| Tuesday, 22 December, 2009, 0:00 GMT 24:00 +00:00:Europe/London | |
| TOP STORIES | |
| 'Clashes' as Iran cleric buried Clashes are reported in the Iranian city of Qom after the funeral of an influential dissident cleric, Grand Ayatollah Montazeri. | |
| Deaths rise from Europe cold wave Dozens of people die across Europe as days of blizzards and sub-zero temperatures sweep the continent. | |
| Mexico City approves gay marriage Lawmakers in Mexico City become the first in Latin America to pass a bill legalising gay marriage, despite opposition from the Church. | |
| Brazil needle man 'tried to kill' The Brazilian who pushed needles into his stepson confesses he wanted the boy dead to spite his wife, say reports. | |
| World 'failed Gaza over blockade' Aid agencies criticise the international community for failing to help end Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip. | |