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Deif `deserves to die`: Israeli minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 16:51

An Israeli cabinet minister on Wednesday justified an air strike on Gaza that killed the wife and child of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, saying he was a legitimate target.

Turkey reassures Ocalan on Kurdish peace in secret meeting: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 16:48

Turkey`s spy chief assured the imprisoned leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers` Party (PKK) in a secret meeting last week that the state will press ahead with the peace process to end 30 years of conflict, media reports said Wednesday.

IS claims beheading of journalist, warns US on Iraq strikes

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 16:43

Jihadists released a video apparently showing the beheading of an American journalist kidnapped in Syria, in the most direct retaliation yet to nearly two weeks of US air strikes on Iraq.

British PM cuts holiday for Iraq, Syria meetings

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 16:06

Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday cut short his holiday in Cornwall for meetings on Iraq and Syria after the apparent beheading of a US journalist by an Islamic State militant who spoke with a British accent. Cameron described the killing as "shocking and depraved".

Two charged in Malaysia with stealing from MH370 victims

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 16:04

A Malaysian bank officer and her husband were charged Wednesday with forgery, theft and other offences after allegedly stealing more than $30,000 from the accounts of four people who were aboard missing flight MH370.

FBI believes James Foley beheading video authentic, says report

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 21:27

As the Islamic State continues unleashing terror and barbarism in Iraq and Syria, there is growing outrage and horror at the emergence of a video that reportedly shows the beheading of a US journalist James Foley.

John Kerry a wolf with a "hideous lantern jaw": North Korea

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 15:27

Adding to its list of insults hurled against significant leaders from rival countries, the `hermit kingdom` country of North Korea has called on Wednesday called US Secretary of State John Kerry a wolf with a "hideous lantern jaw."

Police move against protesters as calm dissolves in Ferguson, Missouri

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 14:33

Police in riot gear ordered dozens of lingering demonstrators in Ferguson, Missouri, to disperse late on Tuesday and charged into the crowd to make arrests.