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Yemen-based branch of al-Qaeda says it ordered last week's attack on Charlie Hebdo.

Extremists said the killings were "vengeance" for insults against the prophet Muhammad.

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Two suspected Islamists killed in a police raid in the Belgian town of Verviers.

Men were on verge of committing major terrorist attack after returning from Syria.

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Swiss central bank scraps exchange rate controls.

Several brokerage firms around the world have made large losses

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Pope says Catholics do not need to 'be like rabbits'.

Pontiff says teaching does not mean people have no control over number of children.

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The story of British jihadi, Imran Khawaja

British man who faked own death fighting in Syria admits terror offences.

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Ukraine and Russia try to negotiate a ceasefire to end the fighting in eastern Ukraine

Violence has flared between Ukrainian troops and separatist rebels in past week

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Duke of York speaks publicly for first time about sex allegations

Prince says he wanted to "reiterate" statements issued by Palace rejecting the claim.

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Greece - the world gathers.

Ahead of Sunday's Election, anti-austerity activists gather, hoping for Syriza win.

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New Greek government sworn in

Germany rules out writing off Greece's debts, warns Athens to honour commitments.

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Cameron drops hint of help for pensioners if re-elected

PM suggests winter fuel payments will be protected from welfare cuts, if Tories win

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New Greek prime minister promises to press ahead with anti-austerity policies

Alexis Tsipras tells Cabinet meeting priority is to address "humanitarian disaster"

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Fate of two hostages held by Islamic State militants remains unclear

IS threat to kill Jordanian pilot and Japanese journalist if Iraqi prisoner not released

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South African apartheid-era assassin granted parole.

Former death squad commander Eugene de Kock given parole after 20 years in jail.

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Washington considers arming Ukrainian soldiers.

White House National Security Council says "all options" being evaluated.

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MPs vote in favour of 'three parent babies'

Commons approves IVF technique that allows creation of babies using DNA from 3 people.

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High Court judge from New Zealand to lead the inquiry into historical child abuse.

Government appoints Mrs Justice Lowell Goddard to head inquiry - with extra powers

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Kerry, Obama to make decision "soon" on whether to arm Ukrainian forces.

Ukraine's president: new plan for ending conflict gives hope of ceasefire.

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Iran Special - Life Under Sanctions

A special edition, presented by the 麻豆约拍's Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen.

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Merkel and Obama discuss Ukraine in the White House

Obama says the US is considering supplying weapons to Ukraine if diplomacy fails

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President Assad talks to the 麻豆约拍

Bashar al-Assad says Syria has had "indirect contact" with the US in battle vs. IS

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Obama and IS: The US president seeks authority for war.

We'll ask why Barack Obama has sought a new mandate from Congress

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EU leaders discuss the ceasefire due to begin in Ukraine at the weekend.

Deal brokered at marathon session in Minsk with help of German Chancellor, Angela Merkel.

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Political anger at HMRC over non-prosecution of wealthy property investor

麻豆约拍 learns that the man didn't file tax return or pay income tax between 1987 and 2011

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Egyptian air force carries out raids on IS targets in Libya

Cairo urges EU nations to join fight against IS in Libya -- or face new terror threat

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Russian-backed rebels push deep into eastern Ukraine

Rebels surround hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers in strategic town of Debaltseve

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European Central Bank agrees to increase emergency funding to Greek banks

Athens preparing to ask for 6 month extension of bailout loan

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Berlin rejects request from Athens for a six-month assistance package

German, Greek leaders speak for nearly an hour on phone in attempt to reach compromise

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Bomb and gun attack on a hotel in the Somalian capital, Mogadishu.

Ten people killed -- Somali jihadist group, Al Shabaab, claims responsibility

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2 former foreign secretaries suspended from their parliamentary parties

Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind secretly filmed apparently offering influence for cash

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Sir Malcolm Rifkind resigns as MP and chair of Intelligence and Security Committee.

Will the 'cash for access' scandal alienate voters?

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