Massive Israeli air raids on Gaza
Air strikes kill more than 200 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, medics say, as Israel targets Hamas militants with the heaviest raids on Gaza for decades.
Many killed by Baghdad car bomb
At least 22 people have died in a car bomb attack in a Shia district of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, security officials say.
Pakistani mourners honour Bhutto
Pakistan marks a year since Benazir Bhutto's killing with a two-minute silence, as thousands visit her mausoleum.
China firms 'to pay milk victims'
Dairy firms involved in China's tainted milk scandal are to compensate the nearly 300,000 people affected, say state media.
Zimbabwe child malnutrition rises
Acute child malnutrition in parts of Zimbabwe increases by more than 60% compared with 2007, an aid charity says.
Dramatic rescue in Sydney-Hobart race
The Sydney to Hobart yacht race sees a dramatic first day after the crew of a stricken vessel is rescued by fellow competitors.
'Stink' attack on Japan's whalers
An anti-whaling group says it has thrown "stink" bombs at a Japanese whaling ship in the Antarctic.
Australia father 'taken by shark'
A 51-year-old Australian man is missing, feared dead, after an apparent shark attack off the coast of Western Australia.
'Painful legacy' of heart attack
One in five people recovering from a heart attack is still having chest pain a year afterwards, a US study suggests.
Festive goat burned down in Sweden - for 23rd time
A giant straw goat erected each Christmas in a northern Swedish town has been burned down - for the 23rd time.
McDonald goal gives Celtic Old Firm win
Scott McDonald fires Celtic to a 1-0 Old Firm victory over Rangers to stretch their lead at the top of the SPL to seven points.
Siddle puts Aussies firmly on top
Australia enjoy a fine second day in the Melbourne Test to gain a clear ascendancy over South Africa, with local paceman Peter Siddle taking 3-24.
In pictures
Pakistani tributes to Benazir Bhutto, killed a year ago
Hero to some
Why Stalin is riding high in a poll of Greatest Russians
Memorable stories
From Our Own Correspondent looks back at 2008
Czech challenge
The Eurosceptic president preparing to take the EU helm
Still afraid
Why Isaac cannot go home, a year after Kenya election
Top gear
The tech team picks 2008's hottest developments
Guinean junta warns mining sector
The leader of Guinea's coup says contracts for the country's vital mining industry will be reviewed as he pledges to stamp out corruption.
LA suburb's shock at Santa killer
Residents in LA where a man dressed as Santa went on a killing spree speak of their disbelief, as a ninth body is found.
Dozens killed in China accidents
Two separate incidents - an explosion and a lift accident - claim at least 30 lives in China, state media say.
Serbia urged to free KLA suspects
The Kosovo parliament speaker calls on Serbia to free 10 suspected former Kosovo fighters it accuses of war crimes.
Afghan police die in suicide bomb
Three Afghan police and two civilians die when a suicide bomber strikes on the outskirts of the southern city of Kandahar.
Woolworths closes doors on 200 stores
Shoppers find savings of up to 90% as a quarter of Woolworths' 800 stores close their doors for the final time.
Film fans 'lapping up' dog tale
Marley and Me, with Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, tops North America's Christmas Day film chart, reports suggest.
Website age ratings 'an option'
Websites could be given film-style age ratings under government plans to protect children from harmful content.
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