Bank of England To Introduce Plastic Bank Notes in 2016
Around 20 countries already have bank notes made of polymer
Foreign Policy
Indian Diplomat Stripped and Searched While in Custody in New York
Devyani Khobragade was taking her children to school when she was arrested
China Confirms American and Chinese Navy Ships Almost Collided Earlier This Month
U.S. claims its ship was in international waters
Britain Accuses Syria of Murdering Doctor
Died in jail after being detained while trying to help civilians there
Austria Appoints Youngest Ever Foreign Minister
At age of 27, was already youngest ever Secretary of State
Accused 9/11 Planner Removed from Court Hearing over Outburst
Complaints about prison treatment
Turkey Detains Ministers' Sons in Corruption Probe
Could be a challenge to PM Erdogan's leadership
Six American Troops Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash
No enemy activity was reported in the area
"Mandela" Most Googled Term in 2013
The anti-apartheid leader and former president of South Africa died on Dec. 5
French Foreign Minister: Other European Countries To Send Troops To CAR
Specific countries not named
Snowden Offers To Help Brazil Investigate US Spying in Exchange For Permanent Asylum
Made the offer in a letter to the Folha newspaper
UN Says Thousands Are Fleeing South Sudan Violence
President recently claimed that his forces had stopped a coup
Kerry Says Meeting With Islamic Front Possible Ahead of Syria Talks
Members of Assad's opposition working towards establishing an Islamic state
Overnight Gunfire Follows Alleged Coup in South Sudan
President declared a curfew after army headquarters were attacked
Japan Approves Plan For Increased Defense Spending
Drones, fighters, and destroyers among the equipment to be bought
Yemeni Parliament's Drone Vote Unlikely To Change US Policy
Lawmakers had voted to ban drone strikes
Front-Runner in Next Year's Indian Elections Barred From the US
Narendra Modi was denied a visa in 2005 over violence in his state between Muslims and Hindus
German Parliament Elects Angela Merkel to Third Terms as Chancellor
New government to be sworn in later today
Snowden: Recent NSA Ruling is "the First of Many" Victories
Says he knew surveillance programs would be ruled unconstitutional after he leaked classified documents
British Police Dismiss Claim Military Was Involved in Princess Diana's Death
Allegation was made in August
North Koreans Mark Second Anniversary of Kim Jong-il's Death
Days after execution of Kim Jong-un's uncle
