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IS seizes government HQ in Iraq's Ramadi: Officials

The jihadists seized the government complex and raised the IS's black flag, capping an offensive launched on Thursday. -AFP

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Expansion of Toyota air bag recall includes 637,000 US vehicles

The vehicles are being recalled in three separate campaigns. -Reuters

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Over 100,000 flee strife-hit Burundi: UN

The announcement came after an attempt to overthrow President Pierre Nkurunziza ended in failure, with coup leaders detained or being forced to go on the run. -AFP

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Google, ex-F1 boss Max Mosley settle sex party image row

A video of a sadomasochistic orgy he took part in was filmed by Britain's now defunct News of the World tabloid. -AFP

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British, US citizens missing after Mexico plane crash

The crash occurred last week in the popular resort area and the two have been missing since. -AFP

Microsoft's Bing search engine to go 'mobile friendly'

The announcement comes just weeks after Google implemented a similar shift. -AFP

China to invest $66.2 billion in Brazilian infrastructure

The Chinese cash infusion is set to cover various sectors, including transport and energy. -AFP

Ailing teen who championed euthanasia dies in Chile

Maureira expressed her desire to meet with Bachelet in a heart-wrenching video uploaded to YouTube. -AFP

Britain's Prince Harry looking for love, wants kids

Prince Harry said he wants to have children and would like a partner to "share the pressure" of royal duties. -AFP

Houellebecq play on Islamic rule withdrawn over 'security risk'

Croatian artists however condemned the decision to pull the play as "scandalous". -AFP
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