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- How Putin's Russia turned humour into a weapon December 15, 2018Russia's government wants people to have a laugh - as long as it's at its opponents' expense, and not Mr Putin's.
- Nigerian military lifts Unicef ban after 'spy' row December 15, 2018The army earlier accused the UN children's agency of spying for Islamists in north-eastern Nigeria.
- Trump names new acting chief of staff December 14, 2018Mick Mulvaney will be acting White House chief of staff, replacing General John Kelly.
- Migrant caravan: US to investigate after child dies in custody at border December 14, 2018A watchdog will investigate how a seven-year-old girl died after being detained by US Border Patrol.
- Sarah Papenheim: US student stabbed to death in Rotterdam December 14, 2018A young American who came to Europe after a family tragedy is stabbed to death in her student complex.
- Yemen war: Firing in Hudaydah raises fears for new truce December 14, 2018Only a day after warring parties agreed a ceasefire, residents hear shelling in Hudaydah port.
- Strasbourg Christmas market shooting: Fourth victim dies December 14, 2018The market where the attack took place reopens, as President Macron visits the city.
- Eleven die and dozens ill after eating rice at Indian temple December 14, 2018Witnesses say people fell ill after eating rice following a ceremony in the state of Karnataka.
- Brexit: EU pledges to May unlikely to placate critics December 14, 2018Theresa May's Brussels talks were not a failure - but she needs more than the EU's assurances.
- Decorated US soldier 'admitted murder in CIA job interview' December 14, 2018The Green Beret allegedly shot a suspected Taliban bomb-maker in Afghanistan in 2010.
- Johnson & Johnson shares drop after asbestos report December 14, 2018Shares drop as Reuters study says firm knew asbestos "lurked" in its talcum powder for decades.
- Juncker explains 'nebulous' remark December 14, 2018Jean-Claude Juncker has spoken about his exchange with Theresa May following his comments about her proposals.
- Shakira: Colombian pop star accused of tax evasion in Spain December 14, 2018Prosecutors allege the pop singer failed to pay more than $16.3m in taxes between 2012 and 2014.
- 'Miracle' six-day-old baby survives Ebola December 14, 2018It took five weeks of round-the-clock treatment to keep Benedicte alive after her mother died.
- Festive reindeer for rent at Russian zoo December 14, 2018A Russian zoo is renting out reindeer, foxes and huskies for Christmas and New Year events.
- Miss USA sorry for offending contestants over lack of English December 14, 2018A beauty queen's comments and apology about non-English speaking contestants causes a stir on social media.
- Who is shining a torch for women today? December 14, 2018One hundred years since the first votes were cast by UK women, who is standing up for women's rights today?
