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British Airways 'mixed fleet' cabin crew to hold 48-hour strike over pay dispute, Unite says

The striking members had earlier planned the 48-hour walk out on Christmas and Boxing Day.

Jan 4, 2017

Christmas

China issues highest alert for fog in northern and eastern provinces already choked by smog

The Met office also renewed an orange alert for smog over Tuesday and Wednesday.

Jan 3, 2017

Isis continues to sell Iraqi oil to Syria to fund terrorist activities despite coalition strikes

Oil is a crucial source of revenue for the Islamist militant group which uses the funds to carry out terrorist attacks.

Jan 3, 2017

Oil Isis Islamic State Syria Mosul

$Duterte\'s China visit$

Philippines was 'one-sidedly imbalanced in favour of the US', says new Filipino envoy to China

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte initiated a new friendship with China after his visit to the country in October.

Jan 3, 2017

Philippines

At least 100 homes burnt and 400 evacuated in Chilean city of Valparaiso following wildfire

The Chilean interior ministry said 19 people were injured due to the blaze.

Jan 3, 2017

Indonesian police detain tourist boat captain after fire that killed 23

The Zahro Express, carrying 250 passengers, caught fire soon after setting off from capital Jakarta.

Jan 2, 2017

Iraqi forces retook over 60% of east Mosul from Isis militants, top commander says

The offensive to retake Mosul was launched in mid-October.

Jan 2, 2017

Mosul Isis Islamic State

Colombian army rescues 8 child soldiers from guerrilla group ELN and arrests 12 fighters

The National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group is fighting the government for over five decades.

Jan 2, 2017

Lib Dem leader Farron says PM May and Labour 'marching towards a disastrous Brexit'

Farron said Theresa May's New Year speech was 'utterly meaningless'.

Jan 2, 2017

Brexit

Security tightened in Europe, US, Australia as terror threat looms over New Year celebrations

Many countries have banned fireworks display on New Year's Eve and are restricting entry of heavy vehicles into cities.

Dec 31, 2016

London Italy

UK to see cold and wet start to 2017 as fog and ice poised to disrupt New Year celebrations

The Met office predicted fog and rain in parts of northern UK on New Year's Eve.

Dec 31, 2016

Isis chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi still alive but isolated, Pentagon says

Pentagon spokesperson Peter Cook said they are doing all they can to track down the Islamic State chief.

Dec 31, 2016

Islamic State Isis Mosul

MH370: South African all-rounder Albie Morkel finds possible piece of debris while holidaying at Mossel Bay

Morkel said he would hand over the aircraft fragment to the South African Civil Aviation Authority.

Dec 30, 2016

South Africa Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370

Kim Jong-un has ordered 340 executions, including government and military officials, in 5 years

In 2016 alone the North Korean dictator ordered the public execution of 64 people labelled as 'traitors'.

Dec 30, 2016

North Korea

TUC chief O'Grady calls for 'new bargain' for working class in 2017 with fairer pay and protection

Frances O'Grady adds that Britain succeeds when working people succeed.

Dec 30, 2016

Brexit Inflation

Brexit and declining pound dented 2016 domestic M&A deals but drew more foreign buyers - report

Data showed there were just 1,355 domestic deals in 2016, which was the lowest in nearly two decades.

Dec 30, 2016

Brexit

Russia: 3rd black box and fragments of crashed Tu-154 recovered but only 19 bodies found

The plane had crashed into the Black Sea off Sochi, Russia, while flying to Syria.

Dec 29, 2016

Russia Syria

Isis publicly executes Palestinian girl for supporting Assad regime in Syria - report

The alleged victim, Hadil Yassin Abu al-Madi, was a resident of al-Yarmouk district in capital Damascus.

Dec 29, 2016

Islamic State Isis Syria

Pro-Isis media group calls on lone wolves in Europe to turn New Year celebrations into mourning

The Nashir Media Foundation posted a series of graphical images with inflammatory messages on a Telegram channel.

Dec 29, 2016

Islamic State Isis Christmas

6-year-old Perth boy battling cancer dies despite winning legal battle over treatment

The boy was diagnosed with malignant brain tumour in December 2015.

Dec 29, 2016

Articles by Ananya Roy