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Migrants protest at Greece-Macedonia border as bottleneck builds
Debt-crippled Greece is now hit by migrant crisis as many countries cap the influx of migrants- a move which was criticised by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
US to pursue campaign against IS on all fronts: Obama
The US president also expressed hope that a proposed cease-fire in Syria will lead to a political settlement to end the civil war and allow a more intense focus on IS.
Resolution introduced in US Congress to block sale of F16s to Pakistan
The resolution (SJ Res 30) calls for prohibiting sale of eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, which the State Department had recently notified to the Congress.
Europol chief warns 5,000 ISIS terrorists may be in Europe
Europol estimates that there are between 3,000 and 5,000 Europeans who have travelled to terrorist training camps abroad, including those run by ISIS in its territories in Iraq and Syria, and returned home, the report said.
ISIS chief Baghdadi 'surfaces' after 18 months: report
By 2010, Baghdadi had risen to become head of the Islamic State in Iraq, a fore-runner of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
China in focus as Obama hosts ASEAN leaders
The US and ASEAN nations can advance a shared vision of a regional order where disputes are resolved through peaceful means, US President Barack Obama has said.
New York cop found guilty of killing unarmed black man, faces 15 years in prison
A jury found a rookie New York police officer guilty of manslaughter in the 2014 fatal shooting of an unarmed black man.
Scientists spot gravitational waves, open window on the universe
Albert Einstein predicted it 100 years ago, now scientists have spotted it for the first time. (Image courtesy: LIGO)
52 dead in riot at northern Mexico's Topo Chico prison
People stand outside Topo Chico Prison while waiting for news on their jailed family members in Monterrey, Mexico.
China confirms first case of Zika virus: report
The infected Chinese man had travelled to Venezuela and displayed symptoms including a fever, headache and dizziness on January 28, the report said.
Donald Trump consolidates his lead in New Hampshire
According to a new poll conducted by the University of Massachusetts-Lowell / 7 News survey, Trump has the support of 38 per cent of the likely Republican primary voters.
Russia will bomb Syria until 'terrorist organisations' defeated: Russian Foreign Minister
Russia has accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his family of helping IS through illegal oil trading, claims Ankara has strongly denied.
Chinese ship to search for missing MH370 plane in Indian Ocean
The 'Dong Hai Jiu 101' will join the search for the Boeing 777 plane in the remote southern Indian Ocean on February 10.