Fighters from the so-called 'Islamic State' group have killed some 70 civilians in Mosul this week over accusations of collaboration with Iraqi forces pushing into the city to drive them out, the United Nations has said.

Israel’s cancellation of entry permits for Palestinians after a deadly attack in Tel Aviv may amount to collective punishment, which is banned under international law, the UN’s top human rights official said.

SPORADIC gunfire rang out after Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara called on all fighters to put down their arms now that the country’s long time strongman has been captured following a months-long deadly power struggle.