Israeli PM Netanyahu hails arrival of US-made F-35 fighter jets: Our long arm now longer and mightier
Two Lockheed Martin jets arrived at Israel's Nevatim air base in the southern Negev desert on 12 December.
Female genital mutilation parties widespread in England, warns charity
The Black Health Initiative warns midwives are flown in from Africa to carry out the illegal procedure on girls.
Edward Snowden encourages 10-year-old Malawi girl living with albinism to 'embrace difference'
Snowden wrote the letter to Annie Alfred as part of Amnesty International's campaign against human rights violations.
Absolut Vodka advert on anti-Park Geun-hye protests in South Korea sparks anger
The advertisement was posted on the liquor brand's Facebook page a day after President Park's impeachment.
UK to announce adoption of new anti-Semitism definition to fight hate crimes
The definition was agreed in May 2016 at a conference of the Berlin-based intergovernmental organisation IHRA.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo to visit quake-hit Aceh as death toll rises to 102
Authorities expect the death toll to rise further as search and rescue operation continues.
Philippine government's anti-gay policies fuelling HIV epidemic, says human rights group
Human Rights Watch urges President Rodrigo Duterte to ease access to condoms and HIV testing facilities.
17-year-old Toronto boy charged with plotting school attack on Montreal massacre anniversary
The boy was allegedly planning an attack on Oakwood Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Canada.
President Bashar al-Assad says Aleppo win would mark a huge step in ending Syrian civil war
'The war in Syria will not end until after the complete elimination of terrorism,' Assad has warned.
Many feared dead after ship with 64 passengers on board sinks off Yemen coast
The vessel sank while sailing to Socotra Island in the Indian Ocean from Yemen's Hadramout province.
US has 'important' and 'enduring' interests in Asia-Pacific, defence secretary tells Japan
Ash Carter was in Japan to attend a meeting to mark the 75th anniversary of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.
Seven killed in latest mining accident in China, four people still strapped as rescue work continues
This is the third mining accident in China in a week, collectively leading to the death of nearly 60 people.
Hundreds of government workers in Rio de Janeiro protest against newly-proposed austerity measures
Rio government is facing a severe budget deficit.
French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve is the new prime minister
This comes after Manuel Valls resigned from the post to run for the presidency in 2017.
5000 South Koreans file lawsuit against President Park as impeachment motion looms
Park Geun-hye said she will do 'whatever is necessary' if the impeachment motion due later this week is passed.
Speculation rife Taiwan President Tsai might meet Trump in New York ahead of his inauguration
Tsai Ing-wen is scheduled to visit Taiwan's diplomatic allies Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador in January 2017.
Climate change activist Al Gore holds 'extremely interesting' meeting with Trump on climate change
The former US vice president met Ivanka Trump ahead of meeting her father to discuss climate change.
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls set to announce presidential bid for 2017 election
Valls will make the announcement on Monday evening and is expected to step down as prime minister a day later.
Philippines vice-president quits cabinet over major differences with President Duterte
Leni Robredo, who was barred from attending cabinet meetings, said staying in Duterte's cabinet had become 'untenable'.
Putin calls Trump a smart man and backs him on Taiwan controversy
Trump attracted China's ire by talking directly to Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and defying diplomatic conventions.
Austria: Far-right Norbert Hofer congratulates Alexander Van der Bellen on becoming new president
France, Germany, EU congratulated Van der Bellen on his victory.
Trump backs Philippines' drug war and believes it is the right way to handle the issue, Duterte says
The Philippines president said he was sure Trump will be a good president for the US.
China warns US against ties with Taiwan after Trump speaks to Republic of China counterpart
'The one-China policy is the cornerstone of the healthy development of China-US relations', Beijing said.
Gambians celebrate President Jammeh's defeat: 'We are free, We won't be slaves of anyone'
Opposition's Adama Barrow won the presidential election by securing 45.5% of the vote against Jammeh's 36.7%.
University of Southern California faculty stabbed to death, suspect student arrested
Los Angeles police said the attack was not random and the professor was specifically targeted.
Colombia plane crash: Bodies of Chapecoense soccer team players and officials flown back to Brazil
Angry Brazilians blame LaMia airlines and the pilot for the crash despite an apology from the pilot's father-in-law.
Isis could have adopted new tactics to unleash terror on Europe, Europol warns amid ongoing Mosul offensive
A Europol report cautions against foreign fighters returning from Isis strongholds in Iraq and Syria.
South Korean President Park looks to block impeachment move as opposition gears up for motion
Opposition parties plan to propose the impeachment motion in parliament on Friday, 2 December.
Colombia plane crash: Bolivian aviation authority suspends licence of LaMia airlines
The plane was carrying Brazil's Chapecoense football club, team officials and around 21 journalists to Colombia.
South Korean opposition split on President Park Geun-hye's impeachment motion timing
Ruling Saenuri Party wants Park to resign by April 2017 end to enable fresh elections in June 2017.
