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Italy recovers six bodies in latest immigrant shipwreck

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 14:24

The Italian navy has recovered six bodies following a shipwreck off the Libyan coast, the third tragedy to hit immigrants attempting the perilous journey across the Mediterranean this weekend.

Opposition leader wins `illegal` Abkhazia presidential poll

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 14:23

An opposition leader emerged victorious in the presidential vote in the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia, authorities said today, in an election denounced as illegal by the European Union and Georgia.

Mozambique government, Renamo opposition sign peace deal

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 14:03

Mozambique`s Frelimo government and the Renamo main opposition party have signed a formal end to hostilities, sealing a peace pact ahead of a presidential election scheduled for Oct 15, negotiators from both sides said.

Two Palestinians killed in Israeli air raid in Gaza: Medics

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 14:00

An Israeli air raid in Gaza left two Palestinians dead overnight, taking the number of killed Palestinians in the seven-week conflict to 2,122, Palestinian sources said.

Japan could offer unapproved Ebola drug

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 13:56

Japan would like to offer a drug to help treat the deadly Ebola virus before the World Health Organization officially rules on its use, the country`s top government spokesman said on Monday.

Quakes at Iceland volcano ease slightly, no sign of eruption

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 13:54

Seismic activity at Iceland`s Bardarbunga volcano eased slightly overnight after a series of large quakes and there were still no signs of an eruption, the country`s Met Office said early on Monday.

Ferguson`s old quarter a world away from protests

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 13:52

Images of rioting and demonstrations after the police shooting of an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri, have provoked outrage across the world. 

China welcomes Vietnam`s move to compensate riot victims

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 13:50

Thousands of people attacked businesses and factories in Vietnam in May, targeting Chinese workers and Chinese-owned businesses after Beijing parked an oil rig in a part of the South China Sea claimed by Hanoi.

French government resigns after leftists call for U-turn

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 17:54

French President Francois Hollande asked his prime minister on Monday to form a new government, looking to impose his will on the cabinet after rebel leftist ministers had called for an economic policy U-turn.

Thai Army Chief Prayuth Chan-ocha assumes Prime Minister post

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 13:04

Gen Prayuth assumed the new post following an endorsement from King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who appointed him as the country`s 29th prime minister this morning.