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People have been demonstrating against high living costs and unemployment. However, rallies soon turned into calls for the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to step down.

Trump's infamous personal @realDonaldTrump account has made headlines over the past 12 months with a litany of controversial and, at times, strange posts.

An 11-year-old boy and the pilot are believed to have been killed in the incident

South Korean officials say a Panama-flagged vessel was transferring oil to a North Korean vessel in sea waters violating UN regulations.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out air strikes for two consecutive days against Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip.

Russia says the development is a "violation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) by the U.S. with practical assistance from Japan".

In 1992, on the pretext of buying her a birthday gift, John Esposito took a young Katie Beers captive to subject her to days of sexual assault.

Slogans like "death to Khamenei" and "death to dictator" were heard at rallies as the demonstrations entered the third day.

The suspect opened fire on two security guards at Arizona Charlie's Decatur Hotel and Casino in the early hours of Saturday (30 December) morning.

9-year-old Aramis Jenkins opened her Magic mixer baking set to find two bags of marijuana in the box. Her grandmother reported the matter to police and to Walmart where the Christmas toy was bought.

Erica Garner, the eldest daughter of police brutality victim Eric Garner, has died aged just 27. She became an outspoken Black Lives Matter campaigner after her father's death.

One of Asia's most colourful leaders did not mince his words this year delivering expletive-laden remarks.

The Nepali government voted to ban foreign solo climbers from Everest following concerns over the number of deaths on the world's highest mountain, plus certain disabled climbers.

The organisers have replaced the gala with a laser light and sound show titled Light Up 2018 to attempt for a Guinness World Record title.

Models Sophie Applegarth and Julie Iovenitti have defended themselves after dressing up as legendary tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, complete with blackface.

"Thank you for being a ray of positivity in a dark world," one Twitter user wrote.

Police searching for missing British pensioner Robin Warde fear he has died after discovering a boat registered in his name unmanned off the coast of the Algarve.

The airline, however, claims Bernice Kekona denied assistance and also noted her reservation did not note any "cognitive, visual or auditory impairments".

The new AI software Maven, has been reportedly designed to be paired with the US Navy and Marine Corps georegistration system called Minotaur.

"Oops! Something went wrong. Unlike Obama, we are working to fix the problem... and not on the golf course," the error message reads.

2,800 emails were released by the US State Department in response to a Judicial Watch Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit.

Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb and former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr included in New Years honours list.

NHS Forth Valley are asking the public whether they can help identify a man in their care who has no recollection of his own identity and no documentation.

Jordan Preshong, 11, was found dead on Wednesday (27 December) after a sleepover at her neighbour's home in northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A photo depicting three young Moroccan migrants getting some rest in washing machines at a Paris launderette has attracted attention online.

The Church of Sweden is urging its clergy to avoid using the masculine words "Lord" and "He" when referring to God in some prayers in a bid to become more gender neutral.

Donald Trump has issued a new warning to North Korea following allegations that the Chinese have been smuggling oil into the hermit nation.

The Arrels Foundation in Barcelona is fighting to end homelessness and has released an innovative series of images featuring people who have lived on the streets.

Iraqi courts are sending alleged Islamic State fighters to death in rapid-fire trials lasting less than 20 minutes, according to reports.