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Death toll rises in Shi'ite shrine blasts in Damascus

The number of people killed in Sunday's bomb attacks in the Syrian capital Damascus has risen to 71 with dozens more wounded.

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Germany

Bavarian leader's planned meeting with Putin causes stir in Germany

Critics have warned Horst Seehofer's planned trip to Moscow could undermine the Chancellor's refugee policy.

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Sport

Handball: Germany triumph in Europe and qualify for Rio

Germany have qualified for the 2016 Olympic men’s handball event after an impressive 24-17 victory over favourites Spain.

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Niger

Boko Haram burns children alive, kills more than 80 - reports

Charred corpses littered the streets of a village in north-eastern Nigeria after an attack by Boko Haram extremists Saturday night.

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Sport

Golf: Close finish for Singapore Open on the cards as rain stops play on Sunday

The young KoreanSong Young-han was about to putt on the 16th when the siren sounded, ending play due to rain at the Singapore Open on Sunday. But he

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Sport

Anders Fannemal the latest victory in a spectacular ski season for Norway

Twenty-four hours after the Slovenian double of the Prevc brothers it was the turn of the Norwegians at the World Cup in Sapporo, Japan. Anders

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World News

10,000 refugee children are missing, says Europol

The EU's criminal intelligence agency warns traffickers are targeting unaccompanied children for sex work and slavery.

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Russia

Moscow's homeless living in sewers to escape the cold

Homelessness is on the rise in the capital as the Russian economy suffers from the falling price of oil, its main export.

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Switzerland

Damascus blasts aimed at disrupting Syria peace talks - EU foreign policy chief

Sunday’s deadly blasts in Damascus were intended to disrupt Syria’s fledgling peace talks, according to the European Union’s foreign policy chief

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Syria

Blasts close to Damascus' main Shi'ite shrine kill 60 - monitor

The Sunni militant group calling itself Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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United Kingdom

Tributes pour in as BBC broadcasting legend Sir Terry Wogan dies aged 77

A president, a prime minister and a host of stars from the entertainment world have paid tribute to veteran BBC broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan who has

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France

Drifting cargo shift could hit French Atlantic Coast by Tuesday

French salvage team workers have been struggling to tow the drifting Modern Express from rough waters.

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World News

Djokovic demolishes Murray for sixth Australian Open title

A straight sets victory over Andy Murray on Sunday has earned World Number One Novak Djokovic his sixth Australian Open title. Defending champion

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Germany: Swimming in icy waters!

Hardy Bavarian swimmers brave icy waters for their traditional Danube dip. Around 2,000 people take to the Danube for a wintry swim at the beginning

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Russia

12 dead in suspected arson attack in Moscow

A criminal investigation is underway after fire crews found 12 bodies in the wreckage of a burning building in Moscow. Arson is suspected after the

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El Salvador

Former El Salvador President Flores dies facing corruption charges

El Salvador’s former President Francisco Flores has died after suffering a stroke while awaiting trial on corruption charges. He was accused of

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USA

And the winner is...Diversity! Screen Actors Guild Awards honour black performers

Doing the double, Idris Elba took home two gongs from Saturday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards on a night when diversity was THE big winner. The black

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USA

US election: Tight race in final countdown to Iowa caucuses

In the run-up to Monday’s Iowa caucuses, White House hopeful Hillary Clinton has a lead of just three percentage points according to an influential

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Turkey

Turkish police recover stolen "Picasso" painting

Turkish police have recovered what is reported to be an original painting by Pablo Picasso. The work is believed to be the “Nude Brushing Her Hair”

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Portugal

Lisbon neighbourhood hosts Chinese New Year celebrations

Lisbon’s Chinese community has kicked off celebrations for the New Year of the Monkey. They laid on a colourful street parade on Saturday, featuring

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Italy

One of the world's oldest carnivals kicks off in Venice

It is carnival time in Venice. Revellers have been showing off their costumes as part of an annual event, which takes place in the run up to Lent

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Switzerland

Syrian opposition delegation keen for 'success' at Geneva peace talks

A Syrian opposition delegation has arrived in Geneva, saying they are keen to make United Nations peace talks a success. The representatives also

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Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan threatens 'consequences' for Moscow, saying Russian jet violated its airspace

The Turkish government said on Saturday that a Russian fighter jet had violated its airspace on Friday. Moscow denied the accusation. Turkey’s

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France

Paris protesters call for end to France's state of emergency

Thousands of people have turned out in Paris to vent their anger over plans to extend France’s state of emergency for three more months

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Four killed in shoot-out at crossing between West Bank and Jordan

Romania scrambles F16 jets after Russian drone violates its airspace

Libya detain militia leader over killing of wanted human trafficker

A year after the quake in Morocco many homes still not re-built

Four killed in shoot-out at crossing between West Bank and Jordan

Romania scrambles F16 jets after Russian drone violates its airspace

Libya detain militia leader over killing of wanted human trafficker

A year after the quake in Morocco many homes still not re-built

2016-01-31

Death toll rises in Shi'ite shrine blasts in Damascus

Handball: Germany triumph in Europe and qualify for Rio

Boko Haram burns children alive, kills more than 80 - reports

Golf: Close finish for Singapore Open on the cards as rain stops play on Sunday

Anders Fannemal the latest victory in a spectacular ski season for Norway

Moscow's homeless living in sewers to escape the cold

Blasts close to Damascus' main Shi'ite shrine kill 60 - monitor

Tributes pour in as BBC broadcasting legend Sir Terry Wogan dies aged 77

Drifting cargo shift could hit French Atlantic Coast by Tuesday

Djokovic demolishes Murray for sixth Australian Open title

Germany: Swimming in icy waters!

12 dead in suspected arson attack in Moscow

Former El Salvador President Flores dies facing corruption charges

And the winner is...Diversity! Screen Actors Guild Awards honour black performers

US election: Tight race in final countdown to Iowa caucuses

Turkish police recover stolen "Picasso" painting

Lisbon neighbourhood hosts Chinese New Year celebrations

One of the world's oldest carnivals kicks off in Venice

Paris protesters call for end to France's state of emergency