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A group of demonstrators opposing a meeting of top world trade officials set fire to cars, broke shop windows and committed other acts of violence in advance of a major WTO meeting that starts Monday. (Nov. 24)

A train traveling from Moscow to St. Petersburg derailed late Friday, killing at least 39 people and injuring many more, emergency officials said. The railway company said the derailment could have been the result of sabotage. (Nov. 27)

A powerful homemade bomb sent a train bound from Moscow to St. Petersburg careening off its tracks, authorities said Saturday. The derailment killed at least 26 people in what officials consider an act of terrorism (Nov. 28)

A powerful homemade bomb sent a train bound from Moscow to St. Petersburg careening off its tracks, authorities said Saturday. The derailment killed at least 26 people in what officials consider an act of terrorism (Nov. 28)

Denmark is putting the final touches on its preparations for the UN climate summit in Copenhagen in December, mounting a huge police deployment for the biggest event ever organised in the country. Duration: 01:49

Israel's foreign minister said Thursday it is up to the Palestinians to decide whether to resume Mideast peace talks now that Israel has announced a settlement freeze. (Nov. 26)

U.S. troops serving in Iraq took time out to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday. They say while the festivities aren't what they are used to at home they are glad they can share this meal, with their new, extended family. (Nov. 26)

U.S. troops serving in Iraq took time out to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday. They say while the festivities aren't what they are used to at home they are glad they can share this meal, with their new, extended family. (Nov. 26)

Jetman Yves Rossy failed to make it to Europe from Africa, plunging into the sea halfway to Spain.Author: itnquirky Tags: europe yves jet funny flying africa rossy morocco gibraltar weird news world odd jetman spain man Posted: 26 November 2009 Rating: 0.0 Votes: 0

The United Nations says climate talks in Copenhagen next month must deliver a credible result. UN Environment Programme Executive Director Achim Steiner spoke to AFP about the challenges and hopes for the upcoming summit. Duration: 01:10

The Dead Sea may soon shrink to a lifeless pond as Middle East political strife blocks vital measures needed to halt the decay of the world's lowest and saltiest body of water. Environmentalists will plead for help at the Copenhagen summit on climate talks next month. Duration: 01:54

A green roof on top of a primary school in Sheffield has become the first in Britain to be made a protected haven for wildlife. The roof teaches children not only about nature -- but also about the benefits to the wider environment. Duration: 01:46.

President Barack Obama vowed Tuesday to "finish the job" in Afghanistan and promised to unveil a decision soon on sending tens of thousands more US troops to battle Al-Qaeda and the Taliban.Duration: 00:36

Some 25 hours after a crowded ferry sank off Indonesia's Sumatra island, a woman has been pulled from the choppy waters. At least 29 people drowned and 20 others are missing after the ferry was hit by towering waves during an inter-island trip. (Nov. 23)