World News Digest
Siege of gunmen in Somali hotel continues after 15 killed in attack
Gunmen from the Somali extremist group al-Shabab, who had taken up positions in a hotel frequented by government officials and dignitaries, were exchanging...
007 fans get their first view of new James Bond movie Spectre
Fans have been given the first look at the new James Bond film Spectre in a teaser trailer released online.
Why did the chickens turn pink? No, it’s not a riddle
It was a beautiful day for a stroll along the Portland waterfront for two pink chickens.
'Grateful to have my life back': Italy clears Amanda Knox of Kercher murder
Amanda Knox says she is “grateful to have my life back” after she and Raffaele Sollecito were acquitted of the murder of British student Meredith...
Siege of gunmen in Somali hotel continues after 15 killed in attack
Gunmen from the Somali extremist group al-Shabab, who had taken up positions in a hotel frequented by government officials and dignitaries, were exchanging...
Nigeria votes in crunch presidential election
Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, votes for a new president on Saturday, in the most closely fought election since independence, framed by...
Saudi blogger Badawi views survival of 50 lashes as miracle
Jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi described in his first letter from prison how he “miraculously survived 50 lashes” as part of a conviction...
About 4,000 fishermen stranded on Indonesian islands
The number of foreign fishermen stranded on several remote eastern Indonesian islands has spiraled to 4,000, including some revealed in an Associated Press...
Italy clears Amanda Knox of murder that gripped the world
Italy’s highest court overturned the murder conviction against Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend Friday, bringing to a definitive end the eight-year...
Amanda Knox murder conviction overturned by Italy high court
Italy’s highest court overturned the murder conviction against Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend Friday, bringing to a definitive end the high-profile...
At least 9 dead as militants attack hotel in Somali capital
Al-Shabab militants blasted their way into a Mogadishu hotel on Friday and took up positions inside, killing at least nine people and exchanging fire with...
Nigeria claims key Boko Haram success on eve of polling
Nigeria on Friday announced the recapture of Boko Haram’s headquarters, on the eve of a knife-edge vote at which President Goodluck Jonathan is eyeing...
Cat litter blunder blamed for radiation leak at nuclear waste dump
A radiation leak at an underground nuclear waste dump was partially caused by cat litter used to soak up contaminated liquid inside the barrels.
Sound of Music stars reunited for 50th anniversary screening
Julie Andrews has said it feels like a “big joke” that The Sound Of Music has celebrated its 50th anniversary. The 79-year-old actress...
Zayn Malik: I am more in control now I’m heading in a different direction
Zayn Malik has said he feels “more in control” of his life after leaving One Direction but worries about letting the fans down. The singer...
Lewis Hamilton roars back to dominate practice for Malaysia Grand Prix
World champion Lewis Hamilton was unbeatable even in a misfiring car as he topped practice at the Malaysia Grand Prix despite mechanical problems on Friday. The...
Needle exchange set up after huge increase in HIV cases in Indiana
Indiana’s governor has authorised the short-term use of a needle-exchange programme to combat an HIV epidemic in a rural county. Republican...
Nigerian army says it has ‘destroyed Boko Haram headquarters’
The Nigerian army reported on Friday that it destroyed the headquarters of Boko Haram after capturing the northeastern town of Gwoza from the Islamist...
Cold reality: Ice around Antarctica has shrunk by almost 20 per cent
According to research, the ice floating around Antarctica has thinned by nearly 20 per cent, depleting the bulwark that prevents the permanent collapse...
Get a room…literally: Indian village bans kissing in public
An Indian village in a western coastal state has imposed a ban on couples kissing in public, claiming the sight of such “obscene” behaviour...
Airlines rush to implement new cockpit rules in wake of Lubitz revelation
A day after French prosecutors revealed the Germanwings flight was deliberately crashed by a co-pilot who barricaded himself in the cockpit, airlines around...
No lights district: Dutch capital grinds to a halt after major power outage
The Dutch capital Amsterdam and surrounding towns are suffering a major power outage, halting trains, trams and affecting flights to Schiphol Airport.
Cold reality: Ice around Antarctica has shrunk by almost 20 per cent
According to research, the ice floating around Antarctica has thinned by nearly 20 per cent, depleting the bulwark that prevents the permanent collapse...
Facebook moves toward drone air fleet and virtual reality tech
Virtual reality, artificial intelligence and drones will enable Facebook Inc to create a more lifelike and useful social network, the company said. Co-founder...
Get a room: Indian village bans public displays of affection
An Indian village in a western coastal state has imposed a ban on couples kissing in public, claiming the sight of such “obscene” behaviour...
Facebook bets on Internet drones and virtual reality tech
Virtual reality, artificial intelligence and drones will enable Facebook Inc. to create a more lifelike and useful social network, the company said in...
Feud on Earth but peace in space for U.S. and Russia
Russians Mikhail Kornienko and Gennady Padalka and American Scott Kelly are set to launch early on Saturday, Kazakh time, aboard a Soyuz space capsule...
Ice around Antarctica has shrunk by almost 20 per cent
According to research, the ice floating around Antarctica has thinned by nearly 20 per cent, depleting the bulwark that prevents the permanent collapse...
Curses, foiled again: Ronaldo shows real Quaresma with car stunt
Just because it’s the international break, it doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun.
Look it up: Google to pay new finance chief around £46m in a bid to cut costs
Google Inc have agreed to pay new Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat more than £46m after she takes the post in May, putting her among the highest-paid...
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