Brazilian President Michel Temer accused of corruption
Former culture minister Marcelo Calero alleged that Temer coerced him to allow illegal construction work.
Colombia signs new peace deal with Farc rebels despite strong opposition
The amended agreement was signed in Bogota and will be handed over directly to Congress for approval.
South Korea: Lotte and SK Group offices raided by investigators over alleged political scandal
Spokesmen at Lotte Group and SK Group confirmed the raid, but they did not give the detailed information.
Queensland man becomes Australia's 'underwear hero' after chasing unlicensed driver in pants
Fans suggested Daniel McConnell should be given a bravery award or signed up as an underwear promoter.
Nigerian forces killed 150 Biafra separatists, Amnesty report claims
Nigerian officials have said that the human rights body is trying to tarnish the security forces' reputation.
UN-backed Cambodia court upholds life term given to Khmer Rouge leaders
Nuon Chea, 90, and Khieu Samphan, 85, were guilty of crimes against humanity.
Atheist sues government after being refused 'Im God' licence plate
Bennie Hart said that he had the same license plate in Ohio for 12 years and faced no issues.
New peace deal between Colombian government and Farc rebels to be signed on 24 November
The revised agreement will be directly presented before the Congress for approval.
Chinese eatery Call A Chick faces investigation for using obscene language in its menu
The restaurant chain's promotion slogan was titled 'Satisfying all your expectations over chicks'.
Russian defence ministry accuses Ukraine of arresting 2 of its servicemen from Crimea
Kiev said the detainees were apprehended after crossing into Ukrainian-controlled territory.
German court acquits members of 'Sharia Police', says they did not break laws
The group had patrolled the streets of Wuppertal in 2014 and demanded that people stop drinking, gambling and listening to music.
Chinese President Xi Jinping asks Hong Kong chief Leung Chun-ying to maintain stability
The two leaders met amid Beijing's growing concern at Hong Kong's freedom movement.
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull clicks 'farewell selfie' with US President Barack Obama
Turnbull said that his country's alliance with the US was 'stronger than ever' and thanked Obama for his great leadership.
Japan's Shinzo Abe holds talks with China's Xi Jinping to improve ties between their countries
Abe also invited Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to Japan to attend a trilateral summit with South Korea.
US officials reach Australia to begin evaluation of asylum seekers
Last week, Australia announced it had reached a deal with the US in which the latter would accept 1,800 refugees.
Nursery worker tries to hang 16-month-old baby in daycare centre in Minnesota
It is not clear why the nursery worker did the same as police have not yet released any possible motive behind the inhuman behaviour.
At least 50,000 South Koreans expected to protest against President Park Geun-hye, police say
This would be the fourth straight weekend when demonstrators would gather in Seoul to demand the resignation of the president.
2 school students and their teacher reprimanded for skit showing Trump's assassination
The skit, named The Assassination of Donald Trump, was performed at Marshall High School in San Antonio, Texas.
Ukrainian man gets 2-month jail term for faking name and age to attend high school in Pennsylvania
Artur Samarin, 24, had pleaded guilty to social security fraud and passport fraud in August.
UN condemns Australia's offshore detention policy for asylum seekers
Francois Crepeau said tough stand on boat arrivals tarnishes Australia's rights record.
Verdict coming soon for HIV-infected Malawi man who had sex with 104 women and girls
If found guilty, Eric Aniva could get a possible jail term of 5 years.
Experts discover a third structure within Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico
The new discovery is believed to be the original structure built at the pyramid.
Leonard Cohen died in his sleep following a fall, says singer's manager
The Canadian singer-songwriter died on 7 November at the age of 82 at his home in Los Angeles.
Minnesota court sentences Islamic State supporter to 35 years in prison
Guled Omar, 22, was one of 3 Isis defendants who had plotted to travel to Syria to fight for the terror group.
Two French tourists die while snorkelling on Australia's Great Barrier Reef
A third tourist also suffered a cardiac arrest but was saved by staff on-board the Passions of Paradise vessel.
Sweden reopens investigation into murder of former prime minister Olof Palme
Stockholm's chief prosecutor Krister Petersson will head the probe.
Denver to soon legalise use of marijuana socially
The capital of Colorado will be the first American city to legally allow its use in restaurants, clubs and bars.
Protests against Dakota Access pipeline spread as firms seek court order to complete construction
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, founder and president of Waterkeeper Alliance, said the project was an 'environmental crime'.
Trial of 2 Chinese ethnic Uighur men suspected of carrying out Bangkok bomb attack begins
20 people were killed in the 17 August 2015 bombing at Bangkok's Erawan Shrine.
Dakota Access Pipeline construction work delayed as US authorities call for further analysis
Army to discuss the pipeline crossing the lake and how to reduce the risk of an oil spill at Lake Oahe.
