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Blast hits Houthi rebel base in Yemen capital
One person injured in Sanaa day after explosion in mainly Shia district killed at least four people.
Jailed ex-Taiwan leader given medical parole
Chen Shui-bian granted one-month medical parole for treatment of neural degeneration, Justice ministry says.
Syrians worried over Lebanon's new visa rules
The new restrictions come into effect on Monday to stem the influx of Syrians fleeing their country's civil war.
Tomb of Pharaoh's unknown queen discovered
The tomb is believed to have been the wife of Pharaoh Neferefre, who ruled Egypt 4,500 years ago.
Greece urged to stick to EU bailout terms
Germany says any new government in Athens must continue to fulfill contractual obligations of the $289bn bailout.
Abbas to renew bid for Palestinian statehood
Palestinian President says he is working on re-submission of resolution to UN that failed to win enough votes last week.
Boko Haram seizes Nigerian army base
Scores of troops killed in raid by fighters using military vehicles in Baga after about 40 young males were kidnapped.
Yemen: Who controls the state?
Advancing Houthis have rejected country's division into six federal states. Has violence trumped political transition?
Funeral held for slain NYC police officer
Some officers turn their backs to Mayor Blasio for a second time, ignoring appeal by city police commissioner.
'Scores dead' in failed Burundi attack
Military source in central African nation says raid by unidentified group from DRC left at least 100 people dead.
Al-Shabab claims Mogadishu suicide bombing
Witnesses say explosion targeted Somali spy agency office in area close to heavily fortified international airport.
Bad weather forces halt to AirAsia jet search
Indonesia's meteorological agency says tropical storms probably contributed to crash of Flight QZ8501 over Java Sea.
Cavani and Lavezzi out in the cold
PSG coach Blanc says late return by duo has made him 'nasty and unforgiving' as he fines them and cuts them from team.
Israel eyes more punitive measures
Government weighs options after halting transfer of Palestinian tax revenues in response to ICC application.
Report details human cost of Yemen turmoil
Unrest claimed 7,000 lives in 2014 as Shia Houthis gained control of 70 percent of army's capabilities, think-tank says.
North Korea blasts US over sanctions
Pyongyang accuses US of "groundlessly" stirring up hostility after Washington imposed sanctions over Sony Pictures leak.
Bangladesh opposition leader locked in office
Khaleda Zia confined to her office and rallies banned a day before first anniversary of polls her party boycotted.
Former Greek PM unveils new party
Papandreou launches the Movement of Democrat Socialists, presenting himself as reformist against old "corrupt" system.
Homes destroyed in Australia bushfire
Intense fire in state of South Australia continues to burn, with officials warning lives are in danger.
Dakar rally gears up in Argentina
Race that moved away from Africa six years ago prepares for 9,000km slog through Argentina, Chile and Bolivia.