BBC: Islamic State 'accepts' Boko Haram's allegiance pledge
Islamic State (IS) has accepted a pledge of allegiance from Nigeria's militant group Boko Haram, according to an audio message.
In the tape, which has not been verified, an IS spokesman says the aim of establishing a caliphate has now been expanded to West Africa.
Last week, Boko Haram posted a message saying it wanted to join ranks with IS.
Boko Haram began a military campaign to impose Islamist rule in northern Nigeria in 2009.
The conflict has since spread to neighbouring states.
MIDDLE EAST
U.S.-led forces conduct 13 air strikes in Iraq: U.S. military.
On two fronts, Iraqi forces battle Islamic State for Tikrit.
Iraqi forces tighten siege of Tikrit.
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Iran's leader calls US senators' letter a sign of US disintegration. Iran's supreme leader warns against 'deceitful' West.
Kerry: No 'grand bargain' with Iran over ISIS.
Hamas rejects 5-year Israeli truce in exchange for end to Gaza blockade.
Netanyahu's main challenger widens lead in Israeli pre-election polls.
ASIA
Obama speaks to Afghanistan's leaders ahead of visit.
Myanmar bombed Chinese village.
S. Korea, China, Japan seek to ease tensions, set up FM meet.
Kazakhstan's long term president to run in snap election – again.
Sri Lanka reveals plans for inquiry into war crimes.
China's economy: It's worse than you think.
North Korean envoy apologizes after diplomat caught with undeclared gold.
Dalai Lama and China in spat over reincarnation.
AFRICA
UN ready to shore up regional force fighting Boko Haram.
Chad troops fighting Boko Haram redeploy, signaling possible new push.
Boko Haram 'cleared' from Nigeria's Adamawa state: military.
Boko Haram targets Arabs in reprisal for Chad offensive.
Officials: US drone strike in Somalia kills Westgate planner.
Islamic State militants claim bomb attack in Libyan capital.
South Sudan leaders given more time to reach peace deal.
Rwanda court jails 11 for conspiring with rebels to topple government.
Sudan says not scared of global court, dismisses U.N. move.
UN tally of Ebola deaths passes 10,000, most in West Africa.
EUROPE
IMF approves $17.5 billion loan for Ukraine.
Kremlin says Ukraine moving too slowly to fulfill peace deal.
Putin informed that Nemtsov murder suspects could have been tortured — human rights chief.
Nemtsov killing exposes cracks in Kremlin unity.
Putin's spokesman: Russian leader in "really perfect" health. Rumours swirl Moscow about Putin's health after Russian President cancels meeting with high-ranking officials and is not seen in public for more than a week.
Thirty people feared dead and 40 more injured after shopping centre inferno causes mall to collapse in Russia.
Iceland confirms will not enter EU membership talks.
Jews in Baltics fear creep of anti-Semitism.
German anger over Greek demand for war reparations.
Greek prime minister promises to keep paying creditors.
Time to surrender? France to drop resistance to English, culture minister says.
Britain best place to invest, says China's richest man.
AMERICAS
State, county police take over Ferguson protest security after shooting.
Secret Service agents investigated after car hits White House barricade.
Colombia Bogota explosion injures police officers.
Argentina dealt setback by U.S. judge over Citigroup bond payments.
Haiti announces dates for presidential and legislative elections.
Brazil's graft inquiry expands to current, ex-Rio governors.
Brazil arrests former Italian guerrilla pending deportation.
Tourist killed by whale crashing into boat off Mexico.
Cuba allows rare free public Wi-Fi at Havana cultural center.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
ISIL 'accepts Boko Haram's pledge of allegiance'.
‘Informants’ forced on their knees and beheaded in latest ISIS video which sees Islamist butchers justify their savagery as ‘revenge’ for military operations in Syria and Iraq.
France investigates IS killing video over Merah link.
US military concerned ISIS fighters returning to Caribbean could reach border.
Suspected drone attack kills three Somali militants: residents.
FBI chief not sure where 'torture report' is.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Tomorrow's oil price? Guesses range from $20 to $200.
Commerzbank to pay $1.45bn for US banking violations.
Michael Jordan leads the highest-paid retired athletes 2015.
French shipyard threatens to sell Jacques Cousteau's boat.
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