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Fighting continues around the Donetsk airport despite ceasefire

Despite the ceasefire, the fighting continues in eastern Ukraine between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian soldiers, particularly in the area of the Donetsk airport.

Dec 16, 2014

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Three dead, four wounded in Sydney cafe siege

Australian police say three people were killed and four wounded as heavily armed officers dramatically stormed a central Sydney cafe to end a day-long siege sparked when an Iranian-born Islamist took more than a dozen people hostage.

Dec 16, 2014

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Uganda toddler abuse maid jailed for four years

A Ugandan maid was jailed for four years Monday for abusing a toddler in a case that shocked the country after a graphic video of the assault was made public.

Dec 16, 2014

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Erdogan answers to EU criticism over Turkey arrests

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Monday launched a stinging attack on the European Union over its criticism of police raids on opposition media, bluntly telling Brussels to "mind its own business."

Dec 16, 2014

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DR Congo's Kabila rejects foreign pressure on electoral process

Democratic of Congo President Joseph Kabila says he would reject foreign admonitions on the electoral process in the vast central African country.

Dec 16, 2014

People who associate with this festival celebrate the holiday by lighting a special Hanukkah menorah or a candelabrum containing holders for 8 candles. One candle is lit with celebration of each day plus the ninth called the 'shammash' or

Hanukkah/Chanukah 2014: 5 Interesting Facts; 10 Best Quotes to Celebrate Jewish Festival of Lights

Hanukkah or Chanukah 2014: Celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights with these interesting facts and 10 quotes and sayings.

Dec 16, 2014

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'Marathon for Peace' held in C. African Republic

Muslim and Christian athletes run side-by-side in the first edition of Bangui's 'Marathon for Peace'.

Dec 15, 2014

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Homophobic attacks on the rise in Russia: HRW

Human Rights Watch sounds the alarm over an increase in homophobic attacks in Russia, slamming Vladimir Putin's government for "inaction" and urging a crackdown on hate crimes.

Dec 15, 2014

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Protests in Turkey over arrests of anti-Erdogan media

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Istanbul's police headquarters on Monday to denouce the arrest of several people connected to media criticial of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Dec 15, 2014

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Paris cabs protest ridesharing service Uber

Parisian taxi drivers vow to block roads leading into the French capital to protest a court's refusal to ban urban ridesharing service UberPOP.

Dec 15, 2014

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Prisoners of war put to work in east Ukraine

On the snowy roof of a music school in eastern Ukraine, workers are busy fixing damage from artillery shelling. When their shift ends, they line up in single file to return to their cells.

Dec 15, 2014

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Ukrainian nationalists gear up for battle near Donetsk

Members of the Organisation of Ukraine Nationalists are seen on the frontline near the town of Donetsk, as the eight-month-old conflict between government forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine wears on.

Dec 15, 2014

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Five hostages flee Australia cafe siege

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott says the hostage situation in Sydney could be 'politically motivated'.

Dec 15, 2014

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Hong Kong police make arrests as last protest site cleared

Police arrest protesters as they move in to clear Hong Kong's last remaining pro-democracy site, with just a handful of demonstrators making a final peaceful stand, after the main camp was demolished last week.

Dec 15, 2014

Sydney Siege: Elly Chen, Lindt Cafe Waitress Who Held Islamic Flag at Window, Escapes 7 Hours Later

Chen was forced to hold an Islamic flag by the gunman.

Dec 15, 2014

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