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Shooting rampage in California city leaves 14 dead, 14 wounded
Fourteen people were killed at a social service agency in the Southern California city of San Bernardino on Wednesday.
Russia says it has proof Turkey involved in Islamic State oil trade
Russia's defense ministry said on Wednesday it had proof that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his family were benefiting from the illegal smuggling of oil from Islamic State-held territory in Syria and Iraq.
US is sending new force to Iraq to boost fight against Islamic State
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the deployment of the new force was being carried out in coordination with Iraq's government.
Pakistan hangs four convicted of Taliban massacre at school
The hangings were the first executions of civilians convicted by Pakistan's military courts.
Facebook's CEO and wife will give away almost all their wealth
Zuckerberg said he would sell or give up to $1 billion in shares in each of the next three years.
Britain to vote on Syria strikes tomorrow, PM confident of support
The Prime Minister is confident of victory after the Labour Party allowed its members to vote freely on the issue.
Margaret Thatcher is most influential woman of the last 200 years, Britons say
A survey by British pensions and insurance firm Scottish Widows highlighted the depth of her influence in the country.
Christian friend of Bashar al-Assad could become President of troubled Lebanon
A power-sharing deal would be aimed at breathing life back into the paralysed state.
Negotiators grab head start on monumental climate challenge
The United Nations conference begins at summit level today with more than 150 heads of government attending talks.
Pope to end Africa trip with mosque visit in besieged Central African Republic enclave
The pope was protected by the heaviest security ever seen on his trips.
Pope Francis visits Ugandan shrine amid gay rights debate
On the second leg of his first African tour, Francis said Mass for tens of thousands of people huddled on muddy hillsides.
Labour should allow MPs free vote on Syria, says John McDonnell
The move follow reports that some of his colleagues might quit if forced to vote against bombing.
Gunman attacks Colorado Planned Parenthood abortion clinic
The attack left three people dead and nine others injured, authorities have said.
Russia plans economic retaliation against Turkey for downed jet
Russia has said it is still awaiting a reasonable explanation for the shooting down of its warplane.
Pope in Africa: Paris climate talks must not fail
Francis chose his first visit to the world's poorest continent to call for the success of the two-week climate summit.
Cameron calls for air strikes against Islamic State in Syria
The Prime Minister said on Thursday that it was time to take a decision to join air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria, arguing that Britain cannot "subcontract its security to other countries".