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Cuba dissident crackdown strains new relationship with US
Obama critics say the arrests show that the Castro regime has not changed.
US and Israeli anger as Palestine signs up to International Criminal Court
The move is branded as counterproductive, but Palestinians see no other options.
36 dead in China's New Year's Eve tragedy
Packed crowds stampeded in Shanghai after fake money was thrown from a building.
The demise of the Mayans may have been down to severe drought
Researchers think a severe drought may be behind the collapse of the ancient civilisation
3 in 4 Americans still identify with Christianity in 2014 â poll
With just a few days left until 2015, a newly-released poll has found that the majority of Americans still identify with the Christian faith.
Nine dead after Alberta rampage; multiple crime scenes described as 'horrific' by police
Nine dead after Alberta rampage; multiple crime scenes described as 'horrific' by police
Iranian aid convoys poised to deliver aid to Iraqi Christians
Food, blankets and medical supplies are to be donated through the Red Crescent.
Pope Francis to back climate change campaign
A major statement is expected in the spring after the Pope visits the Philippines region devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in 2012.
Pastor shoots assailant in church gun battle
A former employee has been left seriously injured after his minister returned fire.
Coptic bishop warns that Middle East is losing hope
The head of the UK's Coptic Orthodox Church says that the international community and religious leaders must do more.
Palestinian statehood move at United Nations fails, US votes against
A resolution calling for a peace deal within 12 months is blocked.
Jailed pastor Saeed Abedini should be freed, US tells Iran
State Department says detainees should be released, though reports of a prisoner swap have been denied.
Police anger at New York mayor remains, sharp fall in arrests
Tensions over Bill de Blasio's turbulent relationship with the department have been linked to a "virtual work stoppage".
Crashed AirAsia plane believed found on ocean floor
Authorities believe it was intact when it hit the water.
London Eye 2015 New Year fireworks: Limited Seats for annual fireworks display
The London Eye fireworks can be watched live via the BBC One broadcast while a live stream of the Sydney NYE fireworks can be seen at the official YouTube Channel.
Dubai New Year fireworks: Watch video of lightshow in Downton Dubai
The mile-long building will be feature a swathed LED screen and make use of the most advanced pyrotechnics to coincide with the latest LED-illuminating technology.