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Netanyahu urges war crimes court to reject Palestinian membership bid

Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the ICC to reject a bid for membership by the Palestinian Authority which would enable it to pursue war crimes charges against Israel.

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Brazil

Brazil's President Rousseff starts second term with anti-corruption pledge

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff has begun her second term in office. As she took the oath, Rousseff promised to rein in government spending to lift

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Sport

Norway's Ullevalseter sets pace in Africa Eco Rally

Stage 3 of the Africa Eco Race saw the competitors tackle the longest stage in the rally a total of 450 km from Tagounite to Assa in Morocco. For

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Ukraine

Far-right Ukrainians mark anniversary of nationalist hero Stepan Bandera

Thousands of far-right Ukrainians have marked the 106th anniversary of the birth of controversial nationalist Stepan Bandera. He fought Russian and

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Turkey

Man arrested after grenade attack near Turkey PM's office

A man who allegedly threw two hand grenades near the Turkish prime minister’s office in Istanbul has been arrested by police. The city’s police chief

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Brazil

Brazil's Rousseff starts new term under cloud of corruption

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff has been sworn-in for her second term in office. Thousands attended the inauguration ceremony in the capital

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Syria

Video of kidnapped Italian aid workers claims to show women still alive in Syria

Video has just been released suggesting that two unofficial Italian aid workers captured in Syria in August are still alive, although the footage

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Lebanon

Former Lebanese prime minister Karami dies aged 80

The former two-time prime minister of Lebanon, Omar Karami, has died peacefully in hospital in Beirut aged 80. He initially served as PM for two

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Sport

Jacobsen's 2015 off to a flyer after Four Hills win at Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Garmish-Partenkirchen provided the spectacular backdrop for the second World Cup of the Four Hills tour. Norway’s Anders Jacobsen got his 2015 off to

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Mexico

Protestors ensure Mexico's president will not forget those who disappeared in 2015

Protests in Mexico against alleged police and local government corruption and complicity with organised crime show no signs of dying down in 2015

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World News

Deadly fireworks spoil Europe's New Year celebrations

New Year’s fireworks have claimed the lives of three people in Denmark and two in Germany say the authorities. The Danish fatalities came in two

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Afghanistan

President Ashraf Ghani completes security transition to Afghan forces

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has marked the country’s transition to full sovereignty on Thursday after the formal end of the 13-year

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Russia

Russians optimistic for New Year despite looming recession

The lights of Russia’s economy are burning brightly but as the country heads into recession, many are choosing to stay at home rather than spend

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World News

EU brings in rules to cut household energy use

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Brazil

Brazil's Rousseff faces crisis of credibility in second term

It was an inauguration under tightened security after a close re-election. The climate is tense as President Dilma Rousseff launches into her second

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Sport

Mike beats Jesus in the 10 km San Silvestre Vallecana

A record 40,000 runners took part in the traditional 10 km San Silvestre Vallecana in Madrid. The race has been held on New Years Eve in Spanish

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Sport

Lampard extended loan leaves sour taste in the Big Apple

Frank Lampard is to remain at Manchester City until the end of the current season. The former Chelsea midfielder signed for New York City last June

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Vatican

Pope urges people to unite and fight slavery and human trafficking

Pope Francis has urged people of all religions and cultures to unite to fight modern slavery and human trafficking. In his first Mass of 2015, he

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China

Chinese lay flowers in Shanghai in honour of stampede victims

Flowers have begun to appear in an impromptu public memorial to the Shanghai stampede tragedy, near the spot where at least 36 Chinese revellers died

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Economy

Lithuania's euro expectations

Lithuania is seven years behind schedule bringing in the euro this January 1st. It has been lined up to replace its litas currency since 2002 but its

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Syria

Syrian President visits soldiers in Damascus in rare public appearance

In a rare public appearance in recent times, and complete with patriotic music, Syrian state television has shown footage of its embattled president

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Egypt

Retrial of Al Jazeera journalists must lead to freedom, says Amnesty

Egypt’s highest court, the Court of Cassation, has ordered a retrial of three jailed Al Jazeera journalists citing flaws in last year’s trial

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Indonesia

Bad weather hampers dive for lost plane as AirAsia search continues

Only air searches are continuing in the waters off Indonesia as divers wait for bad weather to ease before attempting a salvage operation on what is

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Israel

HarperCollins wipes Israel off the map

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Economy

Lithuania joins the club of countries that use the euro currency

Lithuania's prime minister has become the first in his nation to withdraw a euro banknote

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Ukraine

World's worst fare dodger caught on CCTV

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China

Shanghai stampede investigated as China mourns worst urban tragedy in years

China mourns its worst urban tragedy in years as questions are asked about the emergency response

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Egypt

Egyptian court orders retrial of Al Jazeera journalists

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Korea

Kim Jong Un says he is open to resuming peace talks with S Korea

North Korea's leader says he is open to resuming peace talks with South Korea

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USA

Global extravaganzas of fireworks and music & light shows ring in 2015

From New York to Sydney, 2015 has been welcomed with extravaganzas of fireworks and music and light shows

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Apple hit with €62 million EU class action for unfair charges on music

Marr vs Morrissey: The Smiths trademark ownership claims debunked

Bank of England set to hold rates steady as it eyes stubborn inflation

WMO: Global heating likely to hit 3C by 2100 - what’s the solution?

Apple hit with €62 million EU class action for unfair charges on music

Marr vs Morrissey: The Smiths trademark ownership claims debunked

Bank of England set to hold rates steady as it eyes stubborn inflation

WMO: Global heating likely to hit 3C by 2100 - what’s the solution?

2015-01-01

Netanyahu urges war crimes court to reject Palestinian membership bid

Norway's Ullevalseter sets pace in Africa Eco Rally

Far-right Ukrainians mark anniversary of nationalist hero Stepan Bandera

Man arrested after grenade attack near Turkey PM's office

Video of kidnapped Italian aid workers claims to show women still alive in Syria

Former Lebanese prime minister Karami dies aged 80

Jacobsen's 2015 off to a flyer after Four Hills win at Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Protestors ensure Mexico's president will not forget those who disappeared in 2015

Deadly fireworks spoil Europe's New Year celebrations

President Ashraf Ghani completes security transition to Afghan forces

Russians optimistic for New Year despite looming recession

EU brings in rules to cut household energy use

Brazil's Rousseff faces crisis of credibility in second term

Mike beats Jesus in the 10 km San Silvestre Vallecana

Lampard extended loan leaves sour taste in the Big Apple

Pope urges people to unite and fight slavery and human trafficking

Lithuania's euro expectations

Retrial of Al Jazeera journalists must lead to freedom, says Amnesty

Bad weather hampers dive for lost plane as AirAsia search continues

HarperCollins wipes Israel off the map

World's worst fare dodger caught on CCTV

Egyptian court orders retrial of Al Jazeera journalists

Kim Jong Un says he is open to resuming peace talks with S Korea