World News Update, what you need to know

Jordan has offered to free a female jihadist in exchange for a Jordanian pilot held by the Islamic State group, which is threatening to execute the airman and a Japanese journalist.

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WASHINGTON - The fight against Islamic State jihadists is taking place online as well on the battlefield, with 18,000 Twitter accounts linked to the group suspended in recent months, according to a US expert.

MAJIDIYA - A Hezbollah missile attack that killed two Israeli soldiers has prompted Israel to respond with air and ground strikes on southern Lebanon, where a UN peacekeeper was killed.

VIENNA - A kangaroo is on the loose in frigid and snowy Austria, hopping his way toward dispelling a famous slogan.

LONDON - The British government is reportedly facing strong opposition from within its own ranks to controversial plans to follow Australia's lead and introduce plain packaging for cigarettes.

LONDON - Former glam rock star Gary Glitter broke down in tears as he tried to explain to jurors in London why he had been in possession of child pornography images.

LONDON - British senior citizens are still enjoying active sex lives, according to the first major study of sexual health in the over 80s.