Snow settles in Jerusalem in the heaviest December storm since 1953.
Forecaster warns of stormy Christmas with gales up to 90mph.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Bono, Naomi Campbell and Jacob Zuma among people who paid tribute to anti-apartheid icon at Pretoria Union Buildings
South African leader's body to lie in slate at amphitheatre where he was sworn in as president.
World leaders gather in Soweto, Johannesburg, to pay tribute to anti-apartheid hero.
Collision at crossing in Bintaro Permai leaves at least seven dead and more than 70 injured.
Match between Atletico Paranaense and Vasco da Gama suspended due to violent brawl on Arena Joinville's stands
South Africa's anti-apartheid figurehead dies at the age of 95 in hospital in Pretoria.
Krampus from German folk law punishes children during the Yule season .
Glasgow united in mourning for the dead and wounded of Friday's helicopter crash at the Clutha pub.
A passenger train has derailed in the Bronx. Four people are believed dead, many injured.
Crowds brave windy conditions as four are left injured by Cat in the Hat lamppost smash
Fourth day of demonstrations over Ukraine's last-minute snub of EU deal under Kremlin pressure.
Thousands of Texans at official memorial commemorating John F Kennedy's assassination in Dealey Plaza.
Selection of best photographs from around the world week beginning 18 November 2013.
Prince William gets cookery lesson on visit to charity for the homeless.
In Riga at least 32 people have died and 35 been wounded after the roof of a store caved in.
Series of official events scheduled in Dallas, Texas, to mark anniversary of Kennedy's assassination.
2014 edition of iconic calendar is abandoned project by world-renowned photographer.
A look through Norwegian chess superstar's career as he battles India's Viswanathan Anand for the world title.
26 dead after bus driver warning lights at crossing in Dahshur, say rail officials.
Hundreds of endangered slow lorises rescued from smugglers in Java.
Feminist group in 'You don't buy, I don't sell' campaign to criminalise prostitution clients.
Images from four generations of the Gibson family show shipwrecks between 1872 and 1997.
Hundreds of Bolivians carrying human skulls flocked to the chapel of La Paz cemetery for blessings.
Superstorm Yolanda kills at least four in central Philippines before moving out to South China Sea.
Kate Middleton and Prince William went on a 1960s Routemaster with Barbara Windsor.
Republican candidate Joe Lhota loses race to replace Michael Bloomberg.
Annual ritual sees thousands of visitors watch flaming barrels of tar carried through the streets of Ottery St Mary.
'Most interesting eclipse of the year' captured on film.