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‘UNSC obligated to act against ISIL’
The UNSC is obliged to act against acts of terrorism by the ISIL Takfiri group, a UN human rights expert says.

The UNSC is obliged to act against acts of terrorism by the ISIL Takfiri group, a UN human rights expert says.

The US unfortunately no longer holds the moral high ground on any global issues,” an American political activist says.

A top UN official urges the world not to "forget" the plight of Afghan refugees living in Pakistan.

Experts have warned against British government’s plans to cut tax credits and other working-age benefits, saying they will negatively affect low-income families.

ISIL Takfiri group destroys two ancient Muslim mausoleums in the Syrian city of Palmyra.

“The problem with ISIS is that it is created and fueled and strengthened by US behavior,” David Swanson said.

The UN calls on the European Union to protect migrants in the Mediterranean Sea.

ISIL blows up 16 homes belonging to ethnic Christians in Iraq’s militant-held city of Mosul.

The GCHQ’s secret surveillance of two international human rights groups was illegal, according to the judicial tribunal handling complaints against the intelligence services.

Joe Biden says the US and China must be "honest and direct" about their ties because that will shape the contours of the 21st century.

Iran is to host third summit meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in November

The WHO voices concern on the high number of dengue cases recorded in Yemen.

ICRC warns about the health condition of a Palestinian activist who has been on a hunger strike in an Israeli jail.

The United States' chief executive officers made 303 times as much as the average worker in 2014, according to a new report.

Armenian police detain 237 protesters rallying against increased electricity prices.

A Turkish artist faces four years in prison for 'insulting' President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Iran's foreign minister says it will not be the end of the world if nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1 fail.

France seeks to tighten bonds with Saudi Arabia despite the kingdom’s awful rights record.