Islamic State militants on the run from eastern Mosul as Iraqi troops close in
Militants are still present in forests along the banks of Tigris River, according to military sources.
Trump claims millions of 'illegals' voted in election at a meeting with congressional leaders
The new US president discussed a wide array of issues including infrastructure and Obamacare.
South Korea says anti-missile defence system cannot be delayed in the wake of North's nuclear threat
China raised objections to the deployment saying the anti-missile system's radar could penetrate its territory.
Israel approves permits to build 566 settlement homes in East Jerusalem
In December, the Obama administration refused to veto an anti-settlement resolution at the UN angering Israel.
Trump won't release his tax returns says White House adviser Kellyanne Conway
Trump had said he would release his tax returns once an Internal Revenue Service audit was completed.
Former CIA director John Brennan blasts Donald Trump saying 'he should be ashamed of himself'
Brennan's reaction came in response to Trump's speech at the CIA headquarters in Langley.
27 killed and over 60 wounded as train derails in southern Indian state
The incident comes two months after 146 people were killed in a train accident in Kanpur in northern India.
Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen writes to Pope Francis, hopes for a new era of peace with China
The Vatican is one of the few allies that still maintain diplomatic relations with Taipei.
US agencies investigating Donald Trump's associates over possible ties with Russia – report
Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort is being investigated for alleged business dealings in Russia.
Trump team asks at least 50 Obama appointees to stay on after President-elect's inauguration
The appointees who were asked to remain include high profile officials at national security agencies.
North Korea threatens to launch intercontinental ballistic missile ahead of Trump inauguration
US, South Korea and Japan announced trilateral naval exercise to counter threats from North Korea.
US carries out air strikes on Isis militants in Syrian town of al-Bab
At least 500 US troops are stationed in Syria who advise and train allies to fight Isis.
Italian court hands life sentences to 8 South Americans in Operation Condor trial
23 Italians were killed under Operation Condor, in which South American dictatorships eliminated thousands of dissidents.
China, Australia, Malaysia say search for missing MH370 flight called off
In July 2016, the 3 countries had agreed to suspend the search if no new evidence was found.
Moscow concerned as hundreds of US Marines land in Norway for training mission
American troops would stay in Norway for a year and the current batch of marines will be replaced after six months.
Bangladesh: 26 people sentenced to death for abductions and murders
9 others were given jail sentences ranging from 7 to 17 years.
South Korea: Securing location for Thaad deployment may be delayed
The deployment is aimed at protecting South Korea against the North's nuclear capabilities, Washington and Seoul say.
'Beijing will take off gloves' if Trump continues to pick on One China policy, state media warns
China Daily editorial warns that Beijing should not take Trump's statement as 'pre-inauguration bluff'.
Jennifer Holliday drops out of Trump inauguration event
In an open letter, the Grammy and Tony award winning star profusely apologised to her LGBT fans.
Iraqi special forces recapture Mosul University from Islamic State militants
The southern and eastern areas on the left bank of the Tigris river have also been freed of the Islamists' control.
France hosting international conference to revive Israel-Palestine peace talks
At least 70 countries, including European and Arab states are likely to attend the conference.
Russia, China agree to take countermeasures as US plans to deploy Thaad in South Korea
The measures 'will be aimed at safeguarding interests of China and Russia and the strategic balance in the region'.
Russia says deployment of US troops to Europe poses threat to its national security
Operation Atlantic Resolve is aimed at showing Russia that Washington is committed to its allies in Eastern Europe.
Amazon removes Indian flag doormats from Canadian website as minister threatens action
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had threatened that no visas would be issued to Amazon officials.
3,000 US troops deployed to Poland for major Nato war games
US Armoured Brigade will also reportedly conduct military exercises in the Baltics.
Pentagon deploys high-tech radar in response to North Korea's ICBM threat, says official
Earlier this month, Kim Jong-un said his country was close to test-launching a long-range missile.
Japanese government taking legal steps to allow Emperor Akihito to abdicate – report
The government could submit a special law that would allow Akihito to abdicate by end-2018.
Iraqi special forces push out Isis militants as they advance in eastern Mosul
Numerous civilians return to their homes in areas that have been rid of the jihadists.
Cory Booker to testify against colleague Jeff Sessions at confirmation hearing
Booker will testify along with two other Representatives, Cedric Richmond and John Lewis.
Beijing could 'take revenge' if US ends One China policy, state media warns
The warning came hours after Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen made a stopover in Houston, Texas.
