Egypt delays UN vote on Israeli settlements 'potentially indefinitely' following Trump intervention
The vote was required to decide on a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlement building.
Christmas 2016: Wish people seasons greetings in Arabic, Hindi, Spanish and other languages
Celebrate the time of year with friends from around the world using these messages.
The rice of education: University in Thailand accepts grains as payment of school fees
The country has a surplus of rice and many farmers have resorted to selling it even on Facebook.
Frank Zappa 76th birthday: Artist's take on politics, music and religion
Fans of the rock, jazz, avant-garde artist celebrate his birth anniversary on 21 December.
Bolivian airline and pilot 'directly responsible' for Chapecoense crash, says investigation
Several Brazilian footballers were among the 71 people killed in the crash.
George Clooney to work on film about Syria's White Helmets rescuers
The project is based on a Netflix documentary which has been shortlisted for an Oscar award.
Barack Obama predicts US is going to be a 'browner country'; elicits angry response on Twitter
The president opined that even if migrants were stopped from entering the US, demographic changes were inevitable.
President Obama makes history by granting clemency to 231 individuals in a single day
A majority of the individuals being offered 'a second chance' were sentenced for drug-related crimes.
Trump picks Florida Panthers owner and trading firm founder Vincent Viola as army secretary
Viola served in the US army and helped create the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point, New York.
Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer get kidnapped in South America in new trailer of Snatched
The film has been slotted to release on Mother's Day weekend on 12 May 2017.
Celebrities remember Hollywood icon Zsa Zsa Gabor
Gabor died of a heart attack on 18 December, at the age of 99.
Japan's Emperor Akihito cancels year-end banquet after coming down with a cold and fever
The monarch was expected to meet Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the cabinet on 19 December.
Russian security forces kill 11 suspected Isis militants involved in attack on police in Chechen capital
Six of the gunmen have been arrested, Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov said via his Instagram account.
Rosie O'Donnell and 'the real' Donald Trump share a selfie in NYC
The talk show host and the president-elect have gone head to head on a variety of subjects over the years.
Pope Francis turns 80: Find out how to send your personal birthday wishes to the leader of the Catholic Church
Born in Argentina he went on to become the first Latin-American cardinal to be appointed to the papacy.
President Obama warns Trump not to let the China policy slide 'into full conflict mode'
The outgoing president said it was fine to review the One-China policy but with caution.
Julia Roberts is heading to the small screen with new TV series
Annapurna Pictures purchased the film rights to the book and will produce the project.
Trump slams White House press secretary Josh Earnest and says 'he is so bad'
Earnest had commented on Vladimir Putin's direct involvement in the DNC and RNC hacking.
Trump's pick for ambassador to Israel could reverse decades of US foreign policy in the region
David Friedman said he was looking forward to his post in Jerusalem.
Despicable Me 3 introduces Trey Parker's disco-era villain Bratt: Watch the trailer here
The film is expected to hit the cinemas in the UK on 30 June, 2017.
China and Taiwan conduct military drills amid growing tension following Trump statements
Trump's statements regarding the One-China policy have generated friction between the two Asian countries.
Donald Trump's chief of staff Reince Priebus hints at changes to White House press briefings
President-elect Trump has had a tense relationship with the press since the early days of his campaign.
Barack Obama claims Russia's interference in US elections is no big surprise
The president commented on Trump's decision not to accept daily intelligence briefings.
Happy Birthday Taylor Swift: A look back at the 27-year-old's headlining moments of 2016
The singer has been in the news for her break-ups and row with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.
Taiwan not a 'bargaining chip', says White House after Trump questions 'One China' policy
President-elect Donald Trump had said he would use the policy as leverage in trade deals with China.
Mexico and China strengthen ties in the wake of Donald Trump's election win
The US president-elect has strained ties with both countries.
Fate Of The Furious trailer is heavy on gun fire, crashing cars and violence: Watch it here
The eighth instalment of the Fast And Furious series releases in cinemas on 14 April.
President Duterte says China is 'practically giving' Philippines firearms
Rodrigo Duterte says the weapons deal is based on a 25-year grant from China.
US and Russia offer rebels 'secure' and 'honourable' exit from Aleppo
A draft of the proposal reportedly also offers security for civilians opting to remain in the war-torn city.
Tom Holland would have preferred his Spider-Man costume to be a hoodie rather than a skin-tight suit
The English actor revealed that he went undercover at a high school in New York to prepare for his role as Peter Parker.
