The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.

In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.

Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.

The government authorises the hunting of 23 elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.

At least six people were killed and 33 others injured across the country in the overnight attacks, local authorities reported.

The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.

The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.

Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.

Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.

The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.

The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.

Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".

Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".

In the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as "the bravest little girl this court has ever seen".

The murders of 12 women near Johannesburg has caused a outcry about the scale of violence against women.

The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.

Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed this had been ruled out.

Piracy off the Somali coast has increased in recent years after dropping when international naval operations began in 2011.

Blasts in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) injured three South Korean personnel earlier this month.

Witnesses say Raseel's tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel’s military says it has no record of the attack.