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Disability activist Stella Young dies in Melbourne at 32

Australian comedian, broadcaster and disability activist Stella Young has died at the age of 32. Stella Young’s family said that…

9 years ago

Israel carries out two airstrikes near Damascus international airport

Syria has accused Israel of carrying out two airstrikes near Damascus. Israeli planes bombed the area near Damascus international airport…

9 years ago

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to ban diesel cars to reduce pollution

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has called for diesel cars to be banned from the French capital by 2020 as part…

9 years ago

Akai Gurley funeral held at Brown Baptist Church in Brooklyn

The funeral of Akai Gurley who was fatally shot by police in November has taken place in Brooklyn. Akai Gurley,…

9 years ago

Typhoon Hagupit hits eastern Philippines

Typhoon Hagupit has hit the eastern Philippines, toppling trees and power lines and threatening coastal areas with a powerful sea-surge.…

9 years ago

Mexico missing students: At least one body identified from charred remains

Mexican forensic experts have identified from charred remains at least one of 43 students who went missing in Guerrero state.…

9 years ago

Barack Obama tested at Walter Reed military hospital after sore throat

President Barack Obama has briefly visited a hospital for tests as he has a persistent sore throat, the White House…

9 years ago

Nativity scene banned in France

La Roche-Sur-Yon officials have banned a nativity scene, in the latest row over France's secular traditions. A judge in Nantes…

9 years ago

Prince William to meet Barack Obama at White House

Prince William will meet President Barack Obama at the Oval Office on December 8, the White House has announced. The…

9 years ago

US economy creates 321,000 jobs in November

According to Labor Department latest figures, the US economy added 321,000 jobs in November, while the unemployment rate stayed at…

9 years ago