Jeremy Renner is expected to reprise his role as Aaron Cross, while Justin Lin is booked to sit at the helm.

The book takes place in a world where a minority set of people are born with extraordinary abilities and are called "brilliants."

The inclusion of NFC technology will also allow iPhone users to pair their devices with external hardware, such as wireless speakers and headphones.

Following in the footsteps of the Galaxy S4 Active, the device is expected to feature improved water and dust-proofing at a higher IP rating.

Ambassador Fawaz al-Itan was kidnapped last month by gunmen who demanded an Islamist militant be released from a Jordanian jail.

Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders are engaged in a new round of talks aimed at reconciling differences and reuniting the island.

Britain, the US and France have already sent specialist teams and equipment to help Nigeria's military in the search.

Under a transparency deal, Iran was to take seven measures by May 15 in a phased process to shed more light on a nuclear programme.