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Nigeria's Dasuki 'stole $2bn' from anti-Boko Haram fight 18 November 2015 From the section Africa Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Dasuki has denied any wrongdoing Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the arrest of his predecessor's security adviser, for allegedly stealing some $2bn (£1.3bn). Sambo Dasuki is accused of awarding phantom contracts…

Paris attacks: 'Ringleader' Abdelhamid Abaaoud killed in raid 19 November 2015 From the section Europe Image caption An undated photo of Abdelhamid Abaaoud published by Islamic State media The suspected ringleader of the attacks in Paris, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, was among those killed in a French police raid, prosecutors say. Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said he had received intelligence that Abaaoud had pas…

Syria crisis: Assad says no transition while 'terrorists' remain 19 November 2015 From the section Middle East Media caption"Paris attacks a horrible crime" says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in TV interviewSyria's President Bashar al-Assad has said a political process to end the country's bloody civil war cannot begin while it is occupied by "terrorists". Mr Assad told Italian state television the timetable for elections "starts after starting to defeat terrorism". It is unclear whether he was referring only t…

Danger of chemical attack - French PM 19 November 2015 From the section Europe Image copyright AFP Image caption Forensic work continued at the site of the raid in Saint Denis, northern Paris, on Thursday morning French PM Manuel Valls has warned that France could face chemical or biological attack from terror groups, as MPs debate extending the state of emergency af…

Anti-Apec protests take place in Manila 19 November 2015 From the section Asia Media captionRiot police with water canon and batons clash with protesters in central Manila.Large protests are taking place on the streets on the Philippine capital, Manila, where leaders are attending the Apec regional trade summit. Hundreds of people from indigenous, student and labour groups clashed with police, who deployed water cannon. The summit has been overshadowed by territorial disputes over China's activities in the South Ch…

Ken Livingstone refuses to apologise for 'mental health' comment about shadow minister 18 November 2015 From the section UK Politics Media captionLivingstone: Jones 'was rude to me'Ken Livingstone has refused to apologise for comments about a shadow defence minister despite Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn urging him to do so. Mr Livingstone told the Mirror Kevan Jones - who has suffered with depression - needed "psychiatric help". Mr Jones called the comments "gravely offensive", and Mr Livingstone faced a backlash fro…

Paris attacks: Police in deadly swoop on apartment in northern suburb 18 November 2015 From the section Europe Media captionExplosions and gunfire heard in the Paris suburb of Saint DenisExplosions and heavy gunfire were heard in Paris as armed police searching for suspects from Friday's attacks raided a flat in the suburb of Saint Denis. A female suspect blew herself up with a suicide belt, and some reports suggest two suspects died. Seven people are said to have been arrested. Unconfirmed reports say at least on…

Paris attacks: 'No timetable' for UK Syria strikes decision 18 November 2015 From the section UK Media captionThe prime minister said the UK faced "a direct and growing threat"Downing Street has insisted it is "not setting out a timetable" for a decision on Syria air strikes after newspaper reports suggested David Cameron would hold a Commons vote by Christmas. On Tuesday, the prime minister promised a "comprehensive strategy" to win MPs' backing for bombing Islamic State. But No 10 said he was "not pencilling in a…

Jonah Lomu, considered one of New Zealand's finest rugby union players of all time, has died at the age of 40.New Zealand rugby union great Jonah Lomu has died aged 40. Lomu, who scored 37 tries in 63 matches for New Zealand between 1994 and 2002, had been diagnosed with a rare and serious kidney condition by 1996. It forced him to quit the game and he had a kidney transplant in 2004, but the organ stopped functioning in 2011. "Jonah was a legend of our game and loved by his many fans both here and around the world," said New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew. "We're lost for words and our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jonah's family." Family spokesman John Ma…

Iraqi-Kurdish leader says Paris attacks a 'wake-up call' 18 November 2015 From the section Middle East Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The battle to retake Sinjar was backed by US-led coalition air strikes The head of intelligence and security in Iraqi Kurdistan has said he hopes last Friday's attacks in Paris will act as a wake-up call to Western powers. …

PM: I will make case for strikes against IS in Syria 17 November 2015 From the section UK Media captionThe prime minister said the UK faced "a direct and growing threat"David Cameron has promised a "comprehensive strategy" to win MPs' backing for bombing Islamic State militants in Syria as well as Iraq. The prime minister told the Commons the Paris attacks had strengthened the case for air strikes, suggesting there could be a fresh vote on the issue. He wanted to "do the right thing for our country", and hit the "h…

Paris attacks: Police search suspects' premises 17 November 2015 From the section Europe Media captionFootage from Le Point purportedly shows Paris attack suspect Salah Abeslam's hotel roomPolice probing Friday's attacks in Paris have been searching premises they believe were used by the attackers. A car rented by Salah Abdeslam, the suspected eighth gunman who is now the subject of an international manhunt, is also being inspected. He or his brother Brahim, named as another attacker, are thought to have rented a f…

At least 18 people have been killed in several shootings in the French capital, Paris, as well as explosions at the Stade de France. At least one man opened fire with an automatic gun at the Petit Cambodge restaurant in the 11th district. Liberation newspaper reports four deaths. It also reports shootings near the Bataclan arts centre. Three explosions are also reported outside a bar near the Stade de France, where France were hosting Germany. Reports say French President Francois Hollande was watching the match and has been moved to safety. A BBC journalist at the Petit Cambodge restaurant says he can see 10 people on the …