000 ballot boxes as an election dispute deepens. More >> http://ift.tt/2nkGDGR

  42. 29

    Hawaii dusts off nuclear attack warning siren

    The US state resumes monthly tests of a wailing siren amid growing tension with North Korea. More >> http://ift.tt/2zHAgiI

  43. 28

    Slobodan Praljak suicide: War criminal took 'cyanide' in Hague court

    Results of a preliminary post mortem indicate that Slobodan Praljak drank potassium cyanide. More >> http://ift.tt/2nkCNgR

  44. 27

    Reza Zarrab case: Turkey seizes assets of trader in US trial

    The trader has told a US court that Turkey's president backed sanction-breaking deals with Iran. More >> http://ift.tt/2Bqqim0

  45. 26

    Actors rehearsing 'Jihad' play cause security scare in France

    The actors were overheard saying 'Jihad' and 'bombings' as they rehearsed on a train. More >> http://ift.tt/2AoEOLM

  46. 25

    Potsdam police find explosives near Christmas market

    A controlled explosion is carried out on a device sent to a pharmacy near Potsdam Christmas market. More >> http://ift.tt/2BrI4Wl

  47. 24

    Flynn charged for 'making false statement'

    Trump's ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn charged with making false statement to FBI in January More >> http://ift.tt/2i7fjq4

  48. 23

    Turkey seeks arrest of ex-CIA officer Fuller over coup plot

    Graham Fuller has links to "coup mastermind" Gulen, Turkey's chief prosecutor alleges. More >> http://ift.tt/2jAa96v

  49. 22

    Pope Francis uses term Rohingya in Bangladesh meeting

    Francis refers to the Muslim refugees directly for the first time on his Asian trip. More >> http://ift.tt/2noT7NV

  50. 21

    US delays ban on 'unsafe' cluster bombs

    Older munitions with higher rates of failing to explode had been due to be phased out in 2019. More >> http://ift.tt/2AwpC1W

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