Mitt Romney says he is not Trump's choice for secretary of state
Incoming President Donald Trump reportedly called Romney to say that he was out of consideration.
Dec 13, 2016
Syrian forces capture major district near Aleppo as thousands of civilians flee
Regime forces control 90% of the area that was previously held by rebels in the region.
Dec 12, 2016
Chinese state media hits out at Trump for questioning 'One China' policy
An editorial in the Global Times warned Trump 'to listen clearly, the One China policy cannot be traded'.
Dec 12, 2016
Islamic State withdraw from Syrian city of Palmyra, monitor says
The Syrian army reportedly sent additional troops to Palmyra, diverting personnel from Aleppo.
Dec 11, 2016
16 killed in car bomb blast near port in Somalia capital Mogadishu
No group has claimed responsibility for the blast but al-Shabab frequently carries out such attacks.
Dec 11, 2016
Trump expected to nominate Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state
Former UN Ambassador John Bolton will serve as his deputy secretary of state, reports said.
Dec 11, 2016
US Defence Secretary Ash Carter makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan
There are around 9,800 US military personnel in Afghanistan training security forces battling Taliban.
Dec 09, 2016
2 men from Sydney sentenced to 20 years in prison for failed terror plot
The men were arrested in a counter terrorism raid in February 2015.
Dec 09, 2016
Iraqi troops withdraw from Mosul hospital following fierce battle
The troops withdrew after being attacked by suicide car bombs and heavy enemy fire.
Dec 09, 2016
Florida woman charged with death threats to parent of Sandy Hook victim
Lucy Richards was arrested earlier this week on four counts of transmitting threats via interstate commerce.
Dec 08, 2016
South Korean parliament introduces bill to impeach President Park Geun-hye
Opposition parties are confident about the required two-thirds majority to pass the bill.
Dec 08, 2016
US Central Command carries out air strike on hospital in Mosul against Isis fighters
Centcom said Iraqis had sought aerial support after being subjected to continuous fire from Daesh militants.
Dec 08, 2016
National anthem must be played in theatres before movie screening, India's Supreme Court rules
The top court also ruled that the audience must stand up when the anthem is being played.
Nov 30, 2016
Trump and Pence strike a deal with Carrier to keep 1,000 jobs in Indiana
The company had previously announced plans to move production from a factory in Indiana to Mexico.
Nov 30, 2016
Syrian army keen to retake Aleppo before Trump assumes office, says pro-Damascus official
Trump had earlier said he would stop supporting rebels who were provided military aid by the Obama administration.
Nov 30, 2016
China hopes clear message is sent to North Korea with fresh UN sanctions
UN Security Council members will vote on 30 November to levy the sanctions on North Korea for its fifth nuclear test.
Nov 29, 2016
Thailand parliament to invite crown prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to become the new king
The official coronation can only take place after the royal cremation of the late king Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Nov 29, 2016
Iranian navy boat aims weapon at US military helicopter
A US defence official described the action as 'unsafe and unprofessional'.
Nov 29, 2016
White nationalist Richard Spencer disowned by Dallas prep school and former classmates
Headmaster of St Mark's School says that it 'rejects racism and bigotry in all its forms and expressions'.
Nov 28, 2016
Battle for Mosul: Iraqi forces advance as political rift opens over Shia militia
Political battle erupts after Shia legislators passed a law making the Popular Mobilisation Forces legal.
Nov 28, 2016
Switzerland voting in referendum on phasing out nuclear power plants
A yes vote would force three out of the five nuclear power plants to close down next year.
Nov 27, 2016
Syrian regime forces capture Hanano area, largest rebel-held district in eastern Aleppo
Hanano was the first neighbourhood captured by the rebels in 2012 in Aleppo.
Nov 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton's campaign to participate in Wisconsin recount process
The Wisconsin recount has been initiated by Green Party nominee Jill Stein.
Nov 27, 2016
Mexican investigators unearth 32 bodies, 9 heads from clandestine graves
The bodies were dug up between 22 and 24 November from 17 pits in Pochahuixco village.
Nov 25, 2016
South Korean President Park Geun-hye's approval rating falls to 4%
The deepening political crisis in the country also dealt a blow to consumer confidence, which fell to a seven-year low.
Nov 25, 2016
Donald Trump reportedly turning down classified intelligence briefings since his election victory
The president-elect has received only two classified intelligence briefings since he won the election.
Nov 24, 2016
Costa Rica announces state of emergency as Hurricane Otto heads towards coast
The hurricane is expected to reach southern Nicaragua or northern Costa Rica on Wednesday night.
Nov 24, 2016
Central Tokyo sees November snowfall for the first time in 54 years
Above-freezing temperatures kept the snow from sticking to the ground in most places.
Nov 24, 2016
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley picked to be US ambassador to the United Nations - report
She is the first female appointment to a cabinet-level post in the Trump administration.
Nov 23, 2016
Obama administration's overtime pay rule for 4.2 million workers blocked by US federal judge
Business groups argued that the new overtime rule would have eventually led to job cuts.
Nov 23, 2016
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