Donald Trump says 'no further' releases from Guantanamo Bay prison
President-elect says remaining prisoners are 'extremely dangerous'.
On the run Brazilian prison escapee finds time to post social media selfies
Man who escaped north Brazil jail with 72 others captures life as a fugitive in the jungle.
Donald Trump takes aim at GM after nominating US trade representative
President-elect picks protectionist policy expert under Reagan administration tapped as top trade negotiator.
New UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for peace on his first day of work
UN head appeals for ceasefires to be honoured and compromises made at the negotiating table.
'Family dispute' led to shotgun attack in Turkey mosque
Two hospitalised after a man fired a shotgun in a mosque.
Cologne police detained 'hundreds' of 'African' men during New Year's Eve celebrations
Police said the mass detentions were to prevent a repeat of last year's 1,200 sexual assaults.
Russia says Obama is a 'lame duck' and 5 other examples of undiplomatic diplomacy
Diplomatic spats aren't the exception, they're the rule, as we dig around the recent past to find a few.
Obama administration in 'anti-Russian death throes' claims Medvedev
Vladimir Putin U-turns on plan to kick out 35 US envoys in tit-for-tat move against America.
Prominent Republicans support President Obama's expelling of Russian diplomats
GOP Senators vow to work with Democrats to strengthen Russia sanctions in next Congress.
US senators challenge Trump and demand more Russia sanctions over hacking allegations
Bipartisan tour to bolster Baltic allies sees senators urge tougher sanctions against Vladimir Putin.
5,000 jobs 'announced' by Trump are already part of 50,000 in SoftBank deal
Business mogul who owns Sprint and president-elect made the announcement three weeks ago.
Not such a lame Barack – Is Obama undermining Trump with a policy-making frenzy?
Barack Obama is safeguarding his legacy by making numerous policy decisions on his way out of office.
Where to watch John Kerry's final speech on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Secretary of state to present Obama administration's vision for how long-enduring conflict can be resolved.
US charges 3 Chinese hackers over malware attacks on law firms
US prosecutors say the three suspects raked in over $4m using insider information.
Trump invites world to 'arms race' over nuclear arsenals
United States will 'outmatch' world powers as it build's up its nuclear capability, says president-elect
Putin asks 'is it really important' who hacked Democrats?
During annual marathon press conference Russian President speculates 'maybe it was some guy sitting on a couch who did it.'
Alt-right figureheads to party in National Press Club on eve of Trump inauguration
Hatewatch non-profit group says holding event at 'venerable institution' lends 'legitimacy' to racist movement
Trump transition team says it's 'premature' to rule Russia a defence priority
President Barack Obama, Nato, and former Defence Secretary Dick Cheney rank Vladimir Putin high on list of threats to west.
Trump urges UN Security Council to block resolution to halt Israeli settlements
President-elect says that peace between Israel and Palestine is only possible through direct negotiation
Trump names aide Kellyanne Conway as Counselor to the President
President-elect's former campaign manager gets top cabinet-rank post in new administration.
Evidence of Russian hacking in Ukraine linked back to US election, says new report
Cybersecurity firm that investigated DNC hack offers more evidence tying Russia to US election intrusions
Trump to drop 'drain the swamp' slogan says Gingrich
President-elect's adviser Newt Gingrich says Trump supporters 'tired of hearing this stuff'.
Trump ignoring Russian threat to focus on Isis, documents reveal
Top concern for Nato and Pentagon ignored by President-elect, who wants to concentration on Islamic extremists.
Trump says Bill Clinton 'doesn't know much' about getting people out voting
President-elect takes aim at Clinton after former president blames FBI and Russia hacking for ruining the election for Hillary.
Trump trumpets Electoral College win, takes aim at media
President-elect secures presidency in final vote despite protests and efforts to flip the vote
'The civilized world must change thinking' says Trump in wake of attacks in Turkey and Germany
Terror attacks are 'violation of all rules of civilized order' says president-elect.
Trump to befriend Putin and draw up plan within 30 days to defeat Isis
Foreign policy official says president-elect will mark 'new sheriff in town' with renewed Russian ties and attack on extremists.
CIA is plotting a 'coup' against Trump, says Russian state-funded media
American 'deep state' conspiracy could result in president-elect's impeachment, argues Russian media
Russia 'certainly' has Donald Trump dossier ready to deploy at most opportune moment
US has no firm understanding of what hackers collected on American political leaders — including Republicans
Trump thanks African Americans who 'didn't come out to vote'
President-elect tells mainly white audience that blacks are 'smart' for not voting for Hillary Clinton.