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Russia now convinced that passenger jet blown out of the sky by terrorist bomb
Russian officials are now convinced that a bomb caused the mid-air explosion of Metrojet Flight 9268, killing all 224 people on board, US intelligence sources have revealed.
Pope Francis stumbles for second time in 3 days, sparking new concerns on his health
Concerns on Pope Francis' health were raised anew on Monday after the 78-year-old pontiff stumbled while walking the steps towards the altar at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, the second time in three days that he nearly collapsed on the floor.
Nigerian military arrest two of the 100 most wanted Boko Haram terrorists
Nigeria's military has said it has made its first two arrests as a result of publishing a list of the 100 most wanted Boko Haram suspects.
EU makes policy U-turn as migration crisis simmers, orders Germany to tighten border controls
The European Union (EU) has announced that it is making a U-turn on its generous migrants' policy, instructing Germany to stop accepting more migrants and tighten controls of its border.
Barking mad: advent calendars more likely to feature pet treats than pictures of Jesus
Advent calendars are now over twice as likely to feature treats for pets than pictures of the infant Christ, it has been claimed.
Abortion law devolved to Scotland as MPs pass Scotland Bill
Abortion law will be devolved to Scotland after MPs in the House of Commons voted through a series of new powers in the Scotland Bill.
Egyptian security forces kill ISIS Sinai leader
Egyptian security forces have shot dead a leader of the Sinai branch of ISIS in a gunfight in Cairo.
Tory rebellion supported by SNP as government faces defeat over Sunday trading
The government is facing defeat over its plans to relax Sunday Trading regulations after the SNP has said it will join Labour and Conservative rebels in opposing the changes.
10 things you might not know about Diwali
Also known as Deepavali, it means 'Festival of Lights' and it's the most fun festival in the Hindu religion.
Accused of witchcraft, Christians in Bangladesh narrowly escaped being burned alive
Four Christian families narrowly escaped being burnt alive in an arson attack by a group of Muslim extremists who accused them of witchcraft, according to UCA news.
Cameron: Reform of EU is not 'mission impossible'
Reforming Britain's membership of the EU will not be "mission impossible," David Cameron will say today.
Myanmar: Fresh results show Suu Kyi set for sweeping power
Fresh results from Myanmar's election on Tuesday showed the opposition taking control of most regional assemblies as well as forming the next government, handing democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi sweeping powers and reshaping the political landscape.
Netanyahu: I remain committed to a two-state solution
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday that he remained committed to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as they sought to mend ties strained by acrimony over Middle East diplomacy and Iran.
Russia faces athletics bans for widespread doping
Russia could be banned from international athletics, including the 2016 Olympic Games, after an anti-doping commission report on Monday alleged widespread corruption and collusion that added up to a state-sponsored drugs culture in a sporting superpower.
California 'UFO' scare: No need to fear, it's just a Trident missile test, says U.S. Navy
A bright object that streaked across the skies in Southern California on Saturday scared residents who said it was a UFO.
6 Democrats in US House probe panel on Planned Parenthood found to have received funds from abortion service provider
The Democrats that have been appointed to the US House special committee that will investigate Planned Parenthood got donations from the abortion provider, according to records.