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Ukraine troops defect to Russia during clashes at Gukovo checkpoint

Over 400 Ukrainian troops have crossed into Russia during heavy fighting with pro-Russian separatists at the Gukovo checkpoint in eastern…

10 years ago

Thousands of Russian tourists stranded abroad as tour operator Labirint fails

At least 27,000 Russian tourists are stranded abroad after tour operator Labirint suspended its activity. A company statement blamed the…

10 years ago

WWI centenary: World leaders and royals attend UK and Belgium events

World leaders and royals have gathered for ceremonies marking 100 years since Britain joined World War One. Prince Charles and…

10 years ago

Surrogate baby: Biological parents and Thai surrogate mother give conflicting accounts

The Australian couple and the Thai surrogate mother of baby Gammy who has Down's syndrome have given conflicting accounts of…

10 years ago

Bangladesh ferry carrying 200 passengers capsizes near Dhaka

A Bangladeshi ferry carrying about 200 passengers has capsized south-west of capital Dhaka, officials say. The bodies of two people…

10 years ago

Gaza: Limited ceasefire comes into effect

Israel has announced a seven-hour humanitarian ceasefire in parts of Gaza. A senior Israeli military official said the truce would…

10 years ago

Ebola outbreak: Nurse Nancy Writebol to be flown to US for treatment

Nurse Nancy Writebol, the second American missionary stricken with Ebola, is expected to fly Tuesday to the US for treatment,…

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Giant tortoise found strolling in suburban Los Angeles

A giant tortoise was spotted ambling down a street in suburban Los Angeles. Police in Alhambra say they found the…

10 years ago

Ebola outbreak: US to send at least 50 public health experts to West Africa

The US will send at least 50 public health experts to West Africa to help fight the worst-ever outbreak of…

10 years ago

China earthquake: At least 367 people killed in Yunnan province

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck south-west China killing at least 367 people, state news agency Xinhua says. Other 1,300 people are…

10 years ago