Several killed in explosion at Nigeria gas plant
Several people were killed when an industrial gas plant exploded in southeastern Nigeria. 
Pope denounces ‘consumerist society’ in Christmas homily
Pope Francis calls on Catholics to live 'simple and balanced lives in a society intoxicated by consumerism and hedonism' 
Marine Le Pen in court for inciting racial hatred during 2010 rally

In a 2010 National Front rally, Le Pen compared Muslims praying in public to...

In a 2010 National Front rally, Le Pen compared Muslims...

Trial for NY mobster in ‘Goodfellas’ heist begins

Alleged member of New York crime familt Vincent Asaro goes to trial for...

Alleged member of New York crime familt Vincent Asaro goes...

Pistorius released under house arrest

The athlete is expected to spend the remainder of a five-year prison sentence at his uncle's home in Pretoria.

The athlete is expected to spend the remainder of a...

Liberals win decisive victory in Canadian elections

The Liberals, led by Justin Trudeau, are leading in 185 electoral districts.

The Liberals, led by Justin Trudeau, are leading in 185...

Leaked UN document proposes global decriminalisation of drugs

Drugs law reform activist Richard Branson leaks an embargoed UN document that...

Drugs law reform activist Richard Branson leaks an...

Former BBC journalist found dead at Istanbul airport

Former BBC journalist Jacqueline Sutton was found dead in the toilets at...

Former BBC journalist Jacqueline Sutton was found dead...

Five killed, seven injured in Bogota plane crash

Officials said the reasons for the accident were still unknown

Officials said the reasons for the accident were still...

Slovenia to process up to 2,500 refugees a day to avoid bottleneck

The government in Ljubljana on Sunday said it had refused to allow in a train...

The government in Ljubljana on Sunday said it had refused...

Canadians to vote in fiercely-contested election

On Sunday, party leaders made their final pitch for votes after one of the...

On Sunday, party leaders made their final pitch for votes...

Typhoon kills two in the Philippines, as rising floodwaters cause alarm

Slow moving Typhhon Koppu leaves two dead and causes floodwaters to continue rising

Slow moving Typhhon Koppu leaves two dead and causes...

Bus station attack in Israel leaves an Israeli soldier dead

Tensions between Israel and Palestine continue as young soldier is killed in a...

Tensions between Israel and Palestine continue as young...

Stabbed politician elected mayor in Cologne

Cologne elects Henriette Reker as mayor, after she was stabbed for her support...

Cologne elects Henriette Reker as mayor, after she was...

Islamic State murders four more in Sirte and Derna

Man dragged through the streets and crucified, another shot dead after digging...

Man dragged through the streets and crucified, another shot...

German mayoral candidate Reker stabbed over refugee support

Henriette Reker was stabbed while campaigning in Cologne

Henriette Reker was stabbed while campaigning in Cologne

Pope to canonise French couple Louis and Zelie Martin

Louis and Zelie Martin were the parents of Saint Theresa of Lisieux

Louis and Zelie Martin were the parents of Saint Theresa of...

Refugee crisis: Thousands enter Slovenia after Hungary closes border

A train carrying about 1,200 migrants arrived at the Sredisce ob Dravi border...

A train carrying about 1,200 migrants arrived at the...

German police suspect ‘racist political motive’ behind candidate knife attack

An independent candidate to be mayor of Cologne has been severely injured in a knife attack

An independent candidate to be mayor of Cologne has been...

Turkish coastguards recover 12 bodies, four children die in separate incident

Four children and a woman died when their rubber craft capsized off the Greek island of Kalymnos

Four children and a woman died when their rubber craft...