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Taylor Swift surprises 96-year-old super-fan at family Christmas party

Taylor Swift surprises 96-year-old super-fan at family Christmas party

Singing star Taylor Swift popped by a super-fans Christmas party on 26 December, to the shock and surprise of the whole family. 96-year-old World War Two veteran Cyrus Porter had told local news of how big of a fan he was of Taylor Swift when he was interviewed recently, and the family assume she saw the article. He told local news that “she puts on a show no one else puts on” and that he “just liked the way she did stuff.” Dec 28, 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo declared player of the year at Globe Soccer Awards

Cristiano Ronaldo declared player of the year at Globe Soccer Awards

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been declared player of the year at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on 27 December. The Portuguese national has had a phenomenal year, winning Euro 2016 with Portugal, the Champions League and Club World Cup with Real Madrid, as well as the being awarded the Ballon dOr. In his message via video link, Ronaldo told the audience that it had been his best year ever, but that he wanted to do it all again next year. Dec 28, 2016
Two dead and dozens injured in second train crash near Indian city of Kanpur

Two dead and dozens injured in second train crash near Indian city of Kanpur

At least two people have died and two dozen injured on 28 December, after a 15 coach passenger train derailed near Kanpur city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The train was travelling at around 5.20am (GMT) through dense fog, which has severely affected planes and trains in India. This is the second train derailment near the city within a month. More than 100 people were killed when a train crashed on 20 November. Dec 28, 2016
Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies at 60

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies at 60

Carrie Fisher has died on 27 December aged 60 after suffering a heart attack. The Star Wars actress fell ill on a flight from London to Los Angeles on 23 December.Passengers tried to revive her and she was moved to a nearby hospital. Carrie first appeared as Princess Leia in Star Wars in 1977. She returned to the role in Star Wars Episode VII, released in 2015. Dec 28, 2016
Watership Down author Richard Adams dies aged 96

Watership Down author Richard Adams dies aged 96

Watership Down author Richard Adams has died aged 96, his daughter has announced.The classic novel about rabbits searching for a new home sold millions of copies worldwide.Watership Down was first published in 1972 and started off as a story Adams told his two daughters in the car.The book was made into a film in 1978, notorious for its graphic scenes.Before he became an author, Adams worked as a civil servant after serving in WWII from 1940 – 1946.He is survived by his wife, two daughters and six grandchildren. Dec 27, 2016
Civilians flee Mosul as Iraqi army advances

Civilians flee Mosul as Iraqi army advances

Iraqi civilians continue to flee from areas in eastern Mosul. According to the International Organisation for Migration nearly 100,000 people have escaped so far.Hundreds were transported to camps for displaced people on 27 December after the Iraqi army captured parts of eastern Mosul from Islamic State.IS reacted with increased attacks on the army in these areas endangering the lives of civilians trapped in the city. Dec 27, 2016
Peruvians fist fight in annual Christmas tradition

Peruvians fist fight in annual Christmas tradition

Peruvians taking part in the local Takanakuy festival spent Christmas exchanging fisticuffs.The annual Christmas tradition is meant to settle old grudges to start the new year afresh.The fist fights have been declared Peruvian national heritage this year.Participants fight with each other over financial, legal or personal disputes.A judge decides on the winner after each bout. Dec 27, 2016
Berlin: Seven suspects arrested after setting homeless man on fire

Berlin: Seven suspects arrested after setting homeless man on fire

Berlin police released footage of seven suspects who may have set a homeless man on fire on Christmas eve.The 37-year-old man had been sleeping on a bench in the Schönleinstraße Station. The 15 to 21-year-old suspects fled the scene after the attack around 2am.Subway drivers and passers-by managed to extinguish the fire and the victim was unhurt. Following the release of CCTV footage on 26 December all suspects handed themselves in. Dec 27, 2016
Korean Air crew to use stun guns to control unruly passengers after recent on-board incident

Korean Air crew to use stun guns to control unruly passengers after recent on-board incident

All crew members of Korean Air Lines will learn how to use stun guns. The airline’s announcement comes after an incident with a violent passenger.US singer Richard Marx tweeted about a man endangering crew and passengers.Marx had to man-handle the man and accused crew of being ill-equipped. Korean Air said staff were only allowed to use taser guns in “grave” life-endangering situations. Dec 27, 2016
Russia holds day of mourning after Christmas Day plane crash

Russia holds day of mourning after Christmas Day plane crash

Russia is holding a day of morning on 26 December following a plane crash on Christmas Day.92 people died when the TU-154 military plane crashed into the Black Sea shortly after take-off from Sochi.Flags were flown at half-mast across Russia and mourners laid flowers outside Russian Armys Alexandrov song and dance troupe which lost 60 of its members in the crash. The reason for the plane crash is still unclear but a technical problem or pilot error is suspected. Dec 26, 2016
This is how the ISS crew celebrate Christmas in Space

This is how the ISS crew celebrate Christmas in Space

Crew on the International Space Station have revealed how they are celebrating Christmas. Shane Kimbrough, Peggy Whitson and Thomas Pesquet will be far away from their families but the crew members will still get a special Christmas meal.They might not be on Earth for the holidays, but Christmas is still a time of reflection and peace. Dec 26, 2016
Tu-154 Russia plane crash: Massive search operation launched

Tu-154 Russia plane crash: Massive search operation launched

Six ships from Russias Black Sea fleet have been deployed for search operation after a Russian military aircraft carrying 92 people crashed into the Black Sea within minutes after taking off from Sochi. More than 100 divers were being drafted in to search the area along with a mini-submarine. Dec 26, 2016
George Michael dies aged 53

George Michael dies aged 53

The singer, who launched his career with the band Wham!, passed away on 25 December in his Oxfordshire home.Born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in north London, he had sold over 100 million records in his career. Dec 26, 2016
US blizzard warning as snow blankets Rapid City, South Dakota

US blizzard warning as snow blankets Rapid City, South Dakota

A blizzard warning was in effect over the holiday weekend in Rapid City, South Dakota, US, as the National Weather Service warned people to not attempt to travel. All flights were reportedly cancelled into and out of Rapid City on Sunday, December 25. According to AccuWeather, the blizzard is expected to bring more than a foot of snow on the Dakotas, with Rapid City forecast to be worst hit. This video filmed by a motorist in Rapid City, shows a thick snow blanket covering roads. Dec 26, 2016
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