Nigeria turns east: Russia and Pakistan now selling warplanes to help in Boko Haram fight
Decision comes as US refuses to sell arms to Nigeria due to alleged human rights abuses committed by army.
Krampus: Terrifying beast scares children into being good at Christmas
In probably the world's most frightening Christmas tradition, a beast named Krampus roams the streets looking for naughty children.
Clinton 'pizzagate' conspiracy theory leads man to discharge firearm in DC pizza restaurant
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'Crossrail effect' sends house prices along Elizabeth Line surging
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Twitter account of 7-year-old Syrian girl Bana al-Abed with a huge following disappears
'We will see each other another day dear world,' Bana's mother Fatemah tweeted on 4 December.
Discrimination, poverty in northeast Nigeria drive women to join Boko Haram militants
Some women, frustrated by poverty and deep-rooted patriarchy, have chosen to join the jihadist group.
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Hollywood celebrate Army Corps decision to reroute Dakota Access Pipeline
The US Army Corps of Engineers halted the construction of the pipeline through the Native American land.
Trump's call with Taiwan's Tsai shows his 'inexperience', Chinese media says
The US president-elect takes to Twitter to criticise Beijing's economic and military policies.
Funeral of Fidel Castro dampens Cuba's popular Santeria festival
Local residents said this year's festival was a shadow of its normal self.
Oakland nightclub fire death toll reaches 33 as names of victims emerge
A criminal investigation team has been activated as the search continues.
Ex-Paddy Power chief lobbied against 'crack cocaine of gambling' betting terminals
Stewart Kenny reportedly said the fixed-odds betting terminals were exploitative.
Alec Baldwin to Donald Trump: Release your tax returns and I'll stop impersonating you on SNL
The president-elect criticised Saturday Night Live again after Baldwin mocked his tweeting.
Italian PM Matteo Renzi to quit after referendum defeat
"I have lost and I say it out loud. Good luck to us all," said Renzi.
Italian referendum: Exit polls suggest Renzi set for heavy defeat
Three exit polls put the No vote well ahead in referendum to approve PM's reforms.
Army Corps to deny Dakota Access Pipeline route and halt construction
The announcement comes after weeks of demonstrations by so-called water protectors.
Glider pilot dies in mid-air collision with light aircraft in Leicestershire
The light aircraft landed safely after the accident.
Islamic State in Libya suspected of using women as suicide bombers
It comes when the terrorists are making a 'last stand' in the northern city.
Trafficked victim 'who was raped 43,000 times' helps girls escape life as sex slaves
Karla Jacinto travels the world as a human rights' activist raising awareness of the trafficking pandemic.
Fidel Castro's ashes interred next to his hero José Martí
Fidel Castro is said to have told brother Raul he did not want to be honoured by statues or place names.
Jail sentences for drivers who kill could go from four years to life
New government proposals could introduce life sentence for dangerous drivers who kill.
Air passengers warned smartphones pose fire risk when dropped mid-fight
Since July, airlines have been warning passengers to take care with their smart phones mid-flight.
Explosions heard as 'state-of-the-art' recycling facility bursts into flames
More than 80 firefighters still trying to tackle blaze which they say 'could burn for days'.
Councillor trolled on Twitter over Amazon's 'offensive' Allah doormat
Amazon apologised for the door and dog mats after they received complaints.
Former flight attendant sues British Airways for 'poisonous toxic fumes' ruining her health
Unite are comparing the situation to the impact of asbestos on the building industry.
Trump slammed for SNL tweet – told to focus on transgender rights instead
String of angry tweets came from transgender activist Daniella Muscato who brought up issue of trans suicides.
Christmas presents 2016: Star Wars Lego and drones in demand by festive shoppers
Gadgets including Apple iWatch and Amazon Fire Stick expected to be in demand this festive season.
'Last roll of the dice' for Madeleine McCann police probe
Met commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe announced earlier this year the probe was coming to an end.
Jose Mourinho could face investigation after tax avoidance claims
Investigation by the Sunday Times suggests the Manchester United boss misled tax authorities.
Woman mayor and two journalists shot dead in Finland by suspect with hunting rifle
Three women were shot several times with a rifle as they left a restaurant in the Finnish town of Imatra.
Wild thunderstorms leave 35,000 homes without power in Queensland, Australia
A rare 'gustnado' also caused havoc to trees and homes near to the town of Clifton.
Preston drugs users to be shown quality of cocaine and MDMA before they use it
Plan to test purity of drugs has backing of Lancashire police.
Shocking CCTV clip shows woman in 80s shoved into road in Finchley robbery
Video shows man approach woman from behind and snatching her handbag.
Hawaii snowstorm: Snowstorms lead to tropical islands receiving blizzard warnings
National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for the volcanic peaks of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
Afghan refugee arrested over rape-murder of German medical student Maria Ladenburger
Ladenburger's body was found in the River Dreisam on 16 October.
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