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World News

Hocine Ait Ahmed a hero of Algeria's war of independence has died

Hocine Ait Ahmed, one of he heroes of Algeria’s war of independence against France has died in Switzerland at the age of 89, official sources said

Turkey

Erdogan vows to continue fight against PKK

Fighting continued in the Turkish town of Cizre Wednesday, as government forces shelled buildings they say were being used by the outlawed Kurdistan

Croatia

Tihomir Oreskovic nominated as Croatia's prime minister-designate

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has nominated a prime minister-designate. Tihomir Oreskovic who is a technocrat was put forward by

Russia

Russia issues banknote dedicated to Crimea

Russia has issued a new banknote dedicated to Crimea, the Ukrainian peninsula it annexed last year. It is a move that is certain to anger Kyiv, which

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USA

Thousands of US prisoners freed early because of computer glitch

More than 3,000 prisoners have been released early in Washington because of a computer glitch. Sentence reductions for good behaviour were

United Kingdom

UK: investment banks pay little or no tax, analysis shows

Seven of the biggest investment banks operating in London paid little or no tax in Britain last year, despite reporting billions of dollars in

Israel

Fatal attack in Jerusalem at the Jaffa Gate

There was a fatal attack in Jerusalem when two Palestinians went on a stabbing spree outside the Jaffa gate, one of the main entrances to the Old

Sport

'Glad to be back' - Hiddink on Chelsea return

Dutchman Guus Hiddink has said he is ‘glad to back’ at Chelsea after being hired as caretaker manager to replace Jose Mourinho, who was sacked at the

Poland

Jean Asselborn fires warning to Poland

Jean Asselborn Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister has fired a warning to Poland’s ruling conservative Law and Justice party against going down the path of

Economy

Oil industry's pain is the US motorist's gain

It may not do much to reduce air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions – it’s certainly not helped the oil industry – but low fuel prices are a boon

World News

Iraqi forces claim the battle for Ramadi is almost won

Iraqi forces claim the battle for Ramadi is almost won, saying more than 90 percent of the city has been recaptured from ISIL.

Hungary

Hungary's campaign 'fuelling xenophobia towards migrants'

Hungary must stop fueling fear, intolerance and xenophobia towards migrants, says the UN’s refugee agency. UNHCR, in a joint statement with two other

Spain

Spain's political parties search for a deal to form a government

The political jigsaw pieces in Spain are left spread on the table. No clear picture has emerged despite the leader of the liberal Ciudadanos

Sport

Russia's sports minister Mutko denies doping cover-ups

Russia’s sports minister Vitaly Mutko has defended his country’s anti-doping practices, strongly denying it had anything to do with the covering-up

World News

Ticket to listen online - Beatles music to be streamed for first time

Let it be, let it be. From Christmas Eve, Beatles fans will able to stream their favourite songs from the British band. More than 200 tracks from

Economy

Where's the snow? Alpine ski resorts count cost of a warm Christmas

December often brings alarm that a lack of snow in the Alps will hit skiers and winter resorts’ business. With this year’s warm weather some have

World News

The videos on YouTube that people can't get enough of

This week YouTube released its annual list of what videos people are most watching, country by country

Malaysia

Malaysia's first Islamic airline takes to the skies

Malaysia’s first Islamic airline has taken to the skies, offering a service that adheres to strict religious rules. Rayani Air offers onboard

Economy

Britain's growth revised downwards suggesting recovery losing momentum

The British economy grew at a slower rate than previously estimated during at least half of 2015, according to official data. Weaker growth in the

Economy

Warm weather hits consumer spending in France

Consumer spending in France fell by the highest amount in nearly two years in November – partly due to the unusually warm weather according to

Finland

Santa Claus is on his way

He’s coming to the end of the busiest time of the year. The elves have done their job and now Santa Claus is preparing to leave Lapland and begin

Turkey

Istanbul: one person dead in Sabiha Gokcen airport blast

A blast at Sabiha Gokcen — Istanbul’s second-largest airport — has killed one person and injured another. Both victims were female cleaners, who were

Colombia

The struggle to keep Colombia's coffee revenue flowing

The 82nd National Coffee Growers Congress held in early December in Bogota took into account the difficulties facing the sector. Colombia is the