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UN Security Council resolution demands end to settlement building in West Bank and East Jerusalem.

On Trump's use of Twitter Gingrich said: "It's how he's going to operate - whether it's brilliant or stupid."

Khawaja Muhammad Asif said: "Israel forgets Pakistan is a nuclear state too."

A South Korean think tank said Pyongyang has already secured a technology to miniaturise nuclear warheads.

In a statement, Miller said he declined the job offer to spend more time with his family.

Satellite images show the surface-to-air missiles stationed in Hainan Island, which experts say is a temporary position.

Watch the full Christmas 2016 speech by Queen Elizabeth II.

NHS England cancelled 446 urgent operations in November 2016 compared to 243 in November 2015.

Exercises were carried out by the Liaoning carrier group in the Yellow Sea, Beijing's defence ministry said.

In his latest interview, the WikiLeaks founder confirmed that his 'internet has been returned'.

The 15-member UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding an end to illegal Israeli settlements.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said that Americans should just 'shut up'.

A close-in and a long-range missile system are anticipated to be deployed in the Spratly islands.

CEO Marillyn Hewson's assurance came after Trump tweeted about the high costs of the F-35 project.

Obama in his 2008 presidential campaign had promised to close the detention centre.

The Trump transition team made a similar request on government officials working on climate change policy.

In the letter Putin emphasised the importance of renewing Russia-US relations.

United States will 'outmatch' world powers as it build's up its nuclear capability, says president-elect

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal taken by 'surprise' over Jung's resignation.

During annual marathon press conference Russian President speculates 'maybe it was some guy sitting on a couch who did it.'

Hatewatch non-profit group says holding event at 'venerable institution' lends 'legitimacy' to racist movement

Russian Defence Minister says evacuation for fighters from eastern Aleppo has set conditions for a ceasefire.

Three aircraft flew low around midtown Manhattan, frightening both residents and tourists.

The president-elect has formally met with only two Hispanics as he decides who will join his incoming administration.

During his final press conference as UN chief, Ban Ki-moon had hinted he might consider running for South Korea's presidency.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang calls the Hong Kong leader both 'proactive and pragmatic'.

Snowden has slammed the congressional report saying its 'core claims are made without evidence'.

The Pyongyang foreign ministry said the US and its allies will be responsible for the 'ensuing consequences'.

Carter, recently said at his Sunday school class in Georgia that he would attend the ceremony.