Assad: US-led air strikes have gained recruits for ISIL

In US interview, president says some estimates show armed group is attracting 1,000 recruits a month in Syria.



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Crowds line up to say goodbye to Singapore's first PM

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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Powerful earthquake hits off of northeast town of Rabaul, and a tsunami warning issued shortly after.



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French conservatives surge in local elections

Former President Sarkozy's UMP set to win about two thirds of the 98 council polls, according to projections.



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Iraqi advance moves slowly on ISIL-held Tikrit

Iraqi troops say battle to retake city will not be easy, with areas "littered with bombs and booby-traps".



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Tense vote count continues in extended Nigeria poll

Election commission chair says he is concerned over "irregularities" in Rivers state as thousands take to streets.



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Fall of Idlib: Turning point for rebels in Syria?

Coalition of rebel groups, including al-Qaeda linked Nusra, take key city in biggest blow to Assad forces in two years.



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Fighting grips Aden as Houthis continue to push south

Clashes continue in Yemen's coastal city, as bombing by Saudi-led coalition targets Houthis' air-defence capabilities.



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Who are the Houthis in Yemen?

The Houthi rebels began as a theological movement preaching peace, but are now at the centre of international conflict.



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Suicide attack targets MP in Afghan capital

Officials say the suspected Taliban attack killed three people and wounded MP Mujedi.



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