2014-12-29

There is still no sign of the missing AirAsia flight 8501 that vanished from airspace thick with storm clouds on Sunday morning. Search and rescue

Desperate search continues for missing AirAsia flight 8501

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West Bank

Palestinian teenager shot dead by Israeli soldiers for throwing rocks

A Palestinian teenager has been shot dead by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. The youth was part of a group accused of throwing rocks at

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There is a sad end for a hippo that made headlines around the world after jumping out of the back of a truck in Taiwan. The two-tonne animal has

Sad end for hippo that jumped from back of truck in Taiwan

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Sweden

Second suspected arson attack on mosque in Sweden

A mosque in Sweden has been the target of a suspected arsonist, the second such case in four days. Fire broke out in a Muslim centre in the southern

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USA

From zeros to heroes, Rogen and Franco's "The Interview" rakes in the cash for Sony

Before the year’s most talked-about movie “The Interview” came out, the critics had given it a mixed reception. Then came the Sony hack threats

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In a move some fear could jeopardise Greece’s international bailout, parliament has failed to choose a new president, rejecting the ruling

Early Greek general election 'was inevitable'

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On January 1, 2015 Lithuania will be the last Baltic nation to join the growing number of EU states to have adopted the euro. Like Estonia and

Planes, trains and automobiles: Safety and statistics

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Economy

Lithuania losing its litas to adopt the euro currency

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United Kingdom

Virgin Atlantic airplane returns safely after landing gear problem

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Greece is facing a snap election after MPs failed to elect a new president in a tight parliamentary ballot

Doubts over Greek bailout as PM forced to call snap election

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Welcome to The Corner, our weekly programme dedicated to the world of football.

Romania trapped by snow

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Sport

Chelsea on top, but Man City hot on their heels

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Although the statistics say aircraft crashes are at an historic low, 2014 has been the deadliest for nine years, and the year’s major incidents have

Monsoons, mystery and missiles make 2014 a deadly year for air travel

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European left-wing leaders enthusiastic about Greece snap elections

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Electioneering has already begun in Greece, with the leader of the Syriza party saying the days of a Samaras government are numbered.

Election rhetoric already flying in Greece ahead of forced snap election

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Recycled orchestra begins a mini-tour

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Ten people are known to have died after a fire on an Italian ferry off the Greek island of Corfu. It’s understood that nine bodies have been found

Ten confirmed dead as rescue operation ends after Italy ferry fire

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Frozen grapes become wine

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The Ebola outbreak in West Africa has devastated lives in three of the continent’s poorest countries. The World Bank says the cost of the outbreak to

Ebola financial symptoms could cost 3 billion euros in 2015

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Greek MPS have failed to elect a new president, meaning the country now faces a snap election

Greece faces snap election after MPs fail to elect a new president

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Hundreds of people have been rescued from an Italian ferry that caught fire off the Greek island of Corfu. Dozens more are still waiting to be

First rescued passengers from burning ferry arrive in Italy; dozens more still waiting onboard

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Greece facing fresh general election after MPs fail to choose president

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Ukrainian army delivers food supplies to Donetsk 'Cyborgs'

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Slovenia: more than 50 vehicle involved in a traffic accident

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Massive sea search after AirAsia plane disappear

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