Italian Carabinieri officers check a nun as she arrives to attend Pope Francis' Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter's square
* Copenhagen was evacuated when a suspicious package was discovered
* Germany's game against Holland was called off 90 minutes before kick-off
* Tooting Broadway tube station evacuated following a security alert today
* Security was tightened ahead of the Pope's general audience at the Vatican
Europe was on high alert today as countries tightened their security in the wake of the deadly terror attacks in Paris.
In a sign of the nervousness gripping the continent, Copenhagen Airport was evacuated this morning while Germany's international fixture with Holland last night was called off.
At the Vatican, children, pensioners and even nuns were being searched ahead of the Pope's weekly general audience.
Security has been stepped up after gunmen and suicide bombers went on the rampage in Paris, killing 129 in a wave of attacks on the Stade de France, bars and restaurants and the Bataclan theatre.
MIDDLE EAST
U.S. offers $5 million reward for information on Islamic State leader.
Syria army, rebels in talks over 15-day truce near capital.
Russia hits 206 ISIS targets in Syria after confirming bomb downed passenger plane over Sinai.
Air strikes on IS stronghold of Raqqa 'kill 33 militants'.
Isis digging in amid intensified airstrikes in Raqqa, say activists.
U.S., allies launch 16 strikes in Iraq, 13 in Syria against militants: U.S..
New U.S.-backed offensive in northern Syria advances on ISIS outposts.
Turkish FM says Ankara, allies are planning operations to clear border of IS.
Clashes in Turkey's southeast leave 12 dead.
Seizing Taez would pave Yemen loyalists' way to capital.
Iran begins dismantling uranium-enrichment equipment: IAEA.
Israel warns against trimming peacekeepers in Egyptian Sinai.
Saudi Arabia policemen shot dead in mainly-Shia Qatif.
Netanyahu urges 'global solution to terror' in call with Hollande.
ASIA
Final day of Asia-Pacific talks sidetracked by sea dispute.
SE Asia faces threat of Islamic State-styled terror attacks.
China 'must stop' land reclamation in South China Sea - Obama.
China tells Obama to keep out of South China Sea disputes.
China opposes debate on South China Sea.
U.N. agency protests Thailand's deportation of Chinese refugees.
U.N. group asks Sri Lanka government to deliver on pledges about missing people.
Report: Pakistan police abuses against Afghan refugees 'skyrocketed'.
United Nations denies Ban Ki-Moon plans visit to North Korea.
AFRICA
S.Africa sacks 47 UN peacekeepers after curfew breach in DRCongo.
Africa blasts ICC as world crimes court members meet.
Boko Haram kills more people than ISIS as total hits historic high.
Nigeria's Boko Haram kills 49 in suicide bombings.
Nigeria's Dasuki 'stole $2bn' from anti-Boko Haram fight.
Morocco provided intelligence to help France in Paris raids: sources.
South Sudan struggling to resettle refugees due to low oil prices: president.
Putin, Sissi agree on new airline security measures.
Senegal bans burqa to stop terrorists disguising in Islamic dress.
EUROPE
Belgium under fire for Paris attack 'blunders'.
‘Help me, help me!’: Last words of the female suicide bomber who stood at the window of a Paris flat and screamed at police before blowing herself up.
Paris attacks: Two die in hunt for 'mastermind' Abaaoud. At least two dead in operation targeting suspected Paris attacks mastermind. Two die in police raid on group planning new Paris attack.
Paris attacks: France mobilises 115,000 security personnel.
Russia says has stepped up all types of intelligence gathering in Middle East.
Sweden raises terror threat level to second highest citing 'concrete information'.
Western governments press for sweeping powers after Paris terror.
Russia decides to impose food embargo against Ukraine — minister.
Cyprus closest to unification in 40 years, say Turkish Cypriots.
Two army soldiers shot dead in Bosnia shooting spree.
AMERICAS
Bloomberg poll: Most Americans oppose Syrian refugee resettlement.
US Muslims face backlash after Paris attacks.
Stretched FBI braces for Islamic State holiday terror attacks.
US debates admitting Syrian refugees. New bill in Congress proposes stricter vetting of refugees.
America's enemies within: How nearly SEVENTY have been arrested in America over ISIS plots - including refugees who had been given safe haven but 'turned to terror'.
Canada may have to cut corners to meet Syrian refugees target.
Study: Migrant detentions in Mexico up 73 percent since 2014.
Cuba blames US for migrant crisis at Costa Rica border.
Bolivian President Evo Morales apologises for lesbian jibe.
Ex-President Fox sees all drugs legal in Mexico in 5-10 years.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Paris terror plot mastermind 'is DEAD': Police remove two bodies from apartment after French commandos 'kill ISIS leader' during hour-long gun battle in which FIVE THOUSAND rounds were fired.
ISIL claims Norwegian and Chinese captives killed.
Map of terror: Where will ISIS strike next?.
U.S. eyes travel of 800 potential 'foreign fighters'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Blackstone President James sees potential U.S. recession in 2017.
US talks green energy, Russia offers cheap gas at APEC.
US crude dips below $40 for first time since August.
Apple’s shares are going to soar 43%: Goldman Sachs.
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