Series of blasts hit mosques in Yemeni capital

Series of blasts hit mosques in Yemeni capital

June 18, 2015 - 11:04 AMT  07:04 GMT
At least two blasts were caused by car bombs. Health and security officials said more than 20 people had died.
Islamic State says shot down Iraqi fighter jet

Islamic State says shot down Iraqi fighter jet

June 18, 2015 - 10:43 AMT  06:43 GMT
The Islamic State Twitter site said the fighter jet had been shot down as it conducted a raid on areas north of Ramadi.
Syrian rebels launch offensive near Golan Heights

Syrian rebels launch offensive near Golan Heights

June 18, 2015 - 10:30 AMT  06:30 GMT
A spokesman for the Southern Front said groups fighting in the operation had signed a pact, which did not involve al-Nusra Front.
60 million people worldwide forcibly displaced: UN

60 million people worldwide forcibly displaced: UN

June 18, 2015 - 10:22 AMT  06:22 GMT
More than half the displaced from crises including Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia were children, UNHCR said.
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