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18 January 2016 Last updated at 09:10

Iran's press ecstatic as sanctions end

The moderate press in Iran shows its delight as a range of international sanctions are lifted.

Al-Qaeda's raid on Burkina Faso

The carnage in Burkina Faso's capital marks a new expansion for al-Qaeda's North African branch.

Measures Iran has taken to end sanctions Watch

Iran has taken a series of measures to scale back its nuclear programme, paving the way for the implementation of the historic nuclear deal agreed with world powers.

The Islamic State group's influence in Indonesia

Indonesia has been anticipating an attack from jihadist groups for months now.

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Tikrit: Iraq's city of palaces Profile of the Iraqi city of Tikrit, known as the birthplace of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein.

Is IS shaping Boko Haram media? After launching a Twitter account there are signs the African movement is influenced by the expansionist Islamic State

Profile: Syria's ruling Baath Party How a Arab nationalist movement came to infiltrate every aspect of public life

Islamic State moves in on al-Qaeda turf The Islamic State (IS) group has forged links with militants from Nigeria to Pakistan, embracing regional franchises that have pledged allegiance to the group.

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Human cost of Ukraine crisis in numbers Watch

Casualties are mounting in the conflict, which has been ongoing since March 2014
Egypt law ushers in 'republic of darkness'

Egyptian journalists and rights advocates warn of "dark days" ahead for the country after President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi approves new counter-terrorism laws.
Who is jamming TV satellites? Watch

How are broadcasters jammed, and what can be done about it?
Battle for Syria's media Watch

How Syrian state TV reports the conflict - and how opposition activists try to put their side across
How are social media sites changing China? Watch

How sites such as Weibo, Renren and YouKu are changing the way news is made and consumed in China
Governments censoring the web Watch

Why states routinely filter what its citizens see on the internet and how web-users can avoid censorship
Russians learn to love the bomb

Sections of the Russian media view nuclear war as a realistic possibility
Explorers of ex-USSR

Young people who make industrial infrastructure their playground
Finnish clowns mock citizen patrols

Troupe of clowns spoofs controversial Soldiers of Odin group during a patrol.

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Shisha cafe ban for pregnant women

Campaign posters warn women not to inflict smoke on their unborn children.
Tajik leader proposes wrestling holiday

President Emomali Rahmon wants to honour wrestlers, horse riders and flowers.

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