50 bodies of jihadists, civilians recovered from Raqqa mass grave in Syria

The mass grave was located under a football pitch, close to a hospital where IS jihadists had dug in before being chased out of Raqqa.

Syrian rebels withdraw from enclave northeast of Damascus

President Bashar al-Assad, backed by Russia and Iran, is seeking to wipe out the last few rebel enclaves near Damascus.

The video, which was circulated on social media, showed a woman with uncovered hair in a gym and kicking a punching bag.

The deal reached between Iran, the US and five other world powers put curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief.

'What I can confirm is they took her and she was brought back,' the source close to Dubai govt said on condition of anonymity.

Strikes were aimed at "chemical weapons infrastructure" in what US billed as a warning against Assad employing such weapons in future.

Tensions have been running high between Israel and its arch-foe Iran, a key backer of the Syrian regime.

Nigeria marks fourth anniversary of Chibok kidnap and the 219 girls who have become an enduring symbol of Islamist insurgency since then.

A 21-gun salute will be fired and a full honour guard is expected to escort Winnie's remains to her final resting place.

Limited clashes between stone-throwing Palestinians and Israeli soldiers began in at least two places along the border.