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Sea Watch 3 has turned to the European Court of Human Rights for an emergency decree asking Italy to allow the disembarkation of migrants stranded on the ship since 12 June
A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Rome on Sunday evening, the Italian geophysics institute said
Israel ploughs ahead with plans to build more settler homes
Settlement advances in East Jerusalem are part of a fast-track plan to tighten...
Settlement advances in East Jerusalem are part of a...
Egypt approves disputed draft constitution
Backers of President Mohammed Morsi have urged all Egyptians to work together...
Backers of President Mohammed Morsi have urged all...
China opens world's longest high-speed route
China has officially opened the world's longest high-speed rail route, linking...
China has officially opened the world's longest high-speed...
Shelling in Syria's Raqqa kills 20, including eight children
Syrian government shelling kills about 20 people, at least eight of them...
Syrian government shelling kills about 20 people, at least...
Toyota poised to reclaim biggest carmaker title
Toyota is set to reclaim the title of world's biggest carmaker in 2012, after...
Toyota is set to reclaim the title of world's biggest...
Obama to cut vacation short to work on fiscal deal
US president Barack Obama cuts short his traditional Christmas break to prevent...
US president Barack Obama cuts short his traditional...
Piers Morgan faces petition for deportation following anti-gun stand
Over 31,000 Americans sign petition calling for British TV host Piers Morgan to...
Over 31,000 Americans sign petition calling for British TV...
Pilgrims celebrate birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem
Thousands of Christian pilgrims around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus...
Thousands of Christian pilgrims around the world celebrate...
Egypt constitutional referendum result delayed pending investigations
Result of controversial referendum on Egypt's new constitution delayed pending...
Result of controversial referendum on Egypt's new...
Nelson Mandela to spend Christmas in South Africa hospital
South Africa's first black President Nelson Mandela to spend Christmas in...
South Africa's first black President Nelson Mandela to...
Pope Benedict - Christmas plea to end Syria violence
Pope Benedict XVI repeats call for an end to bloodshed in Syria during his...
Pope Benedict XVI repeats call for an end to bloodshed in...
Piers Morgan's US gun law criticism lands him deportation petition
CNN host faces deportation petition after he criticised the gun law in the US...
CNN host faces deportation petition after he criticised the...
US adviser killed in Kabul
Afghan policewoman being investigated to see whether the killing was intentional or accidental.
Afghan policewoman being investigated to see whether the...
Queen’s Christmas message recorded in 3D
Produced by Sky News, Queen Elizabeth has recorded her first 3D Christmas...
Produced by Sky News, Queen Elizabeth has recorded her...
Egyptian referendum 'approves' new constitution
Egyptians ‘approve’ controversial new constitution in a referendum...
Egyptians ‘approve’ controversial new constitution in a...
Pope Benedict pardons former butler Paolo Gabriele
Pope Benedict XVI pardons former butler Paolo Gabriele who is serving 18-month...
Pope Benedict XVI pardons former butler Paolo Gabriele who...
Pakistan blast in Peshawar kills provincial minister
A suicide bomber kills at least eight people – including provincial minister...
A suicide bomber kills at least eight people – including...
Syria acting to safeguard chemical weapons, says Russia
Syria consolidating chemical weapons to prevent rebels capturing them, Russia...
Syria consolidating chemical weapons to prevent rebels...
