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Meteoric Trump rise puzzles pollsters
Donald Trump’s sterling performance in polls has left polling experts flabbergasted, as he keeps widening his lead over the 2016 US Republican presidential field.

Donald Trump’s sterling performance in polls has left polling experts flabbergasted, as he keeps widening his lead over the 2016 US Republican presidential field.

A woman is reportedly killed by a gunshot in the head from a Ukrainian sniper in pro-Russia Donetsk

A North Korean official hails the recent deal with the South as a 'turning-point' in bilateral ties.

Iran will offer the South Pars oil layer and three gas fields to foreign investors at the upcoming London conference where the country will also unveil its new contract formula, an energy official says.

Thai police begin a probe into the alleged role of Turkish nationals in a recent blast in Bangkok.

The Iraq inquiry declines deadline despite simmering tensions among bereaved UK families.

Iran’s top diplomat says it takes some time for the country’s recent nuclear agreement with the P5+1 to reveal its economic impacts.

Government forces and militants in Syria agree to a 48-hour truce in the southwestern town of Zabadani.

Nearly 200 retired US generals and admirals have urged Congress to reject the Iran nuclear deal.

Dozens of people are killed in clashes between government soldiers and al-Shabab militants in Somalia.

Human Rights Watch urges Saudi Arabia to halt its use of cluster bombs against Yemen.

Asian stocks take heart from a sharp rebound in US shares, breaking a six-day losing streak which plunged global markets into mayhem.

British Museum to showcase the oldest Bible being kept in the British Library.

An Australian man will stand trial over recruiting members for Takfiri terrorist groups in Syria.

Two people are killed as gunmen exchange fire in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp of Ain al-Hilweh.

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister makes remarks seen as direct meddling in the internal affairs of Syria.

At least nine people are killed in India in caste-related violence.

Activists from a US Jewish rights group have rallied in New York City to mark the first anniversary of Israel's last war on Gaza.