'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital

The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

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Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victims

There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.

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Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

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What next for Mali's junta after shock of rebel offensive?

The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.

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Suspected gunman aged 89 held in Greece after five wounded

Five people were left with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Greece's state broadcaster ERT.

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Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children

The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

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Inside Trump press dinner shooting suspect's court appearance

BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.

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