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Buy-to-let group says plans introduced in chancellor's autumn statement are an unfair tax grab that could be unlawful A group representing 250 landlords is to launch a court challenge against tax changes to buy to let co...

Tornadoes and severe storms tore through the Dallas area, killing eight people in the latest incident of deadly weather in the nation.

Opponents who had seen a draft version said it grants broad new powers that could be abused to monitor peaceful citizens and steal commercial secrets.

Syrian government forces booby trapped a cluster of farm buildings in the southern Daraa province and detonated the explosives as several Islamic rebel factions gathered at the venue, killing 17 militants, opposition act...

Muslims must rebuild Islam's global reputation as it has been ruined by so-called Islamic State, says the Iranian President.

Iraqi commander says advance on IS-held Ramadi slowed as Islamic State puts up heavy fight

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A bus is swept on its side down a flooded street into the burst river in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire.

A more aggressive approach by new commander of UN peacekeepers brings respite from strife in the African country.

Freedom of information disclosure of cost of investigations prompts MP Nigel Evans, who was cleared of sex offences, to call for review of police operations Scotland Yard has spent nearly £5m this year on three separate...

The Islamic State released a 24-minute audio message Saturday purporting to be from Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the terrorist group's reclusive leader, The Associated Press reports. "Be confident that God will grant victory to...

Claims of an "organised invasion" on Europe and calls for men to stay put and fight ISIL are unhelpful, researchers say.

Myanmar's army chief calls on Thailand to review the conviction of two of its nationals for the murder of two UK backpackers in Thailand.

Israeli police says they have apprehended a Palestinian attacker who stabbed a soldier in Jerusalem. …

Government ministers should be given a free vote on whether to remain in the European Union, former Conservative leader Michael Howard says.

Hundreds of people face evacuation in York, as flooding continues to hit many parts of northern England, with a number of severe warnings in place.

A Chicago police officer responding to a domestic disturbance call accidentally shot and killed a 55-year-old woman, who was among two people fatally wounded by police gunfire, the department said late Saturday.

Army chief calls on Thailand to review evidence against two Burmese migrant workers whose sentencing for murder of British backpackers has sparked anger in Myanmar The victims: two lives cut short Why UK role in case wor...

8 injured in San Francisco as double-decker tour bus collides with vehicle

A man shot and killed his wife and 8-year-old daughter before turning the gun on himself at a luxury high-rise apartment building, authorities said.

Pakistan army chief leaves for Kabul to discuss peace talks with Afghan leadership

US targets Islamic State group with 17 Christmas Day airstrikes in Iraq, Syria