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FARC rebels announce unilateral ceasefire in South America's longest war

Colombia’s Marxist Revolutionary Armed Forces or FARC rebels, who are currently engaged in peace talks with the government, have declared an

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Greece

Greek MPs begin voting in close contest to choose next president

MPs in the Greek parliament have held the first of three possible rounds of voting in a close contest to choose the country’s next president. Prime

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Cuba

New era for US-Cuba relations after 18 months of secret talks

The US and Cuba announce talks aimed at restoring full diplomatic relations after five decades of hostility

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Chaos or cohesion: how will Europe respond to a major terror attack?

The spectre of a major terror attack hangs over Europe, with some analysts believing one is almost inevitable. The threat level against Western

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Pope Francis turns 78 with tango and tea in St Peter's Square

Pope Francis’ weekly address had a festive atmosphere as thousands gathered in St Peter’s Square to celebrate his 78th birthday. The celebrations

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Palestinian Statehood: the road ahead

In 2014 one country in Europe made a decision which could have a significant impact on the Middle East. Sweden recognised the Palestinian state. It

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Cuba

A brief history of US-Cuba relations

The US and Cuba have had no diplomatic relations since 1961, but the breakdown of relations came steadily after the revolution in 1959 which brought

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Sport

'Super-Bacteria' found in Rio's Olympic waters

Avoiding capsizing or just falling into the water is one objective for sailors and windsurfers during major competitions. But for the 2016 Rio

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Pakistan

Pakistan begins painful process of burying children massacred by the Taliban

A country in shock has begun to bury the victims of one of its worst ever militant attacks. Three days of national mourning are now being observed in

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Cuba

US and Cuba announce plan to restore relations after decades of hostility

The United States and Cuba have announced talks aimed at restoring full diplomatic relations after five decades of hostility. As part of the move

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United Kingdom

British bookmakers suspend bets on Queen’s abdication announcement

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Russia

Rouble's fall sends Russians rushing to shops to buy before prices rise

Wednesday was another rollercoaster day for the rouble and the Moscow stock markets. The Russian currency and share prices strengthened after the

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Ukraine

Ukraine aims to apply for EU membership by 2020, says president

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has announced that Ukraine should aim to apply for EU membership in 2020. He also hinted at joining Nato saying

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EU Parliament passes watered down resolution on 'principal' of Palestinian statehood

With an overwhelming majority the European Parliament has spoken in favour of the principle of Palestinian statehood. The motion backed such a set up

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Luxembourg

EU 'may appeal' against court order to remove Hamas from terror list

The Palestinian Islamist movement has welcomed the ruling by the General Court of the European Union, while Israel has criticised it.

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Malala joins condemnation of Taliban attack

The words of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala which mixed with children, parents and politicians as the world reacted in shock to the Taliban attack

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Images from inside Pakistan school show ferocity of militant assault

As the horrific details of the attack begin to emerge, and witnesses recount their ordeal, cameras have been allowed inside the school. The sheer

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Culture news

An exhibition fit for The King has Elvis fans all shook up

An Elvis exhibition has London all shook up. Over 300 artifacts giving an insight into The King's life are on display in The O2.

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Afghanistan

Militants attack bank in southern Afghanistan

At least seven people have died and dozens others were wounded when suspected Taliban militants attacked a bank in the south of Afghanistan

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EU Commission speaks on ambitious investment plan ahead of key summit

As EU leaders descend on Brussels for the final major summit of the year, a new investment plan to ignite the blocs ailing economy is set to top

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EU parliament votes to recognise Palestinian statehood, in principle

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Sierra Leone cancels Christmas celebrations to fight Ebola outbreak

Sierra Leone has announced house-to-house searches for Ebola patients and internal travel restrictions as part of a new plan to battle the outbreak

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Luxembourg

European court orders removal of Hamas from EU terror list on 'procedural' grounds

The ruling by the General Court of the European Union keeps measures against Hamas in place for three months, or pending an appeal.

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Capital of Culture Riga shines a spotlight on Latvian cinema

Latvian capital Riga closes its year as European Capital of Culture with a cinematic extravaganza.

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North Koreans mark 3rd anniversary of Kim Jong-il death

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Hospital panic in aftermath of Pakistan school massacre

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Russia

Russian rouble rebounds slightly but remains volatile

The Russian government began selling off foreign currency on Wednesday after the rouble hit an all-time low giving the currency a boost but trading remains nervous.

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Pakistan

Afghan Taliban condemn Pakistani Taliban attack on Peshawar school

The massacre of 141 people, mostly high school students, in northwestern Pakistan has been condemned by the Afghan Taliban - traditionally allied to the group that committed the atrocity, the Pakistan

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Australia security laws probed as inquiry begins into Sydney hostage tragedy

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has launched an official investigation into the deadly hostage drama in a Sydney café, as questions are asked as to why the hostage-taker was free on bail.

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Sydney siege shrine grows

People are still laying floral tributes to the victims of the Sydney siege. The Martin Place shrine has now spread to a second site nearby to

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Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30

Italy's Via Appia enters the Unesco World Heritage List

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Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30

Italy's Via Appia enters the Unesco World Heritage List

Leaders react to 'unique' opening ceremony in Paris

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2014-12-17

FARC rebels announce unilateral ceasefire in South America's longest war

Greek MPs begin voting in close contest to choose next president

Pope Francis turns 78 with tango and tea in St Peter's Square

Palestinian Statehood: the road ahead

A brief history of US-Cuba relations

'Super-Bacteria' found in Rio's Olympic waters

British bookmakers suspend bets on Queen’s abdication announcement

Rouble's fall sends Russians rushing to shops to buy before prices rise

Ukraine aims to apply for EU membership by 2020, says president

EU Parliament passes watered down resolution on 'principal' of Palestinian statehood

Malala joins condemnation of Taliban attack

Images from inside Pakistan school show ferocity of militant assault

An exhibition fit for The King has Elvis fans all shook up

Militants attack bank in southern Afghanistan

EU Commission speaks on ambitious investment plan ahead of key summit

Sierra Leone cancels Christmas celebrations to fight Ebola outbreak

European court orders removal of Hamas from EU terror list on 'procedural' grounds

Capital of Culture Riga shines a spotlight on Latvian cinema

North Koreans mark 3rd anniversary of Kim Jong-il death

Hospital panic in aftermath of Pakistan school massacre

Australia security laws probed as inquiry begins into Sydney hostage tragedy

Sydney siege shrine grows