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2014-12-29

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Bahrain

Bahrain court gives police killers death sentences

A court in Bahrain sentenced two Shi’ite Muslim men to death and handed a third a life sentence on Monday after they were convicted of killing a

Sport

Four Hills ski jump soars to a late start

Bad weather postponed ski jumping’s Four Hills tour for a day, but it kicked off in style on Monday (December 29). Austrian Stefan Kraft won the

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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

World News

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

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

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

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

Greece

Early Greek general election 'was inevitable'

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

World News

Planes, trains and automobiles: Safety and statistics

Economy

Lithuania losing its litas to adopt the euro currency

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

United Kingdom

Virgin Atlantic airplane returns safely after landing gear problem

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Romania trapped by snow

Sport

Chelsea on top, but Man City hot on their heels

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

World News

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

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

World News

European left-wing leaders enthusiastic about Greece snap elections

Greece

Election rhetoric already flying in Greece ahead of forced snap election

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

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Recycled orchestra begins a mini-tour

Greece

Ten confirmed dead as rescue operation ends after Italy ferry fire

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

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Frozen grapes become wine

World News

Ebola financial symptoms could cost 3 billion euros in 2015

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

Greece

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

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

Greece

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

World News

Review to be carried out into Air Asia after passenger jet vanishes

Indonesia’s transport minister has said a safety review will be carried out into Air Asia following the disappearance of its passenger jet on Sunday