At least 58 people were killed and more than 100 wounded on Monday in two blasts in eastern Iraq claimed by Islamic State in a province once considered mostly free of them.
In January Iraqi officials declared victory over the insurgents in Diyala province, which borders Iran, after security forces and Shi'ite paramilitaries drove them out of towns and villages there. But the militants have remained active.
An explosion at a market in Huwaidar, about 4 km (2.5 miles) north of the provincial capital of Baquba, killed 51 people and wounded at least 80, police and medical sources said.
MIDDLE EAST
Double suicide bomb attacks in Iraq's Diyala province kill 42 people.
Nearly 30 U.S.-led air strikes target Islamic State: statement.
Iraqi parliament examines reform proposals.
Multiple shootings, explosions, rock Turkey. Turkey attacks: Deadly violence in Istanbul and Sirnak. Turkish soldier killed as Kurdish militants fire on helicopter: military.
Turkey: thousands gather for peace rally in Istanbul.
Anti-Houthi fighters seize districts in central Yemen.
IS kidnaps civilians in Syria, mass executions in Iraq.
In Syria, deadly road-rage incident tars President Assad’s family. Assad cousin arrested over 'road rage' killing: report.
Cautious Khamenei shares burden of approval on Iran deal.
Iranian foreign minister to visit Moscow next week: Tass cites embassy.
Trial ends for U.S. journalist held in Iran on spying charges.
ASIA
Nepali police kill two, injure dozen during protest against reform plan.
Maldives reassures India, says 'no' to Chinese bases.
Afghanistan: Taliban suicide bomb attack near Kabul airport.
Deadly car bomb explodes in Kabul stoking tension with Pakistan. Afghan President calls on Pakistan to rein in Taliban.
Taliban slaughter threatens Afghan peace talks.
China hits back at U.S. criticism over South China Sea 'restrictions'.
South Korea condemns North over land mine blast, vows retaliation. South Korea resumes anti-Pyongyang broadcasts after mine blasts.
Over 100 killed, one million affected in Myanmar floods.
Child abuse scandal shocks Pakistan, families angry at police.
Maldives joins search for MH370 wreckage after islanders spot debris. MH370: Malaysia sends experts to examine Maldives 'debris'.
AFRICA
Exiled Central African leader Bozize to stand at election.
Suspected jihadist shot dead in Tunisia.
South Sudan warns of new rebellion over imposed peace deal.
UN probes deadly shooting of Rwandan peacekeepers in C. Africa.
Car bomb kills seven in eastern Libya as Islamic State presses offensive.
Gunmen kill 10 in attack on village in Mali: army spokesman.
Reports: Zimbabwe lifts nationwide trophy hunting ban.
Niger Delta: Army arrests six after 'pirate attack' kills soldiers.
Temperatures soar in deadly Egypt heatwave.
Libya official vows to probe alleged abuse of Kadhafi son.
EUROPE
Ukraine 'repels' rare tank assault by pro-Russian rebels. Ukraine rebels launch 'heaviest attacks in six months'. Ukraine reports heaviest shelling by eastern rebels since February.
Counter-terrorist operation launched in Russia’s Dagestan.
Russian GDP shrinks 4.6% as oil slump risks deeper recession.
Greece closes in on third bailout deal - live updates.
European Union approves $2.6 billion funding for migration crisis.
Hammond: African migrant surge imperils EU social infrastructure.
French police say time to 'bring in British Army' to Calais to tackle illegal immigrants.
Germany drops treason probe against news website.
Two killed in knife attack at IKEA in Sweden; two arrested.
AMERICAS
Exclusive: Trump's Republican support holds strong post-debate - Reuters/Ipsos poll. Trump defends comments on FOX News anchor Kelly.
Obama to approach remaining time in office with ‘urgency’.
State of emergency set in Ferguson after shooting anniversary violence.
Fifteen, including activist, killed in troubled Mexican state.
Haiti's first election in four years marred by sporadic violence.
Argentine primaries point to presidential run-off vote; bonds climb.
Cuba arrests 90 dissidents at protest march.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
'Strong suspicion' Mali hotel gunmen linked to jihadists. Group linked to al Qaeda says responsible for Mali siege: al Jazeera.
White House legal strategy for ISIS fight gets blurry.
U.S. charges sixth man in alleged N.Y.-N.J. Islamic State plot.
Lawsuit could reveal secret Saudi connection to 9/11.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Warren Buffett buys aerospace firm for $37B.
Oxfam income rises to £401.4m despite fall in shop earnings.
Tesla burns cash, loses more than $4,000 on every car sold.
Russia, Saudi foreign ministers to talk energy markets, Syria on Tuesday.
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