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Palestine will not be a state until Israel is safe - the UN vote on settlements is a step backwards

The decision of the security council will make life worse for both Israelis and Palestinians.

Israel's lost children: New files shine no light on the fate of 1,000 'vanished' Yemenite babies

Families still claim that children of Arab Jewish origin were stolen and given to wealthy Azkhenazi couples.

Is DRC on the brink of war? Five scenarios for what could happen next

A deal between President Joseph Kabila and the opposition hangs in the balance.

Romanian president blocks appointment of first female Muslim prime minister

Decision to block appointment of Sevil Sheideh could spark a political crisis.

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'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.

White House reportedly racing to crack down on Russian hackers before Trump takes office

The Obama administration is said to be looking to implement measures that will be difficult to reverse by Trump.

China wants Vatican to be more 'flexible and pragmatic' to help improve ties

China's statement comes a week after the Vatican called for a dialogue with China for unity and harmony.

West Virginia non-profit agency director who called Michelle Obama 'ape in heels' fired

Pamela Taylor was suspended from her job in November but was slated to return on 23 December.

US rubbishes Erdogan claim of Washington support to Isis in Syria

Turkish President Erdogan said he has 'confirmed evidence' that the US supported terrorists in Syria.

North Korea will press ahead with nuclear weapons programme, says defected diplomat

Defected London embassy diplomat speaks out for first time since he sought refuge in South Korea.

Argentina's former president Christina Fernandez de Kirchner charged in corruption probe

A federal judge also ordered £516m of Fernandez's assets be frozen.

Budget crisis for UK's Armed Forces could lead to cuts

The Telegraph reported that the Strategic Defence and Security Review will have to be re-examined.

Prove you deserve to get a peerage, Theresa May's ethics adviser says

Lord Bew says there needed to be tougher criteria for peers in light of the 'Cameron's Cronies' scandal.

Trump ally says Obama insults were a 'mistake' and refuses to step down from school board

Trump's team has condemned Paladino's racist remarks as 'absolutely reprehensible'.

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe makes historic pilgrimage to Pearl Harbor

He was flanked by US president Barack Obama in Oahu, Hawaii.

House Republicans push for rule changes to prevent repeat of Democrats' sit-in

Democrats staged a sit-in in June after Republican refused vote on gun-control bills.

Versace staff used secret code for black shoppers, claims former employee

An ex-employee of a San Francisco store is suing luxury fashion brand.

Private firms make £0.5bn from 'fit-to-work' assessments

A consultation on reform of the controversial assessments was announced earlier this year.

Criminal probe into Israel's Netanyahu 'could be launched within days'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of corruption, money laundering and bribery.

Iranian forces hold massive military drill in an area twice the size of the UK

More than 17,000 personnel from army, navy and aerial forces are taking part in the 5-day exercise.

Electoral fraud reforms will prevent poorest voting, says Livingstone

Voters will be asked to present identification at polling stations in a new pilot.

Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama

Indonesia: Court to proceed with Jakarta governor Ahok Purnama's blasphemy trial

A 5-judge panel rejected the defence's arguments to annul the case.

India's leading party ordered online abuse of journalists, actors and politicians, claims tell all book

Narendra Modi's party reportedly ordered online abuse of journalists, politicians, claims new book

'I Am a Troll' contains accounts from former BJP volunteer, Sadhavi Khosla, who quit the party in 2015.

Japan PM in Hawaii: Abe pays respects at memorials before historic Pearl Harbor visit

Shinzo Abe is set to visit Pearl Harbor along with US President Barack Obama.

Hillary Clinton refers to popular vote count in year-end message to supporters

The former secretary of state urged people to continue to work towards a 'fairer future' in her message.

South Korea: 29 lawmakers leave ruling Saenuri Party over President Park's impeachment

The 29 lawmakers have decided to create a new conservative party.

China tests 5th generation stealth fighter jet to match US warplanes

Beijing's FC-31 Gyrfalcon, an upgraded J-31 stealth fighter, set to challenge dominance of US's F-35.

Venezuelan opposition rules out talks as it accuses Nicolas Maduro of 'mocking the people'

The Vatican had urged both sides to resume negotiations on 13 January.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn hits back at Barack Obama over 'Corbynisation' comments

A spokesman said that the Democrats needed to 'speak for working people'

Saudi Arabia's king launches fundraising drive to help Syrians displaced by fighting

King Salman committed $27m of public funds and $5m of his own money.

Donald Trump lashes out at UN as a 'club for people to have a good time'

The president-elect has criticised a recent resolution against illegal Israeli settlements.

Shinzo Abe heads to Hawaii to visit Pearl Harbor and shore up US-Japan ties

Japanese prime minister's visit is seen as a message to Donald Trump and a warning to China

Palestinian envoy: Israel 'not living in reality'

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.

Barack Obama 'confident' that he could have beaten Donald Trump and won a third term

The outgoing president said that many Americans still believed in progressive ideals.

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