Australia police defend actions after violence at protest over Israeli president visit

Videos from the rally appear to show officers punching protesters and dragging praying men away.

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What is Olympic ice and how is it made?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain how Olympic ice is made for Milan-Cortina.

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How off-the-shelf drones are changing jihadist warfare in West Africa

Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.

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Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of fabricating report its troops had crossed the border

Ethiopia had alleged that Eritrean soldiers were on its territory and supporting rebels in the north.

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Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead

Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.

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Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan

At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.

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Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country

Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.

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