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Belgium rules out Greek ‘terror’ link

No connection between four people arrested in Athens and cell broken up this week in Belgium, Belgian prosecutors says.

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Belgium deploys troops after ‘terror’ threat

Up to 300 soldiers to help police protect key government and Jewish sites in Brussels and Antwerp.

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Malawi faces ‘unprecedented’ flood disaster

Southern African nation struggles to cope with devastating floods that killed 176 people and displaced 200,000 others.

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US and Israel criticise ICC war crimes probe

US calls decision by the ICC to probe possible war crimes committed against Palestinians a “tragic irony”.

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ICC to probe possible war crimes in Palestine

Preliminary inquiry to determine if an investigation is necessary for possible war crimes in Palestinian territories.

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Mauritania anti-slavery verdict sparks riot

Police use tear gas to disperse protesters after three activists are sentenced to two years in prison.

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Truce reached in besieged Syrian district

Food aid enters al-Waer, the last rebel-held area in Homs, after rebels and government agree to 10-day ceasefire.

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Boko Haram attacks Cameroon military base

Nigeria’s armed group launches assault in northwest Cameroonian city of Kolofata, forcing many to flee, police say.

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Haiti protesters urge president’s departure

Anti-government protesters burn tyres and hurl items at police in clashes amid stalemate over long-delayed elections.

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Paris attacker seen in ISIL allegiance video

Video emerges of Amedy Coulibaly, who seized hostages in kosher store, defending deadly attacks on Charlie Hebdo.

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