Guinea junta seeks to allay fears
Guinea's military coup leaders invite foreign diplomats for talks "to reassure" the world about their intentions.
Japan's industrial output plunges
Industrial output in Japan fell more than 8% in November, the biggest drop on record, government figures show.
US singer Eartha Kitt dies at 81
American singer and actress Eartha Kitt has died at the age of 81 after suffering from cancer, a family friend says.
China readies for pirate patrols
Three Chinese navy ships are being deployed off Somalia's coast to protect Chinese vessels from pirate attacks.
Toll rises in 'Santa' LA shooting
At least eight people are known to have died after a man dressed as Santa Claus opened fire at a party near Los Angeles.
Israel 'to open Gaza crossings'
Israel will re-open crossings into the Gaza Strip to allow humanitarian aid through, Israeli officials say.
Explosives seized in Bangladesh
Seven suspected militants are arrested with a large cache of explosives in Bangladesh just days before elections, police say.
Stars mourning playwright Pinter
Tributes are paid to Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter, following his death on Christmas Eve from cancer.
Sydney to Hobart yacht race opens
The annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race gets under way, 10 years since the tragic 1998 race when six sailors died.
Turnip cresselly and baked apple: Darwin's wife cookbook published
A recipe book by Charles Darwin's wife based on a personal cookery notebook, is being published by Cambridge University.
Liverpool determined to stay top
Liverpool go into the Boxing Day fixtures determined to hold onto their lead at the top of the Premier League.
Redknapp issues transfers warning
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says he will not pay overinflated prices when the transfer window opens in January.
It's quiz time!
Who said what, when and why in 2008?
Aceh aid
Tsunami victims fare better than those hit by conflict
Czech sweetness?
Land of the sugar cube set to steer EU affairs
Obituary
Singer Eartha Kitt became a symbol of sultry style
Nativity diary
BBC reporter reaches end of epic Bethlehem trek
On the edge
What might 2009 have in store for unstable Greece?
Egypt teacher jailed for killing pupil
An Egyptian court sentences a teacher to six years in jail for beating a pupil to death because he had not done his homework.
Storm alerts for much of west US
Storm warnings are posted for much of the western part of the US, where deep snow continues to hinder travel.
Taiwan warms to Chinese spouses
Taiwan's government plans to ease restrictions on spouses, mainly wives, from China married to Taiwanese citizens.
Pope laments global instability
Pope Benedict XVI calls for peace in the Middle East and stability in Africa in his Christmas Day message from the Vatican.
Ahmadinejad UK TV speech condemned
The decision by UK TV's Channel 4 to broadcast an alternative Christmas speech by Iran's president is criticised.
Clashes mark final Kashmir poll
Sporadic clashes break out between protesters and police in the final leg of state elections in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Criminal deportations target met
More than 5,000 foreign criminals have been deported from the UK in the past year, beating a government target, ministers say.
China to allow freer yuan trades
China says its currency can be used to settle trade in Asia, as it steps up efforts to limit damage from the global downturn.
Prematurity 'can impair senses'
A premature birth can cause lasting impairment to the sensory powers, research in the UK suggests.
Academy Awards voting under way
The first round of voting for the Oscars begins as ballot papers are posted to 5,810 Academy Awards voters.
How an old phone can make money
If you got a shiny new mobile for Christmas you might be able to make some money on your old one.
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