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Markets have also been buoyed by strong stock performance in China's benchmark indices.
Boko Haram, has come under repeated attacks from the Nigerian, Chadian and Cameroonian armies in recent weeks.
Russian FM Sergey Lavrov criticized Washington's Syria strategy during an interview with local media.
Iran has always maintained that its program is for civilian and peaceful purposes.
India’s traditional support to the Palestinian cause remains steadfast and unwavering while it pursues strong relations with Israel.
Al Baghdadi was previously announced status unknown after an air raid was reported to have killed him in May.
Police sources said they were investigating eyewitness reports of a possible suicide bomber carrying out the attack.
The report comes as the German economy registers significant drops in industrial orders and output.
"We would never intentionally target a protected medical facility," a US commander in Afghanistan said.
Global stocks were also given an upward thrust by news of a "breakthrough" in negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).