Two coffins were handed over by Hamas to the Israeli military via the Red Cross in Gaza on Tuesday.

Alvaro Uribe was the country's first president to be criminally convicted, and faced 12 years' house arrest.

The US vice-president's visit comes after a flare-up of violence between Israel and Hamas that threatened to derail the 12-day-old truce.

The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts.

The 'squashbucklers' climbed into their hollowed out giant gourds, which are grown locally in the US state of Oregon.

Across the wider region, four people are reported to have been killed and 10 others injured.

The comments by the US president come after plans to meet his Russian counterpart over the war in Ukraine were put on hold.

Ecuadorian officials say they found no evidence the man had committed a crime, and so had freed him.

Israeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza - keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu's side, for now.

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, is not known for progressive views on women's equality.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejects the idea of halting the conflict at the current contact line.

Juraj Cintula - who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister - was found guilty of terrorism charges.

Attorneys for the rap mogul filed a notice to the court and are expected to file a full appeal soon.

Ecuadorian officials say they found no evidence the man had committed a crime, and so had freed him.

Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, is not known for progressive views on women's equality.

The conservative politician, who sees Margaret Thatcher as an inspiration, has become Japan's first female prime minister.

Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.

Juraj Cintula - who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister - was found guilty of terrorism charges.

A neighbour died after falling to the ground in a failed attempt to escape through a window.

The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.

Australia is one of the world's biggest biodiversity hotspots, home to more than a million different species.

The BBC's Paris Correspondent Hugh Scofield says the former French president will reside in a small cell.

Australia is one of the world's biggest biodiversity hotspots, home to more than a million different species.

The BBC's Paris Correspondent Hugh Scofield says the former French president will reside in a small cell.

A staunch conservative, she takes over as Japan grapples with rising cost of living and mounting debt.

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.

The US vice-president's visit comes after a flare-up of violence between Israel and Hamas that threatened to derail the 12-day-old truce.

Juraj Cintula - who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister - was found guilty of terrorism charges.