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It might not be Lapland, but the children don't mind as they start sending their letters into Santa Klaus. Full Story »

Over 11,000 people, mainly from Belgium, dance to the U2 song 'Magnificent' to mobilise the world in demanding their leaders pledge to seriously cut CO2 emissions at the upcoming Copenhagen ... Full Story »

Report: President to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan Full Story »

Brother of hiker held captive by Iran responds to espionage charge Full Story »

North and South Korean vessels exchange gunfire in disputed waters Full Story »

Female asylum seekers from Sri Lanka on hunger strike to draw attention to their plight from women's groups, as Australia says the boatpeople are economic refugees and not eligible for asylum. Full Story »

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri formed a government of national unity on Monday, ending more than four months of tough negotiations with his Hezbollah-led rivals. Duration: 01:48 Full Story »

Art works by Iranian filmmaker and photographer Abbas Kiarostami as well as by sculptor Parviz Tanavoli have gone on display at a joint exhibition in Dubai. Thirty pieces by Iran's most renowned sculptor Tanavoli, including Big Heech Lovers and Poet in Love, are being exhibited along with 13 photographs by Kiarostami at the show which opened on Monday night at Meem Gallery. Duration: 00:59 Full Story »

Shooting victims share their stories of strength and courage. Full Story »

A report by the World Wide Fund for Nature says future of China's Yangtze basin is endangered. Full Story »