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...

Masked man stabs teacher to death and injures students in Sweden

A teacher was stabbed to death by a masked man who also seriously injured some...

A teacher was stabbed to death by a masked man who also...

Germany tells Netanyahu: We are responsible for the Holocaust

Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germans were “very clear in our...

Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germans were “very...

Calais migrants to be given heated tents, as police numbers rise

A centre sheltering women and children that currently has space for 200 people...

A centre sheltering women and children that currently has...

Syria crisis: US attacks Moscow welcome for Assad

The road to any diplomatic settlement now runs through Moscow and, for now at...

The road to any diplomatic settlement now runs through...

Vatican denies Pope has benign brain cancer

Vatican denies Italian report Pope Francis has brain tumor

Vatican denies Italian report Pope Francis has brain tumor

Syrian president Assad in surprise visit to Moscow

Bashar al-Assad held talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin

Bashar al-Assad held talks with Russian president Vladimir...