City Pub in profit warning after Rugby World Cup failed to draw enough punters
The City Pub Group, which owns and runs 47 pubs across southern England and Wales, has warned that annual profits will be below expectations.

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Severe weather in Afghanistan and Pakistan leaves dozens dead
Severe winter weather has struck parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan, leaving at least 43 people dead.

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Favourable sports results in December boost William Hill profits
William Hill said profits for the past year are expected to have surpassed expectations after it was buoyed by favourable sporting results in December.

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CanadaPM promises families of Iran plane crash victims they will get answers
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it has been gut-wrenching to listen to stories from relatives of 57 Canadians who died in the downing of a Ukrainian jetliner in Iran.

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Pope Benedict XVI weighs in on priest celibacy debate
Retired Pope Benedict XVI has reaffirmed his support for priests remaining celibate as his successor looks at potentially relaxing a ban on ordaining married men.

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Thousands flee as lava gushes from Philippines volcano
Red-hot lava has gushed out of a volcano near the Philippine capital as tens of thousands of people fled the area through heavy ash and frightening tremors.

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