Major advertising network AppNexus bans Breitbart over 'hate speech violation'
Steve Bannon, the former head of the news outlet, has been nominated as Donald Trump's chief strategist.
FBI ends child abuse investigations against Brad Pitt, says no charges will be filed
The inquiry was based on a tip that Pitt had allegedly ill-treated his son Maddox, while on a flight.
Obama awards Bill Gates, Michael Jordan and Ellen DeGeneres with US Presidential Medal of Freedom
Other winners included Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Gehry, Margaret Hamilton and Maya Lin.
Putin says Western food ban will be imposed for 'as long as possible' to help Russia's economy
The Russian president had earlier extended the ban till the end of 2017.
Trump meets top anchors and journalists, calls them a 'room full of liars'
The president-elect told the media he wanted a 'cordial' and 'productive' relationship while criticising their coverage of his political campaign.
Richard Branson reportedly funding new campaign seeking to reverse Brexit
Former Labour health minister Alan Milburn is said to be at the helm of this secret group.
Kanye West reportedly handcuffed and rushed to hospital after cancelling Saint Pablo Tour
Paramedics responded to a call for a welfare check on the rapper who was reportedly acting erratic.
Police use tear gas and water cannons against North Dakota Access pipeline protesters
Protesters said they were attempting to access what they described as sacred tribal lands.
Shawn Mendes reveals that he is 'totally' up for dating a fan
Mendes was nominated for new artist of the year and also performed at the award ceremony.
Gigi Hadid tries her hand at a Melania Trump impression at 2016 AMAs
Green Day also used the occasion to express criticism of the President-elect Donald Trump.
Obama presses Putin to reach settlement on Ukraine 'before term is up'
Obama urges Putin to work with the US, France, Germany and Ukraine to find a solution to the crisis.
Souda refugee camp on Chios island in Greece attacked with Molotov bombs and large stones
People from the camp were forced to spend the night out in the open in fear of new attacks.
Game Of Thrones' Mother of Dragons to star in Star Wars spin-off Han Solo film
The actress will act alongside Alden Ehrenreich, who has been cast as the lead character Han Solo.
Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn vows to make North Korea nuclear threat a priority
Flynn said relations between South Korea and the US are a 'vital alliance' that will be strengthened under the Trump administration.
George Takei terms Trump surrogate's Japanese-American internment camp comments 'completely out-of-bounds'
Carl Higbie has come under fire for using the internment camps as an example to defend the proposal for a national registry of Muslims.
Duterte invites refugees to Philippines: 'I will welcome them until we are filled to the brim'
The president attacked Western nations for their decision to close borders and restrict entry for asylum seekers.
US proposes UN arms embargo against South Sudan as ethnic violence escalates
The poverty-stricken African country has been embroiled in a civil war since 2013.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon awarded France's Legion of Honour by President Francois Hollande
Secretary General received the award for his contributions towards climate change.
Israel's new loudspeaker bill aimed at silencing Islamic call to prayer draws ire from Muslims
Some are concerned that the bill would also affect Jewish religious activities.
Obama pacifies Greece over Donald Trump, says 'American democracy is bigger than any one person'
The outgoing president spent most of his Greece trip attempting to quell fears surrounding the Trump administration.
Italian authorities crack down on illegal Chinese immigration ahead of President Xi Jinping's visit
More than a 100 raids were carried out in the Tuscan town of Prato, home to the country's largest Chinese community.
Neo-Nazis label New Balance the 'official shoes of white people', cry foul when company condemns bigotry
Andrew Anglin, a member of the white supremacist community, claims the company's statement was created by the 'lying Jewish media'.
Colombia government rules out further negotiations in peace accord reached with Farc rebels
Chief government negotiator says the new pact was the best the two sides could achieve.
Violence erupts in Athens as Greeks take to the streets to protest against Obama's visit
Leftists are angry that Obama planned his visit two days before the anniversary of the bloody 1973 student revolt.
West Virginia official fired for calling Michelle Obama an 'ape in heels'
Beverly Whaling the mayor of Clay was also criticised for her response to the racist Facebook post.
US forces may have committed war crimes in Afghanistan claim International Criminal Court prosecutors
The Hague prosecutors have reasons to believe that prisoners were allegedly tortured at CIA detention facilities.
Obama blames Congress for not being able to close Guantanamo, doubts Trump will do it
The president pointed out that his administration managed to reduce the number of inmates at the facility.
Japanese troops to participate in UN rescue missions in South Sudan
Up until now, Japanese troops have only worked on building infrastructure in the war-torn country.
China's first woman to fly J-10 fighter plane killed in crash
30-year-old Yu Xu had joined the People's Liberation Army Air Force in 2005.
WikiLeaks informant Chelsea Manning asks Obama to cut her 35-year prison sentence to time served
The former US soldier is currently serving a sentence for disclosing secret diplomatic and military documents to WikiLeaks in 2010.
