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Brazil takes a turn to the left by returning former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to power
More than 400 people were on the bridge at the time according to local media
Second migrant ship abandoned off the coast of Italy with 400 onboard
The Ezadeen, sailing under the flag of Sierra Leone, has no crew on board and...
The Ezadeen, sailing under the flag of Sierra Leone, has no...
Dilma Rousseff sworn-in for second term as Brazil's president
Rousseff, 67, has vowed to extend social welfare programmes that have lifted...
Rousseff, 67, has vowed to extend social welfare programmes...
North Korean leader proposes summit with South Korea
Kim Jong-un calls for high-level talks with South Korea in view of a potential...
Kim Jong-un calls for high-level talks with South Korea in...
Palestinians sign to join International Criminal Court
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas signs papers for Palestine to join the...
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas signs papers for Palestine...
1000 migrants rescued from abandoned cargo ship
The migrants have been temporarily housed at Italian schools and a gymnasium,...
The migrants have been temporarily housed at Italian...
Lithuania joins the Eurozone
Lithuania adopts the euro as their currency, expanding the Eurozone to 19 member states
Lithuania adopts the euro as their currency, expanding the...
Snow blankets Sicily and northern Africa
Snow was reported as far south as Sicily, Algeria, Tunisia, Athens and Istanbul as Siberian winds blast through Europe.
Snow was reported as far south as Sicily, Algeria, Tunisia,...
New Year extravagantly celebrated around the world
World celebrates the dawn of 2015 but celebrations take on a sombre tone in...
World celebrates the dawn of 2015 but celebrations take on...
35 killed in New Year’s Eve stampede in Shanghai
The stampede reportedly occured after someone had thrown fake money from a...
The stampede reportedly occured after someone had thrown...
2015 begins around the world
Sydney has already marked New Year's Day with its trademark fireworks display
Sydney has already marked New Year's Day with its...
Francis calls for end to modern slavery, stop financing exploitation of workers and migrants
Pope calls on governments and business to abide by laws that respects dignity of workers, migrants, and women and children
Pope calls on governments and business to abide by laws...
Maltese ship bringing 39 Norman Atlantic survivors to Italy
Aby Jeannette bulk carrier, flying a Maltese flag, was expected Tuesday at...
Aby Jeannette bulk carrier, flying a Maltese flag, was...
Palestinians debate way forward after failed UN bid
Following their failure to gain the necessary majority for a UN Security...
Following their failure to gain the necessary majority for...
Edmonton man kills eight, including two children, before committing suicide
Gunman is believed to have killed himself after the murders, which took place in the city of Edmonton, Alberta
Gunman is believed to have killed himself after the...
Updated | Car bomb outside House of Representatives hotel in Tobruk
Vehicle exploded in the hotel car park and was not a suicide attack as...
Vehicle exploded in the hotel car park and was not a...
AirAsia crash: Bad weather hampers recovery efforts
A body recovered on Wednesday from the crashed AirAsia plane was wearing a life...
A body recovered on Wednesday from the crashed AirAsia...
Ship carrying 700 migrants docks in Italian port
The cargo ship's crew had reportedly abandoned the ship, leaving it to head...
The cargo ship's crew had reportedly abandoned the...
UN rejects bid to end Israeli occupation of Palestinian land
UN resolution calling for East Jerusalem to become Palestinian capital and for...
UN resolution calling for East Jerusalem to become...
