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Kurds press historic independence vote despite regional fears 22 Sep 2017 - 11:21 pm
President of Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) Masoud Barzani salutes the people during a campaign ahead of next week's  referendum on regional independence in Suleymaniyah, Iraq on September 20, 2017. (Feriq Fereç / Anadolu Agency)
Darfur clashes kill 3 as Bashir urges reconciliation 22 Sep 2017 - 11:14 pm
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir delivers a speech during a visit to the village of Bilel in South Darfur, near the Kalma camp for displaced people, on September 22, 2017. AFP / Ashraf Shazly
Trump readies new order to replace travel ban, may affect more nations: reports 22 Sep 2017 - 08:40 pm
An international passenger arrives at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, US, on June 26, 2017. (Reuters / James Lawler Duggan)
Close but no hurrah: EU welcomes May Brexit speech, but warily 22 Sep 2017 - 07:50 pm
European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier (L) shakes hand with Italy's Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni during a meeting in Rome, Italy September 21, 2017. Reuters/Alessandro Bianchi
Serbian independent media clashes with government 22 Sep 2017 - 07:45 pm
Peace demonstrators hold banners reading 'Peace is a right for everyone' and 'Stop War, Stop Terrorism' during a peace protest in Belgrade, Serbia on September 21, 2017. Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR) and Woman in Blacks gather to mark 21th Sept
Smaller EU states need stronger voice, not Brussels, says Czech election favourite 22 Sep 2017 - 07:37 pm
The leader of ANO party Andrej Babis speaks to the medical staff of a hospital in the town of Varnsdorf, Czech Republic, September 21, 2017. Reuters/Robert Muller
Uber loses licence to operate in London 22 Sep 2017 - 07:30 pm
A photo illustration shows the Uber app on a mobile telephone, as it is held up for a posed photograph in central London, Britain September 22, 2017. Reuters/Toby Melville
UK’s May sets out transition plan in bid to unlock Brexit talks 22 Sep 2017 - 07:08 pm
A combination of images shows Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaking at the Complesso Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy September 22, 2017. Reuters/Jeff J Mitchell
Political outsiders may win if Brazil is divided, Meirelles says 22 Sep 2017 - 01:18 am
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Turkish Airlines CEO says Istanbul’s Ataturk airport reopens after jet crash 21 Sep 2017 - 11:49 pm
A plane passes as firefighters attempt to extinguish a burning private airplane after crashing at Ataturk Airport on September 21, 2017 in Istanbul.  AFP / Ozan Kose
Istanbul's Ataturk airport closed after private jet crashes 21 Sep 2017 - 10:29 pm
Firefigters stand next to the wreckage of a private jet after it crashed at Ataturk airport in Istanbul, Turkey, September 21, 2017. Reuters/Osman Orsal
US jobless claims fall despite Harvey and Irma 21 Sep 2017 - 03:51 pm
A man throws wood off the deck of a destroyed house following Hurricane Irma in Little Torch Key, Florida, U.S., September 20, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
Britain's May wants two-year transition deal with EU 21 Sep 2017 - 03:20 pm
Theresa May, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom addresses the U.N. General Assembly at the United Nations on September 20, 2017 in New York, New York.  Kevin Hagen/AFP
Iraq brings all remaining IS territory under attack 21 Sep 2017 - 03:17 pm
Members of the Iraqi forces flash the victory gesture as they ride in an infrantry fighting vehicle (IFV) during the advance towards the city of al-Sharqat on September 21, 2017,  AFP / AHMAD AL-RUBAYE
US and Iran meet as Trump threat looms over nuke deal 21 Sep 2017 - 01:57 pm
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Ryanair boss won't rule out more flight cancellations 21 Sep 2017 - 01:43 pm
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary arrives at the Ryanair AGM in Dublin, Ireland September 21, 2017. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
Mexico City, supremely vulnerable to quake threats 21 Sep 2017 - 01:35 pm
Aerial view of a flattened building in Mexico City taken on September 20, 2017 as the search for survivors continues a day after a strong quake hit central Mexico.  AFP / Mario VAZQUEZ
Le Pen's top aide quits amid French far-right infighting 21 Sep 2017 - 12:15 pm
FILE PHOTO - Marine Le Pen (L), French National Front (FN) political party leader and then candidate for French 2017 presidential election, flanked by National Front (FN) party vice-president Florian Philippot (R), arrives to deliver a speech in Paris, Fr