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China: thousands of onlookers as 10 people are sentenced to death in sports stadium

Seven of the executed 10 were convicted of drug-related crimes, whilst others were found guilty of robbery and murder

[WATCH] Atlanta: Over 1,000 flights cancelled as blackout strikes world’s busiest airport

All outgoing flights were stopped, arriving planes held at point of departure and all international flights diverted

Norway: over 150 cases of rape and sexual assault uncovered by police in Lapland

A new police report identified 82 victims, aged between four and 75, and 92 suspects including three women

A new police report identified 82 victims, aged between...

North Korea launches yet another ballistic missile

The intercontinental ballistic missile is believed to have travelled eastwards...

The intercontinental ballistic missile is believed to have...

Spain: 'Wolf pack' gang rape trial angers protestors

Many have expressed outrage during the trial of five men who were accused of...

Many have expressed outrage during the trial of five men...

Myanmar: Pope Francis fails to mention Rohingya

In a meeting with Myanmar's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Pope Francis...

In a meeting with Myanmar's civilian leader Aung San...

Deputy PM resigns, averting Irish government collapse and snap election

After Frances Fitzgerald's position came under pressure over her handling of information regarding the treatment of a police whistleblower, she has...

After Frances Fitzgerald's position came under pressure...

[WATCH] Trump makes 'Pocahontas' joke as ceremony honouring Native American veterans

Addressing Native American veterans, Trump cracked a joke regarding Elizabeth warren and her claim of Cherokee ancestry

Addressing Native American veterans, Trump cracked a joke...

Russia loses contact with meteor satellite launched just hours earlier

Only the second launch from the Vostochny spaceport, Russia has reportedly lost contact with the Meteor M2-1 weather satellite

Only the second launch from the Vostochny spaceport, Russia...

57-year-old Andreas Hollstein, the mayor of Altena, was treated for his injuries after being stabbed by a man who criticised his refugee policy

57-year-old Andreas Hollstein, the mayor of Altena, was...

The likelihood of a large eruption of Mount Agung continues to rise as powerful and contunous tremors are registered

The likelihood of a large eruption of Mount Agung continues...

[WATCH] Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta sworn in for second term as president

Amidst allegations of vote tampering and violence, Uhuru Kenyatta was finally...

Amidst allegations of vote tampering and violence, Uhuru...

Japan: eight bodies found in boat washed up on beach

According to the Japan Coast Guard, it is possible that the washed up bodies,...

According to the Japan Coast Guard, it is possible that the...

Australia: Man faces court over New Year's Eve terror plot

20-year-old Ali Khalif Shire Ali was charged with plotting to carry out a New...

20-year-old Ali Khalif Shire Ali was charged with plotting...

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Weinstein allegedly sued for 'sex trafficking' in Cannes

Kadian Noble alleged that the disgraced producer invited her to his hotel room...

Kadian Noble alleged that the disgraced producer invited...

Argentina: water caused battery to short circuit in missing submarine

A navy spokesman said that water entered the snorkel of the missing ARA San...

A navy spokesman said that water entered the snorkel of the...

Nigeria: Amnesty International seeks inquiry into Shell over complicity in torture and murder

Thousands of internal documents and witness statements were published, pointing to the organisation's alleged involvement in the campaign to silence...

Thousands of internal documents and witness statements were...

[WATCH] China: factory explosion south of Shangai destroys city

Agt least two were killed and 30 others injured when a factory explosion shook...

Agt least two were killed and 30 others injured when a...

House of Cards filming to resume within two weeks

The hit show is set to return to production as of 8 December, following the...

The hit show is set to return to production as of 8...

Norway: more than 100 reindeer killed by freight trains in 'bloodbath'

Over 100 of the animals were killed on a track, in the space of less than a week, reported the public broadcaster NRK

Over 100 of the animals were killed on a track, in the...