UK Environment Agency issues stark warning as Wales and western England brace for fresh deluge.
More than 100 flood warnings in place as storms continue to batter Britain.
UK and US consumers postponed buying, anticipating better deals.
US states of Michigan, New York and New England also hit.
Britain braced for more bad weather as heavy winds and snow to hit Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Winds of up to 100mph expected to hit much of Scotland, Wales and the north as Storm Emily takes hold.
Survey exposes ignorance of religious meaning of Christmas.
Thousands of Syrian refugees at risk in freezing temperatures.
Snow has fallen across the Middle East, including Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Israel, bringing joy to many, but exacerbating the misery of others
One third of Britons will change their plans fearing misfortune on Friday the 13th.
Snow settles in Jerusalem in the heaviest December storm since 1953.
Forecaster warns of stormy Christmas with gales up to 90mph.
Thierry Henry says Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud have done brilliantly for Arsenal this season
Cyrus has been named as MTV'S best artist of 2013.
Move follows GM subsidiary Holden's decision to exit Australia in 2017.
All but two of the biggest Twitter moments of 2013 were sporting events, with football and Andy Murray's Wimbledon victory dominating.
Ukraine's statistical service says that the economy shrunk less than expected amid widespread protests against government.
Appreciation of Australian dollar has prompted many car manufacturers to exit country.
Police begin to dismantle protest sites in Ukraine capital
Seoul's new zone includes disputed submerged rock also claimed by Beijing.
Standard Liege youngster Michy Batshuayi wants to move to Arsenal or Borussia Dortmund.
The Purple Wedding between King Joffrey and Margaery Tyrell one of highlights of new season.