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Staff shortages force London Underground to close stations 80 times over December

EXCLUSIVE: Data compiled by IBTimes UK shows how absences are affecting the network.

Sikh officers can wear turbans and grow beard, NYPD says

Officers who wish to wear turbans must approach the NYPD's equal employment opportunity office and apply for a permit.

French poke fun at racist social media users calling for 'patriotic' actions

Several 'patriotic' users have called for discriminatory actions against Muslims on Twitter.

Kellyanne Conway wonders if Obama's Russia sanctions were designed to 'box in' Donald Trump

The sanctions were in retaliation against alleged Russian cyberattacks that may have swayed the 2016 election.

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Think this year was eventful? Here is what is coming up in 2017

We could do with a quiet year - but perish the thought in the next 12 months.

State Department on Theresa May, Downing Street

US State Department pushes back against Theresa May over Israel settlement row

Theresa May's spokesperson said John Kerry's sharp remarks on Israel are not 'appropriate'.

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.

Poland buys famous art collection with a Leonardo da Vinci painting at bargain price

The collection was acquired for €100m despite being estimated at about €2bn.

Boko Haram released video claiming to show its leader after Nigerian military claimed that he had been seriously injured

Boko Haram leader releases new video dismissing claims that Nigerian army defeated them

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari had said on Christmas Eve that the extremist group had been defeated.

China's Catholic Church vows to run independently and adhere to path of Sinicisation

Pope Francis has been attempting to improve relations between the Vatican and the Asian country.

'God gave me this mouth' – Duterte's response when asked about expletive-laden speeches

Philippines president admits there is 'collateral damage' in the ongoing drug war against criminals.

Homeless people sleeping in empty graves forcibly removed by Iranian officials

Reports emerged that the rough sleepers were beaten as they were removed from graveyard.

Argentine court reopens 1994 bombing cover-up case against former President Cristina Fernandez

Fernandez was also charged in a corruption probe earlier in the week.

Syria truce: Russia-Turkey brokered ceasefire comes into effect

Previous ceasefires have been broken but there is optimism this one can hold.

Women's March on Washington adds feminist icon Gloria Steinem to its ranks

The demonstration is expected to bring thousands of protesters to Washington DC on 21 January.

Downing Street accuses John Kerry's Israel speech of 'focusing on only one issue'

The speech was praised by former Israeli PM Ehud Barak as how 'the majority of Israelis' think.

Trump to be 'updated' by US intelligence after Russia sanctions announced

Trump's statement comes after the Obama administration announced new sanctions against Russia.

Who were the worst villains of 2016?

We asked our IBT columnists who they thought were the villains of 2016 - see if you agree.

Armed police on London Underground for first time on New Year's Eve amid terrorist attack fears

Police carrying weapons patrolled the Tube after the 7/7 London bombings in 2005 as a temporary measure.

Moscow vows 'reciprocal' response to US expulsion of Russian diplomats

Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov says 'we have no alternative but to act'.

US charges 3 Chinese citizens of hacking law firms to facilitate insider trading

Russian hacking report released by FBI and DHS as Obama imposes new sanctions on Moscow

The report discusses two separate hackings by Russian actors in the summer of 2015 and spring of 2016.

Kyle Thomson died after he was crushed by barbells

Des Moines weightlifter dies in 'freak accident' after weights crush his neck

Counsellors are helping gym staff and members come to terms with the tragic accident.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn makes new appeal to Brexit voters in New Year's message

Left-winger says he understands people who do not trust the political class or the EU.

Pakistani Taliban leader dubbed 'butcher of Swat' to be hanged by military court

Muslim Khan was convicted of killing 31 people, including civilians and security personnel

Belgian parents charged with 'torture' for leaving son on freezing balcony as punishment

The boy and his twin sister were admitted to hospital suffering from malnutrition.

US expels 35 Russian diplomats over claims Moscow meddled in presidential election

Barack Obama said 'all Americans should be alarmed by Russia's actions'.

Donald Trump blames computers for 'complicating lives' over Russia hacking

Republican has remained vague on who to blame for the hacking.

Charlie Sheen wants Donald Trump to die in 2016

The actor's comments were retweeted thousands of times.

Pope Francis addresses the crowd at an outdoot Mass in Piana di Sibari, Calabria (Getty)

Priest who was banned from giving mafia boss mass seeks meeting with Pope Francis

The mass was supposed to remember Rocco Sollecito, a mobster killed in Canada in May.

Rio police join search for Greek ambassador to Brazil who vanished three days ago

The 59-year-old diplomat was last seen on Boxing Day on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro.

Notes on a scandal: How controversy has stalked Benjamin Netanyahu for two decades

Israeli leader is in the spotlight again over allegations of fraud and bribery

'We've got to find a role for him': David Cameron tipped as UK candidate for Nato Secretary General

Former PM's allies say his appointment is key to improving Britain's role on the world stage post-Brexit.

International community warns Somalia's new Parliament against corruption practices

New MPs, who took oath of office this week, are set to select Somalia's next President.

South Koreans continue to oppose Japan deal on former sex slaves, a year after it was signed

Opposition politicians promised to nullify the deal should their party win the next presidential election.

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