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Iraq’s Sadr dissolves own ‘Blue Hats’ unit accused of killing protesters

Iraq’s influential leader Muqtada Al-Sadr on Tuesday dissolved his own “Blue Hats” units for attacking and killing protesters in the Iraqi city of Najaf last week. ...

Coronavirus: Sharp increase in deaths and cases in Hubei

Some 242 deaths from the new coronavirus were recorded in the Chinese province of Hubei on Wednesday - the deadliest day of the outbreak. ...

Australia fires: New South Wales blazes all 'contained'

All of the bushfires in New South Wales (NSW) are now considered contained, say fire officials in the Australian state. ...

Venezuela crisis: Juan Guaidó greeted with abuse after return from world tour

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó was met with protests at the airport after returning to Venezuela from an international support-building tour. ...

Bernie Sanders wins New Hampshire primary ahead of Pete Buttigieg

Bernie Sanders has won the New Hampshire Democratic primary contest, on a terrible night for former vice-president Joe Biden. ...

Storm Ciara kills at least seven in Europe

At least seven people have died across Europe as Storm Ciara moves east, shutting down transport and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. ...

Coronavirus: Senior Chinese officials 'removed' as death toll hits 1,000

China has "removed" several senior officials over their handling of the coronavirus outbreak - as the death toll passed 1,000. ...

Heavily-armed police and soldiers enter El Salvador parliament

Heavily-armed police and soldiers in El Salvador have forced their way into parliament, demanding the approval of a $109m (£85m) loan to better equip them. ...

Russia jails members of 'non-existent' terror group Set

Seven Russian anarchists and anti-fascist activists have been handed lengthy jail terms on terror charges. ...

Coronavirus deaths exceed Sars fatalities in 2003

The number of coronavirus deaths has overtaken that of the Sars epidemic in 2003. ...

Thailand shooting: Soldier's rampage kills at least 12

At least 12 people have been shot dead and many injured by a Thai soldier in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima (also known as Korat), police say. ...

Trump fires two impeachment witnesses

US President Donald Trump has dismissed two senior officials who testified against him at his impeachment trial. ...

Trump celebrates impeachment acquittal and blasts rivals

US President Donald Trump has taken a victory lap one day after his impeachment acquittal, in a tirade against his political enemies. ...

Italy train crash: Two dead in high-speed derailment

Two people have been killed after a high-speed train derailed early on Thursday near the northern Italian city of Lodi, emergency services say. ...

Iowa caucuses: Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders take lead

Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders are leading in the first vote to choose the Democratic candidate to run against President Donald Trump in November's election. ...

Coronavirus: Cathay Pacific asks staff to take unpaid leave

Hong Kong's flagship airline Cathay Pacific has asked staff to take three weeks of unpaid leave to help it cope with the impact of the coronavirus. ...