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Hope for stranded Thai tourists: Empty planes have been flying out of the airport in Bangkok in Thailand, to help some tourists fly home.
Obama gives rival Clinton top job: President-elect Barack Obama has given his old rival, Hillary Clinton, an important job in his new government.
Shuttle lands safely in America: The Space Shuttle Endeavour has landed safely in America after a mission to the International Space Station.
Huge floating tree lights up: Thousands of people in Brazil flock to watch the world's largest floating Christmas tree light up.
Race for elephant polo crown: Have you ever seen people playing polo with elephants instead of horses? Now's your chance...

New park to protect gorillas: A new park has been created in the African country of Cameroon to try to protect a critically endangered species of gorilla.
Sheep turned blue for St Andrew: A flock of blue sheep has appeared in central Scotland as part of a load of events to mark St Andrew's Day.
Wet noses make dogs good sniffers: Scientists say dogs have wet noses to help them sniff things out.