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Taiwan's parliament has become the first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage following a vote on Friday
Four people have been killed after a small plane crashed three miles to the south of Dubai International Airport
North Korea continues Kim's memorial service
North Korea holds another day of national mourning for late leader Kim Jong-il,...
North Korea holds another day of national mourning for late...
Warehouse blast kills 17 in Myanmar
Blast in Myanmar warehouse kills 17 people including four firemen but officials rule out bomb as cause.
Blast in Myanmar warehouse kills 17 people including four...
Fresh clashes hit Sryian towns
At least 13 killed in violence in various cities, as Arab League observers visit cities across Syria amid continuing anti-government violence.
At least 13 killed in violence in various cities, as Arab...
India upper house MPs to vote on anti-corruption bill
India MPs debate before voting begins on anti-corruption bill to make it law...
India MPs debate before voting begins on anti-corruption...
Frenchman in Malta in attempt to break record
A 24-year-old aeronautics engineer from Paris attempts to work 33 typical jobs...
A 24-year-old aeronautics engineer from Paris attempts to...
Seven-month Gaza baby dies awaiting Israeli permission for operation
Doctors referred baby to Israeli hospital for treatment, but permission to exit...
Doctors referred baby to Israeli hospital for treatment,...
Man stabbed in Oxford Street during Boxing Day sales
A man was stabbed to death in London, on the junction between Oxford Street and...
A man was stabbed to death in London, on the junction...
The Pope’s harsh words against Christmas consumerism
Pope Benedict XVI had harsh words for consumerism as he celebrated the...
Pope Benedict XVI had harsh words for consumerism as he...
Yemeni President promises to leave the country
Yemen’s president Ali Abdullah Saleh vowed to leave the country for the...
Yemen’s president Ali Abdullah Saleh vowed to leave the...
Prince Philip undergoes heart surgery
The 90-year-old Duke of Edinburgh was treated for a blocked coronary artery and a successful invasive procedure of coronary stenting was performed.
The 90-year-old Duke of Edinburgh was treated for a blocked...
Cuba to release 2,900 prisoners in ‘goodwill gesture’
Cuba will release hundreds of prisoners for humanitarian reasons ahead of a...
Cuba will release hundreds of prisoners for humanitarian...
France recommends implant removal
The French authorities have recommended that 30,000 women have their faulty breast implants removed as a precautionary measure the BBC reported.
The French authorities have recommended that 30,000 women...
Iraq Prime Minister blamed for Baghdad bombs
Iraq’s Vice-President Tariq al-Hashemi blames Prime Minister Nouri Maliki for...
Iraq’s Vice-President Tariq al-Hashemi blames Prime...
Christchurch rocked by three earthquakes
Three strong earthquakes strike Christchurch, New Zealand. The city had already suffered enormous damages after a strong earthquake in February 2011.
Three strong earthquakes strike Christchurch, New Zealand....
South Korea invited to Kim Jong-il’s funeral
North Korean government invites South Koreans to attend Kim Jong-il’s funeral...
North Korean government invites South Koreans to attend Kim...
Turkey unleashes diplomatic sanctions on France
The Turkish government announces diplomatic sanctions against France after...
The Turkish government announces diplomatic sanctions...
Maltese cargo ship stranded on Brittany beach to be scrapped where it lies
Most probable outcome is that badly damaged cargo ship will be dismantled on site.
Most probable outcome is that badly damaged cargo ship will...
Twin explosions reported in Damascus
Two loud explosions are reported by Syrian state TV and witnesses in Damascus a day after Arab League observers arrive but casualties are yet to be disclosed.
Two loud explosions are reported by Syrian state TV and...
