Kulubá: Dig uncovers large Mayan palace in Mexico
Archaeologists believe the palace was used at the height of the Mayan civilisation, 1,000 years ago. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Ayia Napa Briton found guilty over false rape claim
A British woman, 19, is found guilty over lying about being gang-raped in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, in July. BBC News – UK
Moscow brings in artificial snow for New Year in mild winter
Artificial snow is dumped in central Moscow so that snowboarders can still have their fun. BBC News – Europe
Sudan sentences 29 to death for teacher’s killing in custody
The death penalty is given to intelligence agents who tortured a detained protester to death. BBC News – Africa
Monsey stabbing: NYC mayor vows action on anti-Semitism ‘crisis’
Bill de Blasio announces a series of measures following Saturday’s mass stabbing at a Jewish event. BBC News – US & Canada
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu comfortably wins party leadership challenge
Challenger Gideon Saar concedes defeat, pledging to now rally behind Benjamin Netanyahu. BBC News – Middle East