UK counter terrorism police investigate suspicious item on London train

Syria says east Aleppo ceasefire has begun, promises 'safe exit'


AMMAN The Syrian military said on Thursday a unilateral ceasefire backed by Russia had come into force to allow people to leave besieged eastern Aleppo, a move rejected by rebels who say they are preparing a counter-offensive to break the blockade.




Another North Korea missile fails after launch, say U.S. and South


SEOUL/WASHINGTON North Korea test-fired a missile that failed immediately after launch early on Thursday, the U.S. and South Korean militaries said, hours after the two countries agreed to step up efforts to counter the North's nuclear and missile threats.




Exclusive: Iran steps up weapons supply to Yemen's Houthis via Oman - officials


WASHINGTON Iran has stepped up weapons transfers to the Houthis, the militia fighting the Saudi-backed government in Yemen, U.S., Western and Iranian officials tell Reuters, a development that threatens to prolong and intensify the 19-month-old war.