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IS fighters close in on Syria border town as thousands flee Islamic State militants closed in on Syria's third-largest Kurdish town as tens of thousands fled in terror across the border into Turkey.

22 September 2014

Moscow marchers condemn Kremlin role in Ukraine war Thousands of Russians marched through Moscow to protest against the Kremlin's involvement in the Ukraine crisis.

22 September 2014

Abdullah: Afghanistan's 'almost' man stays in the game Former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah believes the title of President of Afghanistan has been stolen from him twice.

22 September 2014

Thousands protest delays to tough new Spanish abortion law Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Madrid, accusing the government of betrayal.

22 September 2014

NATO reviews ties with Russia as new truce reached in Ukraine NATO's top military commanders are meeting in Lithuania to discuss relations with Russia.

20 September 2014

New Zealanders vote in 'dirty tricks' election Counting was underway in a cliffhanger New Zealand election with conservative Prime Minister John Key tipped for a narrow victory in a campaign.

20 September 2014

Ukraine signs buffer zone deal with rebels Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian militias were due to pull back their troops from a demilitarised zone created under a new peace plan.

20 September 2014

Security upped at Vatican over attack fears: report Security has been tightened in Saint Peter's Square after intelligence services intercepted a possible plan to attack the Vatican.

20 September 2014

Weather forces delay to SpaceX cargo mission Thick clouds and rain over the Florida coast early forced the California-based SpaceX to postpone the launch of its Dragon cargo carrier.

20 September 2014

Drunken hunter fights off Australian croc with an eye-poke A tipsy goose hunter he lived to tell the tale of being attacked by a two-metre-long crocodile after poking the beast in the eye.

20 September 2014

Turkey disappoints West with low-key role in IS fight Blamed by some for prompting the rise of the Islamic State insurgency, Turkey has finally taken steps to tighten its borders with Iraq and Syria.

20 September 2014

White House evacuated after man jumps fence A man sparked an evacuation at the White House after he scaled and jumped over a fence and made it into the building before being captured.

20 September 2014

G20 finance chiefs aim to 'change destiny of global economy' Finance chiefs from G20 nations held talks confident they can "change the destiny of the global economy" despite rising world political tensions.

20 September 2014

Pet animals become victims of Ebola scare in Ivory Coast People in Ivory Coast like to keep wild animals as pets but are now rethinking the custom with the deadly Ebola virus sweeping neighbouring countries.

20 September 2014

Italy celebrates 80 years of national treasure Sophia Loren Sophia Loren turned 80- a landmark birthday feted across Italy with celebrations of the beauty and talent of the country's revered cinema icon.

20 September 2014

Hillary Clinton in campaign mode... for fellow Democrats Democrat Hillary Clinton launched herself into the thick of the US midterm election campaign.

20 September 2014

G20 nations want Putin at leaders' summit Vladimir Putin is set to attend the G20 leaders' summit in November despite alarm over Russia's actions in Ukraine with host Australia.

20 September 2014

Tim Cook puts personal touch on iPhone 6 launch Apple chief Tim Cook personally kicked off sales of the iPhone 6.

20 September 2014

Brussels chocolate museum opens to sweeten senses Belgium has a new treat for visitors: a museum dedicated to the confectionary featuring a Willy Wonka-style factory.

20 September 2014

Queen urges unity after Scottish independence vote Queen Elizabeth II urged her subjects in the United Kingdom to come together after Scots voted against independence.

20 September 2014