Hillary Clinton

Outoing US Secretary of State angers Beijing by reaffirming Washington's commitment to Tokyo's territorial integrity.

Ten Britons and an unknown number of Americans, Japanese and Norwegians are still being held captive at Algeria's In Amenas gas plant.

Clinton said to be in good spirits and likely to make full recovery soon.

Clot caused by concussion sustained after faint-induced fall earlier this month.

Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital in Pretoria and is recovering at home.

Massachusetts senator and former Democrat presidential candidate to succeed Hillary Clinton in key role.

Hillary Clinton accepts all recommendations and urges State Department officials to implement findings.

Officers attacked with bricks, bottles paintbombs and fireworks by loyalist protestors

Umberto Bacchi says America's decision to recognise Syria's National Coalition while repudiating the al-Nusra front could drive a wedge between Assad's opponents.

Syrian rebels circle Damascus airport and army counterattacks in southern districts.

Explosive devices found by police as US Secretary of State visits Northern Ireland for peace talks.

Alliance offices ransacked and councillors' homes attacked on eve on Hillary Clinton visit to discuss peace process.

Secretary general says missiles could be used to defend Turkey against Syrian attack, as key Assad advisor defects.

Reports suggest Assad preparing chemical weapons arsenal despite denials by Syrian regime.

The recipients of the 35th annual Kennedy Center Honors 2012 are Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, Natalia Makarova, and Led Zeppelin.

The US restrains itself from supporting Israel in its housing move in Jerusalem and West Bank.

General Assembly votes to grant Palestine non-member observer state status by 138 votes to 9.

From the northern refugee camp of Jibalya to the southern city of Khan Younis, Gazans are eager for peace.

A bomb attack on a Tel Aviv bus that police suspects being a terrorist attack wounded 24 people, one seriously.

26 more Palestinians dead in IDF bombardment, while Netanyahu warns he will take 'whatever action' necessary if situation escalates.

Israel Defence Force jets drop leaflets on Gaza urging population to seek safety in central areas.

Jewish suspect ignores warning shots in embassy compound and attacks guard.

Barack Obama praises reforms in Burma and urges nation to continue process.

Obama to meet President Thein Sein and pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Obama's visit, coming in wake of communal clashes in Rakhine, intended to boost political and economic reforms in Myanmar.

Who is Xi Jinping? The mysterious past of the man who is to be appointed China's next president.

Human rights group follows Hillary Clinton and EU's Catherine Ashton call for country to draw line under grim past and move to integration.

Syrian and Hezbollah hand seen in killing of Wissam al-Hassan who was close to Lebanon's opposition leader Saad Hariri, a staunch critic of the Assad regime.

Iran militant group MEK, given refuge by Saddam Hussein during the Iran-Iraq war, removed from US State Department foreign terrorist organisation list.

Jinping's absence sparked speculation of a power struggle and the leader's health.