Nigerian forces hunt gunmen who killed 50 at church

No-one has claimed responsibility for the killings.

At least 200 people killed by gunmen in northwest Nigeria

A government spokesperson said thousands of people have been displaced following the attacks.

French aid workers among eight killed by gunmen in Niger

A French aid group said several of its workers were among those killed during a tourist outing.

Gunmen kill priest and five parishioners during Mass in Burkina Faso church

Up to 30 attackers set fire to the church, several shops and a small cafe before looting a local health centre.

90 students kidnapped by gunmen in Cameroon have been freed

It was the first mass kidnapping to hit Cameroon and one of the gravest incidents in 13 months of pro-independence violence.

11 injured after gunmen blast Save the Children office in Afghanistan

Save the Children is an international non-governmental organisation that promotes children’s rights.

18 people killed in Kabul Intercontinental Hotel attack, including 14 foreigners

Afghan security forces killed all six attackers during the night-time siege.

At least 235 dead in horror mosque bombing as leaders condemn 'barbaric attack'

The attack took place during weekly prayers at a mosque in Egypt, police officials said.

17 people dead after gunmen open fire on restaurant in Burkina Faso

The victims’ nationalities have yet to be confirmed.

One of the Bataclan gunmen buried six months after suicide attack

After his death, his mother was told: “Your son has died a martyr with his brothers on 13 November.”

Video footage shows violent raid on safe house of drug lord 'El Chapo'

Marines found a tunnel that led to Mexico’s storm sewer.

Manhunt in Paris after shooting of police officer at government building

It is unclear why the men were in the Interior Ministry complex.

Two Europeans among five killed, as gunman opens fire in Mali nightclub

“The killer came here because there were foreigners. He wanted to kill foreigners, that’s for sure,” a waiter at the club said.

Appeal for witnesses after armed men assaulted staff at Dublin bookmakers last night

It happened at around 8:40 last night.

Armed jewel thieves take hostage and lead police on chase through Paris

The two gunmen later surrendered.

Gunmen kill passenger on jet at Pakistan airport

The unidentified gunmen opened fire on the plane as it landed.

Ukraine: Pro-Russia gunmen seize town hall

The US and European Union are readying sanctions against Russia amid tensions over the kidnapping of international observers.

Seven Red Cross workers kidnapped in northern Syria

The group was kidnapped early this morning.

Mexico confirms 22 killed in coordinated attack on police

Attackers equipped with high-powered rifles and grenades carried out a carefully-planned attack against federal police in western Mexcio.

British national kidnapped in Lagos

It is reported that the man was abducted while travelling into the city after landing at the airport.

Taliban kills nine foreign tourists in the Pakistani Himalayas

The attackers struck at the foot of one of the world’s highest mountains, killing Chinese and Ukrainian climbers.

Gunmen kidnap two foreign tourists in Yemen

A man and a woman were seized today while they were outside a hotel in the eastern part of the central Yemeni city of Taiz.

Gunmen abduct seven foreign workers in Nigeria

A security guard was killed in the attack, police have said.

Irish hostage: Algeria troops surround Islamist hostage-takers

The group of hostages include a citizen from Northern Ireland who holds an Irish passport.

Baghdad: 14 killed as car bombs explode within minutes

Meanwhile, media group reports shooting dead of TV presenter in Mosul.

Gunmen attack French uranium plant in Central African Republic

A local military official says that the attackers caused some damage to the facility and stole a “sizeable quantity” of food.

Syrian troops and gunmen clash in Damascus

The clashes follow Saturday’s car bombings, which killed 27 people. Three strong explosions were reported in Damascus last night.

Kidnapped engineers killed during failed rescue attempt in Nigeria

David Cameron has confirmed the deaths of the Briton and Italian who were kidnapped in May while working on a construction project.

Prosecutor and judge killed in northwest Syria

Gunmen have assassinated a senior prosecutor and a judge in a northwestern province of Syria.

Three tourists kidnapped, another killed in Mali

The four were in a restaurant in Timbuktu when four armed men forced them out of the building.

Somali gunmen kidnap US, Danish aid workers

The two colleagues work for a Danish organisation which works to remove unexploded mines.

Six suicide bombers attack government compound in Afghanistan

Gunmen kill 14 in Honduras football "massacre"

Hooded gunmen have shot dead 14 people playing a football match in Honduras.

17 killed by gunmen at party in Mexico

Fears that women and children are among the victims of the latest mass shooting in Mexico.