Global leaders wish people around the world a merry Christmas
World leaders are taking the opportunity to reflect and deliver messages of peace and hope.
Massachusetts: State Police investigating report of gunshot near correctional in Shirley
The correctional was placed on lock down and all inmates were accounted for.
The Queen's Christmas message of 'great hope' for 2016
Christmas is a time to be thankful for all that we have, the Queen will say.
UK: Man in balaclava attempts to snatch boy, 10
The boy was walking on Redvale Road in Bury, when he was approached by the man, but he managed to run away.
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David Cameron mocked for Christmas speech with 'You ain't no Christian, bruv' hashtag
After the PM called Britain a Christian country in his Christmas speech, Twitter users hit back.
Battle for Sangin: British troops 'boost morale' as coalition fights off Taliban onslaught
The deployment of troops allowed the coalition to relieve 200 Afghan police under Taliban siege.
Palestine: Hundreds of extra security brought in as Bethlehem prepares for Christmas celebrations
Measures brought in ahead of expected pilgrim boom over Yuletide period.
Martin Hamilton: Remains of Scotland's most-wanted man found in West Lothian
Police were hunting Hamilton after he disappeared in April 2015.
Palestinian 'gunman' dead as Christmas Eve turns violent in the West Bank
Three Palestinians killed in attack on Israeli soldiers and another in Qalandia camp.
Russian plane crash: FSB spy agency identifies groups behind downing of Metrojet flight
Russian spy chief Alexander Bortnikov said the FSB had identified the perpetrators of the attack.
Migrants in Germany: Refugee children sing Christmas carols and get gifts from Santa Claus
Volunteers have organised Christmas celebrations for refugee children at shelters around Germany.
Vladimir Putin perfume goes on sale in Moscow
Perfume inspired by Russian president has "soft yet firm" character, according to its creator.
Blaze guts Loch Ness mansion once owned by Jimmy Page and Aleister Crowley
More than 60% of the mansion was destroyed by the fire.
Where to watch Alternative Christmas message from father of drowned Syrian refugee Alan Kurdi
Channel 4's broadcast will feature Abdullah Kurdi who lost his family in the seas of the Aegean.
Syria conflict in 2015: Another bloody year in the war-torn country [Graphic images]
There are actually two wars going on in Syria: a rebellion against Assad, and an invasion by Isis (Daesh).
Kent: Car smashes through Costa Coffee shop window leaving 1 dead and 5 injured in Westerham
Audi smashed through the side of the coffee shop and was embedded in the building.
Israel: Video shows Jewish extremists celebrating death of Palestinian toddler Ali Dawabsheh
Leaked video shows Orthodox teenagers dance with guns, knives and molotov cocktails at far-right wedding.
Istanbul airport explosion: Britain concerned at Sabiha Gokcen blast mystery
Bomb fears as explosion that killed airport worker Zehra Yamaç remain unclear.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols: Christians are currently the most persecuted people in the world
Head of the Catholic church in England and Wales says more must be done to help Christian refugees.
Christmas 2015: Where to watch the Queen's Christmas speech live online
This year marks the Queen's 58th Christmas broadcast.
Isis: Ninth suspect connected to Daesh Paris attacks arrested in Belgium
Man was allegedly in contact with the cousin of the attack planner who was killed in police raid.
East Croydon station: Major delays on Christmas Eve after dead body found on tracks
Police are treating the incident as 'unexplained' as travellers suffer severe delays.
Bangladesh: 7 suspected members of banned Islamist group JMB arrested
Bombs and other explosive devices were recovered from the suspects in the raid.
Dear Santa: Gaza only wants one gift this Christmas - freedom
The strip has known nothing but violence for over a decade.
DJ Derek spotted alive: Missing Bristol legend pictured outside Waterloo Station
It could be a Christmas miracle! Fears were raised that DJ had died after he disappeared in July.
Marital problems? Computer will fix it
Southern California and Utah researchers invent computer package to solve marriage woes.
UK pays out £27m in compensation to Iraqi and Afghan civilians
Money is for civilian deaths, injuries, and damage to property during military operations.
Newly-found WWI soldier's letter revives memories of famous Christmas truce of 1914
The letters detail the famous incident when enemies at the Western Front shook hands and played football.
Mali: French troops accused of killing allied militamen in anti-terror operation
Pro-government Movement of Azawad group says four of its fighters killed in friendly fire.
Isis in Egypt: British flight operators still fear Daesh terror attacks following Sinai crash
Thomson joins EasyJet and BA in refusing to fly to Egyptian beach resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Japan: Watch Santa and Rudolph swim with the fishes at Tokyo Aquarium
Divers dressed up as Santa and Rudolph to feed fish at Sunshine City Aquarium in Tokyo.
Australia: 8-year-old boy locked inside underground drug den rescued
Police also found the boy's three siblings and have charged three adults with kidnapping.
US, France and UK warn of Christmas threat against westerners in Beijing
Chinese authorities put on second highest state of alert following threat.
Thailand: Family of murdered backpackers says justice has been served
Myanmar migrants found guilty of murders of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller to face the death penalty .
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