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Oil prices rise on Mideast violence, but …

Oil prices rise on Mideast violence, but …

Speculation in energy markets comes ahead of an OPEC meeting, which experts say will be critical in determining which way prices go.

Boko Haram recapture city in Nigeria’s north

Boko Haram recapture city in Nigeria’s north

On Friday and Saturday, Boko Haram also attacked villages on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state.

Morsi, Muslim Brotherhood leaders given death penalty

Morsi, Muslim Brotherhood leaders given death penalty

The fate of the charged men now lies in the hands of the Grand Mufti, the country's highest Islamic authority.

ISIL leader says Saudis will fail in Yemen

ISIL leader says Saudis will fail in Yemen

Meanwhile, ISIL fighters appear to have reached the outskirts of the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria.

Dollar weakens, boosts US markets

Dollar weakens, boosts US markets

Experts believe that there is a chance the Fed may not touch interest rates until September, if not the beginning of 2016.

Canada to fund investigations into ISIL crimes

Canada to fund investigations into ISIL crimes

Human Rights Watch has also said that ISIL fighters were systematically raping Yazidi women.

Greek impasse drags European stocks down

Greek impasse drags European stocks down

A deal would give Athens access to an additional $8 billion to help it pay off some of its debts.

EU to introduce migrant quotas for member states

EU to introduce migrant quotas for member states

The EU says that it will begin to "distribute" refugees and migrants among the 28 countries that make up the European body.

Cameron defies polls, wins outright majority

Cameron defies polls, wins outright majority

It would not be the first time that the polls have underestimated support for the Conservatives.

Russians remember defeat of Nazi Germany

Russians remember defeat of Nazi Germany

Seventy years ago, Nazi Germany surrendered to the USSR and Allies, marking the end of WWII in Europe.