North Korea ‘ready for nuclear attack’ amid show of force

North Korea ‘ready for nuclear attack’ amid show of force

(BBC) North Korea has warned the US not to take provocative action in the region, saying it is “ready to hit back with nuclear attacks”. The comments came as North Korea marked the 105th anniversary of the birth of its...
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Syria, rebel groups begin ceasefire

Syria, rebel groups begin ceasefire

A nationwide ceasefire between Syrian government forces and rebel groups has come into effect. The truce, brokered by Russia and Turkey, which will act as guarantors, began at midnight(22:00 GMT). The deal includes many rebel groups but not jihadists such...
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Protest Rocks Zimbabwe

Protest Rocks Zimbabwe

(CNN) Zimbabwe has known only one leader since independence. First as prime minister, then president, there has only been Robert Mugabe at the top for the last 36 years. There have been challenges, opposition and violence, but the 92-year-old leader...
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