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Russia: Novgorod psychiatric hospital fire kills 37 people
At least 37 people have died in a fire that engulfed a psychiatric hospital in north-western Russia, officials say. The blaze occurred in the village...
Alexei Navalny launches election fraud lawsuits against Sergei Sobyanin
Alexei Navalny has launched hundreds of lawsuits contesting Sergei Sobyanin’s victory in Moscow mayoral election. Alexei Navalny delivered boxes full of complaints of fraud to...
Pope Francis receives 20-year-old Renault 4 as a gift
Pope Francis has received a 20-year-old white Renault 4 to drive himself around Vatican City. The car - which has 300,000 km (190,000 miles) on...
Sergei Sobyanin wins Moscow mayor election
Vladimir Putin's ally Sergei Sobyanin has won the election for mayor of Moscow, Russian election officials have announced. Sergei Sobyanin secured 51.3% - just above...
G20 Summit 2013: Russia changes seating plan to keep Vladimir Putin away from Barack Obama
The seating plan at today's G20 summit in Saint Petersburg, Russia, has reportedly been adjusted to put physical distance between host President Vladimir Putin...
G20 Summit 2013: Barack Obama begins informal talks over Syria military action
G20 leaders are meeting in Sankt Petersburg, Russia, amid sharp differences over the crisis in Syria. US President Barack Obama has begun informal talks with...
Joachim Gauck becomes first German senior dignitary to visit Oradour-sur-Glane
President Joachim Gauck has become the first German senior dignitary to visit Oradour-sur-Glane in France, where 642 people were killed by Nazi troops in...
Vladimir Putin warns US over Syria military strike
Vladimir Putin has warned America and its allies against taking one-sided action in Syria. The Russian president said any military strikes without UN approval would...
30 Auschwitz death camp guards face prosecution in Germany
Thirty former Auschwitz death camp guards should face prosecution in Germany, justice officials have said. The Baden-Wuerttemberg state justice ministry, heading the investigation, said 49...
Andrea Casiraghi marries Tatiana Santo Domingo at Prince’s Palace in Monte Carlo
Monaco royal Andrea Casiraghi married Colombian heiress Tatiana Santo Domingo on August 31. Tatiana Santo Domingo, 29, wore a custom-made Missoni gown as she posed...
Pope Francis poses for selfie with young pilgrims in St Peter’s Basilica
Pope Francis showed he is well in touch with what's popular in society today by posing for a “selfie” with young Italian pilgrims in...
Pope Francis breaks with tradition by bowing to Queen Rania of Jordan
Pope Francis has once again shown his willingness to break with tradition by bowing to Muslim royal Queen Rania of Jordan. As leader of the...
Pope Francis announces World Prayer and Fasting Day for Syria on September 7
Pope Francis has called on all people of faith, regardless of religious sect or affiliations, to observe Saturday, September 7, as a global day...
Princess Charlene of Monaco swimming with children in Saint Geours de Maremne
Princess Charlene of Monaco, also known as ex-Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock, who retired in 2007, got back in the water for a charity swim...
Carole Middleton had a secret meeting with Prince William over marriage to Kate
According to a new book, Carole Middleton was worried about the absence of a ring on Kate’s finger and she took Prince William aside...
German election: Angela Merkel faces rival Peer Steinbrueck in TV debate
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her poll rival, centre-left Peer Steinbrueck, are due to take part in their only televised election debate. The event is...
Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Pietro Parolin as new secretary of state
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Pietro Parolin as new secretary of state. The move is seen as the Pope’s most significant appointment since he became...
British Parliament votes against Syria strike
The British Parliament vote against military strikes in Syria is a tough blow to PM David Cameron's domestic political fortunes. Since taking office in 2010,...
Tomatina Festival 2013: Bunol to charge for tomato-throwing festival entry
Spanish town of Bunol - world-renowned for its tomato-throwing Tomatina festival - is to charge entry for the first time. Each year thousands of tourists...
Venice seeks safer navigation after gondola crash
Venice authorities have set out proposals to make navigation safer on the city's main waterway after a German tourist died in a crash last...
Greece may need a third bailout package
Greek Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras has said the country may need a third bailout but would not accept new austerity measures. Yannis Stournaras said: "If...
Princess Diana’s death: Prince Charles and Mohamed Al-Fayed contacted by police
Scotland Yard has contacted Prince Charles and Mohamed Al-Fayed as the police assess claims that the SAS murdered Princess Diana. Police said they are also...
Pope Benedict resigned following a mystical experience
Pope Emeritus Benedict has said he resigned after God told him during what he called a “mystical experience”, a Catholic news agency reported. Pope Benedict...
German man dancing on Angela Merkel’s military jet
A German man spent four hours partying alone in his underpants on a military jet used by Angela Merkel. German authorities are investigating say the...
Pink Panther jewel thief arrested in France
A suspected member of the Pink Panthers gang of jewel thieves has been arrested in southern France. The man has not been named but is...
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