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EU calls crisis talks on migration
Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:55:58 GMT
The European Union announces emergency talks on its escalating migrant crisis, as record numbers try to enter the bloc by sea or land.
'Severe damage' to Palmyra temple
Sun, 30 Aug 2015 22:01:57 GMT
The Islamic State group has destroyed part of another temple at the ancient Syrian site of Palmyra, reports say.
US horror filmmaker Wes Craven dies
Mon, 31 Aug 2015 03:45:16 GMT
US horror film director Wes Craven, creator of the Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream franchises, has died aged 76, US media say.

China punishes 197 over stock 'rumours'
Sun, 30 Aug 2015 19:25:30 GMT
Chinese authorities punish 197 people for spreading rumours online about the recent stock market crash and fatal explosions in Tianjin.
Malaysia's Najib calls for unity
Mon, 31 Aug 2015 02:23:47 GMT
Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak refuses to resign after mass protests against him at the weekend, and calls for national unity.
Kenya tops Beijing Athletics table
Sun, 30 Aug 2015 16:54:23 GMT
Kenya comes top of the overall medal table at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing for the first time, with seven gold medals.

Brazil WhatsApp mayor on the run
Sun, 30 Aug 2015 22:24:06 GMT
A mayor in Brazil is on the run after police accused her of taking funds from the school system and running the town remotely through WhatsApp.
UK ambassador summoned over trial
Sun, 30 Aug 2015 17:18:51 GMT
Britain's ambassador to Egypt is summoned over his "unacceptable interference" following the trial of three Al-Jazeera journalists.

VW and Suzuki settle four-year dispute
Sun, 30 Aug 2015 17:25:38 GMT
The International Chamber of Commerce rules that VW should sell its stake in Suzuki, ending a four-year dispute between over their failed partnership.
Sharapova pulls out of the US Open
Sun, 30 Aug 2015 22:04:33 GMT
World number three Maria Sharapova withdraws from the US Open on the eve of the tournament because of injury.
Russia's leaders in workout session
Sun, 30 Aug 2015 13:11:51 GMT
Russia's president Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev are pictured working out and sharing breakfast at Mr Putin's summer residence.
'Pre-suicide behaviour' identified
Sun, 30 Aug 2015 10:41:15 GMT
Depressed people who display "risky behaviour", agitation and impulsivity are at least 50% more likely to attempt suicide, a study finds.
New Orleans marks Katrina anniversary
Sun, 30 Aug 2015 02:47:00 GMT
Commemorations take place in New Orleans to mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the US city.
Hynde under fire for rape remarks
Sun, 30 Aug 2015 14:52:29 GMT
Pretenders star Chrissie Hynde comes under fire for comments in an interview suggesting it can be a woman's fault if she is raped.
Storm Erika kills 20 in Dominica
Sat, 29 Aug 2015 13:47:17 GMT
Tropical Storm Erika leaves at least 20 dead on the Caribbean island of Dominica, with the devastation setting it back 20 years, its PM says.

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