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Father Christmas celebrated in very different ways

Militants accused of war crimes in firing rockets into civilian areas in Israel during recent conflict.

Overloaded van 15 children hits parked vehicle and plunges into roadside pond in Guizi city.

Alleged use of deadly sarin gas on rebel areas in Homs raise spectre of Syrian regime resorting to chemical weapons.

Petition on White House website hits 25,000 signatures in three days after Morgan attacks 'right to bear arms' amendment.

Former Italian prime minister says current prime minister 'has never been in the trenches of work' and has 'already made too many mistakes'.

Buildup of deadly gases in poorly ventilated workings leads to underground blast.

Deputy police chief says investigation under way but identity of victim remains unknown.

Singh says government will make 'all possible efforts to ensure safety of women'.

Bombardment on bakery where people lined up for bread, kills at least 90 so far and causes massive destruction.

Rising demand and disappearing arable land could lead China to import more food and produce a spike in global prices.

As condition of victim worsens, authorities ban protests in New Delhi.

Royal couple to celebrate Christmas with the Middleton family in Berkshire.

If deported to home country Pakistan, Firasat could face death penalty.

Outcome considered a big victory for Islamists and a setback to liberal groups advocating a secular society.

Anger on streets of India's capital boils over as protesters clash with police.

Thousands of security forces on standby as clashes break out.

Yacht, named Venus, was designed by Philippe Starck, who claims he has not been fully paid.

All four crew members killed in shooting which army claims was an accident.

Anti-gun campaigners pour scorn on National Rifle Association's call for arming schools to combat shootings such as the one in Connecticut.

Gun lobby's demand for armed officers in every school lambasted around the world.

Powerful gun lobby claims weapon-free schools tell killers they are best place to inflict 'maximum mayhem'.

Massachusetts senator and former Democrat presidential candidate to succeed Hillary Clinton in key role.

Activist said she wants to "make change" by joining radical feminist group in Sweden.

Staff sergeant escapes with $500 fine despite widespread condemnation of actions in YouTube film.

Further attack highlights desperation of regime, says Nato, while rebels fear chemical weapons will be next.

Washington uses drones to combat Taliban and al-Qaida insurgents in the tribal areas of Pakistan.

Opposition leader demands death penalty while Delhi chief minister announces more help for victims.

Republicans call off a vote on "Plan B" to raise taxes on those earning more than £614,000 due to lack of support.