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Trump: Japan could shoot down North Korean missiles 6 November 2017 From the section Asia Image copyright AFP/Getty Images Image caption Mr Trump is visiting Japan as part of his first tour of Asia as US president US President Donald Trump has said Japan could shoot North Korean missiles "out of the sky" with …

Saudi princes among dozens detained in anti-corruption purge 5 November 2017 From the section Middle East Image copyright AFP Image caption The anti-corruption committee was formed by royal decree and is headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman A new Saudi anti-corruption body has detained 11 princes, four s…

Labour MP Kelvin Hopkins denies sexual harassment claim 3 November 2017 From the section UK Politics Suspended Labour MP Kelvin Hopkins has said he "absolutely and categorically" denies allegations of sexual harassment from a party activist. Ava Etemadzadeh, 27, earlier told the BBC she had been left feeling "very powerless and isolated" after Mr Hopkins was promoted - the year after she complained about his behaviour. …

Labour MP Kelvin Hopkins denies sexual harassment claim 3 November 2017 From the section UK Politics Suspended Labour MP Kelvin Hopkins has said he "absolutely and categorically" denies allegations of sexual harassment from a party activist. Ava Etemadzadeh, 27, earlier told the BBC she had been left feeling "very powerless and isolated" after Mr Hopkins was promoted - the year after she complained about his behaviour. …

Saudi Arabia: Missile 'intercepted near Riyadh' 4 November 2017 From the section Middle East Image copyright AFP Image caption The airport is located north of Riyadh Saudi Arabia has intercepted a ballistic missile from Yemen, reports say, after a loud explosion was heard near Riyadh airport. Saudi air defenc…

Lebanese PM Hariri resigns, saying he fears assassination plot 4 November 2017 From the section Middle East Image copyright AFP Image caption Mr Hariri has been in charge for less than a year Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri has resigned, saying in a televised broadcast he feared for his life, while also…

3 November 2017 From the section Middle East The Syrian army has retaken Deir al-Zour, the last major stronghold of so-called Islamic State (IS) in Syria, state TV says. "The city is completely liberated from terrorism," the state TV report said. Other reports said the Syrian army and its allies were clearing the last pockets of resistance from IS. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can rec…

Michael Fallon 'apologised for touching journalist's knee' 31 October 2017 From the section UK Politics Image copyright PA Sources close to Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon have confirmed he was once rebuked by a journalist for putting his hand on her knee during dinner. Radio presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer had recounted the "mildy amusing" incident without naming Sir Micha…

Kevin Spacey: UK police 'investigate sexual assault claim' 3 November 2017 From the section Entertainment & Arts Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Kevin Spacey is facing a number of sexual assault allegations Kevin Spacey is being investigated by UK police over an alleged sexual assault, according…

Kevin Spacey: UK police 'investigate sexual assault claim' 3 November 2017 From the section Entertainment & Arts Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Kevin Spacey is facing a number of sexual assault allegations Kevin Spacey is being investigated by UK police over an alleged sexual assault, according…

Moors Murders: Ian Brady's ashes disposed of at sea 3 November 2017 From the section Manchester Image copyright PA Image caption Ian Brady died at Ashworth Hospital, a secure psychiatric unit in Maghull, Merseyside Moors Murderer Ian Brady's ashes have been buried at sea in the middle of the night after a crem…

Moors Murders: Ian Brady's ashes disposed of at sea 3 November 2017 From the section Manchester Image copyright PA Image caption Ian Brady died at Ashworth Hospital, a secure psychiatric unit in Maghull, Merseyside Moors Murderer Ian Brady's ashes have been buried at sea in the middle of the night after a crem…

Sir Michael Fallon resigns over behaviour claims 1 November 2017 From the section UK Politics Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has resigned following allegations of past behaviour, the BBC has been told. He said his behaviour in the past may have "fallen short". View the full article

Labour suspends Luton North MP Kelvin Hopkins 3 November 2017 From the section UK Politics Image copyright UK Parliament Labour has suspended Luton North MP Kelvin Hopkins after it was alleged he sexually harassed a party activist. Ava Etemadzadeh told the BBC that she made a complaint about the incident two years ago. The party has not given any details of the claims, but Mr …

Labour suspends Luton North MP Kelvin Hopkins 3 November 2017 From the section UK Politics Image copyright UK Parliament Labour has suspended Luton North MP Kelvin Hopkins after it was alleged he sexually harassed a party activist. Ava Etemadzadeh told the BBC that she made a complaint about the incident two years ago. The party has not given any details of the claims, but Mr …