World in brief – Syrian airstrikes hit children’s hospital
At least 21 people died when a children’s hospital in rebel-held Aleppo was attacked by Syrian government aircraft yesterday.
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World in brief – Suspect captured after two officers killed in Iowa
A suspect allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of two police officers in Iowa has been captured and taken into custody.
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World in brief – US warned Hurricane Matthew ‘will kill’
The category four storm that has ravaged Caribbean states is now moving towards Florida and has prompted large-scale evacuations.
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World in brief – Canadian IS supporter shot dead
A man was shot by Canadian authorities just 72 hours before he could carry out a planned attack.
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World in brief – British MP Jo Cox killed in shooting attack
A British Labour Party MP was stabbed and shot dead in West Yorkshire yesterday while campaigning against UK withdrawal from the European Union.
DetailsIslamic extremists strike again in Africa
Muslim extremists have been blamed for two more deadly attacks on civilians in Africa.
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