World in brief – Cuba announces military exercise directly after Trump’s election
Cuba has announced plans for a national five-day military exercise in order to prepare for “enemy action”.
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World in brief – Iraqi troops crack Mosul border
Iraqi forces have advanced through the borders of the ISIS stronghold of Mosul, impenetrable for more than two years.
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World in brief – Trump and Clinton neck-and-neck
With less than a week until the election, new opinion polling shows that Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are neck-and-neck.
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World in brief – Drones to launch healthcare for rural Madagascar
Drones are being used to provide healthcare to communities in the most remote parts of the world, starting in Madagascar.
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Syria’s war – Assad, ISIS and the battle for power
The Syrian war has captured the world’s attention. Hundreds of thousands have died and millions have been displaced in a bloody fight for power.
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World in brief – US vows defence against North Korea threat
The US has cautioned North Korea that any use of nuclear arsenal would force the initiation of an “overwhelming” response.
World in brief – Russia announces ceasefire in Aleppo
The United Nations and the European Union have welcomed Russia’s announcement that it will hold an eight-hour ceasefire in the Syrian city of Aleppo.
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World in brief – Boko Haram free 21 school girls
Boko Haram has released 21 girls who were kidnapped two years ago, after negotiations with the Nigerian government.
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World in brief – German terror suspect commits suicide
Jaber al-Bakr, a Syrian migrant who was arrested for his plan to bomb Berlin airport, has committed suicide while in prison.
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World in brief – Two police officers stabbed in Brussels
In a potential terror-related attack, two police officers have been stabbed in Brussels by a Belgian civilian.
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