The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.

Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.

The teacher's family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped "to prevent a separate tragedy from occuring" over the prank turned fatal.

Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam.

The guitar was used by David Gilmour on some of Pink Floyd's best-known albums, including Dark Side of the Moon.

A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

Ice Cube's alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year's worst movies.