UK ambassador Sir Kim Darroch: Trump and May could be 'like Thatcher and Reagan'
British ambassador says ties between the countries are 'stronger than ever' with May and Trump in power.
Obama administration set to retaliate against Russian 'interference' in US election
The outgoing president had previously said 'we need to take action and we will'.
US Secretary of State John Kerry savages Israeli settlement policy in fiery swansong
Kerry passionately defended two-state solution as the only way to secure Israel's survival as Jewish and democratic state.
Can Germany's talks over reparations for massacres in former colony Namibia pave the way for justice?
In the first genocide of the 20th century, Germany massacred tens of thousand of Herero and Namaqua tribesmen.
Kremlin welcomes reports Kissinger is positioning himself to broker Russia-US agreement
Veteran statesman has visited both Trump and Putin in recent months.
China 'extremely dissatisfied' with Japan changing its embassy's name in Taiwan
The Interchange Association, Japan will now be re-named as the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association.
Abe's Pearl Harbor visit 'misplaced' and 'wrong place to face history' - Chinese media
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should have first mended ties closer home, Chinese media said.
Nationwide ceasefire in Syria within reach as Turkey and Russia finalise deal
A source told Turkish state-run news agency ceasefire could come into force after midnight on 29 December.
'Freedom of navigation not just for whales', says US on Chinese aircraft carrier drill
Washington says it recognises the lawful uses of the sea, and the rules apply to the US, China and other nations.
John Kerry to outline plan to revive Israel-Palestine peace talks before Trump comes to power
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused President Obama of colluding against Israel.
Afghanistan's first female fixed-wing pilot Niloofar Rahmani requests asylum in US
Rahmani made the request after allegedly receiving death threats from hard-line insurgents.
Israel 'has evidence' for Donald Trump that Barack Obama was behind UN settlement vote
Israeli ambassador Ron Dermer says he has evidence the US led the charge.
Israel to approve hundreds of illegal settlement units days after UN resolution
The move would continue the country's disregard for the resolution, which it branded 'shameful'.
Russia helps Turkey retrieve ambassador killer's iPhone 4s data for evidence – report
The iPhone 4s is a relatively old model and quite easy to hack into.
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.
China's state media slams Donald Trump's choice of Peter Navarro as his trade adviser
The official China Daily said Peter Navarro's nomination is another sign of the Trump team's 'confrontational approach'.
Sino-American ties likely to face fresh 'uncertainties' under Trump, China foreign minister says
Wang Yi says only mutual respect for each other's core interests will ensure stable relations.
Putin confirms 'higher level of protection' following ambassador assassination
The Russian president said it 'was a problem' guards could not take their weapons outside of embassies.
Mongolia bans Dalai Lama future visits following Chinese wrath
Beijing says it hopes its neighbour 'can draw lessons from this, respect China's core interests'.
Death toll rises as DRC opposition MP Franck Diongo arrested and 'tortured' in election crisis
US, EU sanctions against top Congolese security officials said to be 'useless' as crackdown on protests deepens.
Russia, Iran and Turkey support negotiations in Syrian conflict as Aleppo evacuation continues
The rebels remaining in Aleppo were told to leave 'as soon as possible' by the Syrian forces and their allies.
Photographer describes shocking moment he captured assassination of Russian ambassador
Burhan Ozbilici describes assassin Mert Altıntaş as 'agitated' as he murdered Andrey Karlov.
North Korea's deputy ambassador to UK defected to escape 'tyrannical reign of terror' of Kim Jong Un
The high-profile defector says he became 'disenchanted' with Kim Jong Un regime.
China 'will not exercise restraint' if Trump continues to attack Beijing, state-run paper warns
The Global Times editorial criticised Trump saying he has no idea 'how to lead a superpower'.
Russia to veto UN resolution on Aleppo evacuation deal in Syria
Vitaly Churkin, Russian ambassador to the UN, labelled the resolution a 'disaster'.
Pakistan to lift ban on screening of Bollywood films
Movie theatres in Pakistan are gearing up for screening Aamir Khan's Dangal.