'Don't be afraid of who sits in the White House,' Martin Luther King's daughter urges
Bernice King, the youngest daughter of the civil rights leader, said 'God can triumph over Trump'.
China: Drop in reservoir water levels reveals 600-year-old Buddha statue and a submerged temple
Archaeologists believe the Ming-dynasty statue was part of a temple.
Trump's team might move White House press briefing room out of the West Wing
Vice President-elect Mike Pence said it was being considered in order to host more reporters.
At least 32 dead as Turkish cargo jet crashes into housing community in Kyrgyzstan
28 of the bodies recovered were of locals living in the area where the crash occurred.
Sky Arts cancels Urban Myths film after complaints from Michael Jackson's family
Jackson's daughter Paris said the TV film's depiction of her father made her want to 'vomit'.
Friday the 13th: Events in history that took place on this day
Various superstitions have risen from what is considered the most unlucky day of the year.
Justin Trudeau questioned for breach of ethics over luxury holiday on Aga Khan's island
The prime minister is also facing backlash for using the Imam's private helicopter without seeking clearance.
South Korean presidential favourite Ban Ki-moon to announce political plans soon
Former opposition leader Moon Jae-in and Ban are the front-runners for the post, a recent Gallup Korea poll shows.
Polish foreign minister mocked on Twitter for saying he met representative of non-existent country
Witold Waszczykowski said San Escobar was among the countries supporting Poland's bid for a UN Security Council seat.
China imposes $21.8m in fines, detains 720 people in pollution crackdown
The National People's Congress has also passed new laws to tax polluters.
Pranksters turn Mexico's lower house of Congress to 'Chamber of Rats' on Google Maps
Earlier, the presidential residence was renamed 'Official Residence of Corruption' on the web mapping service.
Philippines President Duterte calls for the arrest and deportation of 'Bumbay' moneylenders
The foreign loan sharks violate laws by lending money without the required permits.
Stephen Colbert says Donald Trump went 'too far' by calling Meryl Streep 'overrated'
The president-elect slammed the actress on Twitter after she indirectly referred to him in her Golden Globes speech.
Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway wants people to judge him 'by his heart, not his mouth'
The president-elect's key aide attempted to justify his attack on Meryl Streep following her Golden Globes speech.
Donald Trump and Alibaba founder Jack Ma discuss creation of one million US jobs
The president-elect said he had a 'great meeting' with the Chinese businessman in New York.
Democrats call for 9/11-style commission to probe into Russia's role in US election hacking
Russian President Putin ordered the hacks to help Donald Trump win the elections, US intelligence agencies say.
Germany proposes stopping aid to countries that do not accept rejected asylum seekers
Germany is also considering new laws to deal with asylum seekers considered dangerous.
Indian peacekeepers face UN probe for entering Haiti without cholera vaccination – report
The UN is already facing accusations that its international troops were responsible for cholera outbreak in Haiti.
Joe Biden responds to Trump's Twitter attacks: Grow up Donald. Time to be an adult
The vice president also said it was 'dangerous' for the president-elect to be skeptical of US intelligence agencies.
North Korea has made 'qualitative improvements' in its nuclear and missile capabilities, warns US
US Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed it was vital to put pressure on the country to suspend these programmes.
Veteran Indian actor Om Puri known for his roles in East Is East and Gandhi dies aged 66
Puri suffered a heart attack at his Mumbai home and was found dead on 6 January.
Bradley Cooper celebrates 42nd birthday, a day before pregnant girlfriend Irina Shayk turns 31
The Silver Linings Playbook actor rings in his birthday on 5 January.
After bashing UN, Trump has 'very positive discussion' with new secretary-general
The two leaders discussed issues of 'participation and discussion' during their introductory phone call.
Australian Monarchist League urges preparations in case of death of Queen Elizabeth II
The league's national chair said that the same 'faith won't be there when Charles becomes king'.
Italian police confirm gun found on Anis Amri matches the one used in Berlin Christmas market attack
Ballistic tests on the gun found in Milan on Amri confirm that the same weapon was used in both attacks.
Woody Harrelson in talks to play Han Solo's mentor in Star Wars spinoff
If selected, the actor will join the cast of Alden Ehrenreich, Donald Glover and Emilia Clarke.
Queen Silvia of Sweden says the Drottningholm Palace is haunted by 'friendly ghosts'
The queen, who lives there with King Carl XVI Gustaf, said that she sometimes feels 'not completely alone'.
Germany's interior minister calls for centralisation of security powers in the wake of Berlin attack
He also outlines plans to make it easier for the government to deport asylum seekers who pose a risk to the country.
Pakistan's senate committee passes new bill allowing Hindus to register their marriages
According to the bill, Hindu individuals who have separated from their spouses can now remarry.
JRR Tolkien's 125th birthday: Check out The Lord Of The Rings author's biggest celebrity fans
The British writer revived the fantasy fiction genre and took it to a level that has not been surpassed even today.
