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Bulgaria floods kill at least 10 people in Black Sea port city of Varna

Ten people are confirmed dead and several others are missing after torrential rain and heavy floods hit eastern Bulgaria, officials…

10 years ago

MH370: Search for missing Malaysian jet to move south

The search for missing Malaysian jet MH370 will move hundreds of miles south, officials have said. The new phase of…

10 years ago

US to send 300 military advisers to Iraq

The US will send 300 military advisers to Iraq to help fight Islamist-led insurgents, President Barack Obama has announced. Barack…

10 years ago

Ukraine to sign EU deal on June 27

Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko has said he will sign a controversial association agreement with the EU on June 27. Petro…

10 years ago

Chikungunya virus: Six cases confirmed in Cuba

Six cases of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus have been confirmed in Cuba, health authorities say. Cuba is the latest Caribbean…

10 years ago

Caver Johann Westhauser rescued after 12 days

German caver Johann Westhauser has been brought to the surface after being trapped 3,300ft underground for 12 days. Johann Westhauser,…

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Iraq forces battle Sunni militants for control of Baiji refinery

Iraq forces are battling Sunni militants for control of the country's biggest oil refinery. A military spokesman said troops had…

10 years ago

Felipe VI proclaimed king of Spain

Felipe VI has been proclaimed king of Spain after the abdication of his father, King Juan Carlos, in a ceremony…

10 years ago

Barack Obama to bypass Congress over US actions in Iraq

According to Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, President Barack Obama has told Congressional leaders he does not need lawmakers' approval for…

10 years ago

China: New Citizens’ Movement activists jailed for urging officials to disclose wealth

Three activists of China’s anti-corruption group - New Citizens' Movement - have been given lengthy jail terms for urging officials…

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