Iraqi city under siege by extremists
Iraq’s city of Mosul and much of the province of Nineveh have been overrun by the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
DetailsBanksy confirms Cheltenham mural is his work
Guerilla street artist Banksy acknowledged being behind a mural depicting spies eavesdropping on a telephone booth near Britain’s intelligence agency headquarters.
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Lebanese man melts his way out of darkness
In the war-stricken city of Beirut, Lebanon a business owner is paving a path to success with a sweet sensation.
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World in brief – June 6
Boko Haram village raids leave hundreds dead Hundreds of people have been killed in another suspected Boko Haram massacre after an attack was made on four villages in northeast Nigeria. If confirmed to be Boko Haram, the attack would be one of their deadliest in the last five years and top their last massacre of…
DetailsWorld Cup threatened by subway strike
With eight days left before the opening of the World Cup in Brazil, underground workers have begun an open-ended strike in Sao Paulo’s subway.
DetailsMan dies in Seattle university shooting
One person was shot dead and three injured at Seattle Pacific University when a gunman opened fire. Three people were injured.
DetailsGirl conquers Mount Everest at 13
A tough childhood working in the fields helped Malavath Poorna, a poor farmer’s daughter, become the youngest girl to climb Mount Everest.
DetailsIce-cream emergency gets frosty reception
UK police are reeling after a woman reported an emergency because she was sold an ice cream without enough sprinkles.
DetailsSergeant accused in prostitution scandal
A sexual assault prevention officer has been accused of recruiting female soldiers with financial difficulties into prostitution rings in Fort Hood, Texas.
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Thai protesters adopt Hunger Games salute
Thai protesters are adopting the three-finger salute – a silent symbol of resistance taken from The Hunger Games.
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