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US: Grand jury indicts Baltimore police in death of Freddie Gray

A grand jury has returned charges against six Baltimore police officers in the death of Freddie Gray, Baltimore City State Attorney Marilyn Mosby told a news conference on Thursday (21 May).

May 22, 2015

First Isis Attack in Saudi Arabia? Islamic State Claims Suicide Attack at Shia Mosque

A suicide bomber blew himself up at a Shiite mosque in Saudi Arabia.

May 22, 2015

Saudi Arabia Wants to Head UN Human Rights Council; Sparks Uproar

Rights group criticise the bid, say that it will be the "final nail in the coffin for the credibility" of UNHRC.

May 22, 2015

Columbia: Seven-year old girl is killed by landmine

A seven-year old girl killed by a landmine in western Colombia was put to rest Thursday (21 May) by a grieving community that says the occurrence is one they are all too familiar with.

May 22, 2015

Jayalalithaa to be Sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Saturday

AIADMK chief on Thursday made her first public appearance in 8 Months.

May 22, 2015

Ireland prepares for world’s first referendum on legalising same-sex marriage

Ireland could become the first country in the world to legalise gay marriage by a national vote, with the country going to the polls on Friday (22 May) in a referendum on same-sex marriage.

May 22, 2015

Kenya: Al-Shabaab Militants Storm Garissa Mosques, Force 2-Hour Sermon on Worshippers

An Al-Shabaab attack on Yumbis village in Garissa county on Thursday was thwarted.

May 22, 2015

Airbus Group President warns of Brexit threat

European aerospace giant Airbus has weighed into a debate about Britains future in Europe, warning of job losses and huge economic risks if the country votes to leave the European Union in a referendum to be held by 2017.

May 22, 2015