Princess Charlene of Monaco attends Christmas gifts event sans twins
Princess Charlene of Monaco graces annual Christmas event at the Monaco Palace without her twins
Kate Middleton and Prince William release their first family Christmas photo with George and little Charlotte
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge release new family photo wishing everyone a merry Christmas.
Unicef: Over 16 million babies born in conflict zones in 2015
Unicef highlights crisis in Syria where 25% of refugee households are without fathers.
Japan deems remarriage ban unfair for women but tells couples to keep common surname
The apex court has upheld one law that requires married couples to adopt the surname of either spouse.
Spain's royals to visit UK in 2016: Will Kate Middleton have a fashion faceoff with Queen Letizia?
Spain's Queen Letizia is likely to meet Kate Middleton during the former's state visit to the UK.
South Korea: Employees made to stage mock funerals to curb suicide rate
South Korean companies try to make employees realise the value of life.
Russia: Goat sent as live prey for Siberian tiger in safari park befriends wild cat
Timur the goat and Amur the tiger are almost inseparable as they rest together in the same shelter.
Million Women Study: Happiness does not guarantee a long life
Contentment does not always ensure good health and a longer life, a study has revealed.
Zuckerberg vows to protect rights of Muslims
The Facebook CEO said Muslims are welcome following Donald Trump's constant anti-Muslim remarks.
Vatican City: Light show projects huge animal images on St Peters Basilica for climate awareness
Larger-than-life images of wild animals and birds were projected onto the façade of St Peter's Basilica.
Kenya: 8 lions found poisoned in Maasai Mara reserve
Two of the eight lions that have reportedly been poisoned have died.
China: Falling ivory price signals hope for end to elephant poaching in Africa
Illegal raw ivory prices in China have more than halved.
Pearl Harbor Day 2015: Archive photos of Japan's bombing of US naval base in Hawaii
President Barack Obama pays tribute to those killed in Japanese attack.
Brazil: Amazon rainforest fires blamed on logging gangs
Fires in Amazon rainforest in Brazil are deliberately started by illegal loggers, says Survival International.
India: Supreme Court orders free treatment for acid attack victims
Free treatment would include reconstructive surgery, medicines, bed, rehabilitation and aftercare.
Himalayan black bear killed in first case of animal euthanasia in Indian zoo
The bear died peacefully in his sleep about 150 minutes after veterinarians injected him in intervals.
6,000-year-old tool found in Israeli desert cave depicts earliest use of 'pure' lead metal
A lead tool discovered in Israel what archaeologists say depicts the earliest evidence of use of the metal by humans.
Isis in Iraq: 16 mass graves found in Sinjar liberated from Islamic State
UN says there are gross violations of human rights in IS-controlled areas.
The Beatles: New statue of John, Paul, George and Ringo unveiled in Liverpool
The Beatles statue is an adaptation of an actual 1963 photo shoot of John, Paul, George and Ringo at the waterfront.
Bhopal disaster 31st anniversary: Photos show children still born with deformities
The images show how the Bhopal disaster is having long-term effects on the health of people.
Crystal skulls, Indiana Jones outfit and Egyptian Mummies to go on display in Cardiff
The exhibition celebrates the New Year, declared the Year of Adventure in Wales
Royal seal of Biblical king Hezekiah, 2,700 years old, found in Jerusalem
A clay seal impression dating back to the biblical kingdom of Judah (9BC) has been found in Jerusalem.
Intangible Cultural Heritage: Unesco releases 2015 list of dying rituals
Inscription of the dying rituals is to help the new generation keep in touch with their traditional and cultural heritage.
Prince Harry shares personal photos and video of his encounter with endangered black rhino in South Africa
Prince Harry visited Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Mexico: Archaeologists close to discovering hidden tomb of Aztec kings at Great Pyramid
Passageway may lead to a secret chamber hiding tombs of Aztec rulers in the ruins of Templo Mayor.
Scientists discover genes that delay onset of Alzheimer's
Australian National University scientists' discovery could lead to new treatments to delay onset of Alzheimer's.
Thonis-Heracleion and Canopus: Egypt's sunken cities exhibits will be on show at British Museum
The exhibition will put on show artefacts recovered from the sunken ancient Egyptian cities of Thonis-Heracleion and Canopus
World Aids Day 2015: What is the theme for this year's campaign?
The theme of World AIDS Day 2015 is: Getting to zero; End AIDS by 2030.
Buckingham Palace State Dining Room closed as inspection reveals 'issue with ceiling'
The State Dining Room is used for hosting banquets for visiting heads of states.
COP21: All about history, goals and timeline of Paris climate change conference
COP21 is expected to be a historic meet in over 20 years of UN negotiations.
