Russia and Turkey hit 36 Isis targets in joint air raids near al-Bab in Syria's Aleppo province
The joint operation involved 9 Russian attack aircraft and 8 Turkish warplanes.
North Korea warns US of miseries similar to its 1968 capture of USS Pueblo if provoked
Kim Jong-un's regime issued the warning on the 49th anniversary of Pyongyang's capture of US spy ship Pueblo.
Trump offers condolences after at least 18 dead in tornadoes in Georgia and Mississippi
At least 14 people died in Georgia storms on Sunday, while four were reported dead in Mississippi on Saturday.
Islamic State's 'women executioner' shot dead in western Mosul
Security sources in Mosul confirmed Abu Abdel Rahman, a Saudi leader, was in charge of executing women.
Iraqi forces capture Isis-held Arabi neighbourhood in north Mosul after 3 days of heavy clashes
US-led coalition forces have begun bombing Isis positions in Rashidiyah, the last major district in north Mosul.
Former French PM Valls and ousted cabinet minister Hamon to face off in final Socialist primary
The French presidential election is due in April-May, with opinion polls showing a possible defeat for the Socialist party.
Duterte to Catholic churches: 'When we were making confessions to you, we were being molested'
The Philippines President hurled abuses at Catholic churches and priests over their criticism of his drug war.
Russia in no 'horror' over Trump becoming US President, Kremlin says on inauguration day
Concerns among world leaders arose after Trump sparked controversies since his election victory in November 2016.
At least 16 confirmed dead in bus accident in Italy's Verona
The accident took place on Friday night.
UK set to face more widespread frost, blizzards and damaging Polar winds in coming weeks
The government has upgraded the cold weather health alert across southern England from level-2 to level-3.
Austrian police arrest suspected bomber, foil possible terror attack in capital Vienna
Interior minister Wolfgang Sobotka said the suspect, 18, was an Austrian citizen of a migrant background.
At least 3 Kurdish fighters killed in Isis attack on YPG security office in west of Raqqa
The YPG and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces are advancing towards Raqqa, an Isis stronghold in Syria.
Russia developing next generation hypersonic weapons using plasma
Russia also expects a breakthrough in laser and electromagnetic weapons, Deputy Defence Minister Yuri Borisov said.
Trump picks New York Jets football franchise owner Woody Johnson as US ambassador to UK
The 69-year-old Johnson and Johnson scion emerged as one of Trump campaign's biggest fund-raisers.
Over 80 Isis fighters killed in latest US air strike near Sirte in Libya, Pentagon says
The US-led coalition also continued air strikes in Iraq and Syria against the Islamic State group.
Israel bolsters air defences with 3 new ballistic missile interceptors
The Arrow-3 interceptors have been designed to target missiles above the atmosphere.
China's Xi Jinping warns against 'derailing' Paris climate deal amid Trump's withdrawal threat
Incoming US President Donald Trump had threatened to pull out of the deal, calling climate concerns a "hoax".
US-led air strike in Syria kills top leader of al-Qaeda splinter group Jabhat Fateh al-Sham
The air strike targeted Abu Ibrahim al-Tunsi, a Tunisian jihadist in Idlib governorate.
Mosul: Shia soldiers in Iraqi army boast of revenge killing in war of words with Isis militants
Iraqi forces recaptured the eastern half of the nation's second city and are now eyeing the west.
Colo, the oldest known zoo gorilla dies at 60
Colo was the first gorilla to be born at the Columbus zoo in Ohio.
Isis chatrooms influenced Fort Lauderdale Airport shooter Esteban Santiago, FBI tells court
Santiago, an Iraq war veteran, had claimed that he was hearing voices and his mind was controlled by CIA.
Obama's Israel policy sparks debate at Jewish-majority Woodmont Country Club
Lifelong member Jeffrey Slavin resigned saying he could not stay where the nation's first black president is disrespected.
India's inclusion in nuclear club shall not be a 'farewell gift', China tells US
China is opposing India's entry to the elite Nuclear Suppliers' Group despite most other members' support.
F-35 jets have over 200 deficiencies, unlikely to be combat ready by 2018-2019, Pentagon report says
The report also said that deficiencies "continue to be discovered at a rate of about 20 per month" in the stealth jets.
Over 600 Isis militants killed and 236 villages near Raqqa liberated, Kurdish-led SDF says
The Syrian Democratic Forces launched an offensive to liberate the Isis stronghold in November 2016.
Costa Rica files territorial violation complaint against neighbour Nicaragua at international court
In 2014, Costa Rica had filed a similar case against Nicaragua over alleged violation of its territory.
EU vows judicial cooperation with Philippines, but trade perks conditional on human rights situation
EU envoy to the Philippines Franz Jessen said the bloc is also working to assist the country's anti-drug campaign.
US to Turkey: Isis the only target for coalition in Syria, not Kurdish-led SDF
Turkey recently threatened to attack Manbij, currently under Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces' control.
Australia decries Japan's whaling activities after photos of dead minke whale on Japanese ship emerge
The release of the photos coincided with the Japanese PM's visit to Australia over the weekend.
Egypt: Case dropped against Muslim mob accused of parading Christian woman naked in the streets
The group is also named in a related case of violence against Christian homes in the Minya province.
