North Korea threatens it can test-launch intercontinental ballistic missile at 'anytime'
Pyongyang said that the US policy was responsible for its arms development.
Iraqi forces move closer to Tigris, make rapid gains in battle for Mosul
Islamic State militants have been evicted from more than half the areas east of the Tigris river.
Car bomb kills at least 12 and injures dozens in eastern Baghdad, Isis claims responsibility
The blast took place in Jamila district which is mainly Shia.
US ethics office raises concern over haste in scheduling Trump team confirmation hearings
The Office of Government Ethics says it is yet to receive financial disclosures of the nominees.
Venezuelan search teams rescue helicopter crash survivors after six days
The helicopter was found by Yecuana indigenous tribe members on the slopes of the Cerro Duida.
Former CIA director James Woolsey exits Trump transition team
People close to Woolsey said he was not included in the meetings on national security with Trump and Michael Flynn.
Trump orders political ambassadors appointed by Obama to leave by Inauguration Day
It could leave the US without Senate-confirmed envoys in nations like Britain and Germany for months.
Russia expresses interest in supplying weapons and forging a closer alliance with the Philippines
The Russian ambassador to the country said old allies need not worry and it is too early to comment on the scope of co-operation.
Four Guantanamo detainees to be transferred to Saudi Arabia, US officials say
The Obama administration aims to transfer at least 19 inmates to four countries before Donald Trump assumes office.
Indonesia suspends military cooperation with Australia over display of insulting training material
The material shown at an Australian base reportedly insulted Indonesia's five founding principles – Pancasila.
More than 150 inmates escape jail in southern Philippines as suspected rebels storm the prison
Officials say the attack was carried out to free a number of Islamist rebels who were in the jail.
Israeli military court to deliver verdict on soldier Elor Azaria who shot dead wounded Palestinian
The military put Azaria on trial even as right wing politicians voiced sharp opposition against the charges.
18 Islamic State militants killed in Syria, Turkish military says
Its warplanes annihilated four IS (Daesh) targets and Russian planes hit extremists in Dayr Kak, the army said.
Chinese navy confirms sole aircraft carrier Liaoning carried out drills in South China Sea
The drills come just days after Taiwan said that the Liaoning was spotted south of Taiwan.
Park Geun-hye aide's daughter arrested in Denmark, to be questioned by South Korean police
Chung Yoo-ra was arrested for staying illegally in northern Denmark.
United States warns North Korea over intercontinental ballistic missile capability claims
North Korea has never successfully been able to test fire a long-range missile.
Burundi's Environment Minister Emmanuel Niyonkuru shot dead
Niyonkuru's assassination is the first of a sitting government official since Burundi sank into political chaos in 2015.
Donald Trump says he will reveal 'things that other people don't know' about US election hacking
Trump urges people to avoid using computers when dealing with sensitive material.
UN approves Russian and Turkish efforts to end Syria conflict
The resolution also calls for 'rapid, safe and unhindered' humanitarian aid delivery throughout Syria.
Afghan activists pen open letter to Obama asking him to reject Niloofar Rahmani's asylum request
Rahmani had requested for asylum after allegedly receiving death threats from hard-liners.
Sikh officers can wear turbans and grow beard, NYPD says
Officers who wish to wear turbans must approach the NYPD's equal employment opportunity office and apply for a permit.
Police suspect body in burnt Rio car could be that of missing Greek ambassador, says report
Brazil's Globo channel said the licence plate of the car matched that of the vehicle the ambassador rented.
Iraqi security forces launch fresh offensive against Isis in Mosul
The jihadists had captured the city in June 2014.
Colombia passes amnesty law to pardon members of guerrilla group
The law passed with a majority in Congress with 69 votes in the Senate and 121 votes in the Lower House.
President Obama designates 2 new national monuments in Nevada and Utah before Trump takes charge
This is the 29th time when Barack Obama used his authority to designate a national monument.
Israel: Vote on new homes in east Jerusalem postponed ahead of Kerry's speech
492 permits for building homes in the urban settlements of Ramat and Ramot Shlomo were up for approval.
Bangladesh police arrest 5 militants planning to attack New Year's Eve celebrations
Police also seized 132 lb of explosives during overnight raids in Dhaka.
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.
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.
Four men arrested in New Delhi on charges of raping an American tourist
The four suspects include a tour guide, a driver, a cleaner and a hotel employee
