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Dozens injured as Brooklyn train derails during morning rush hour
As emergency crews responded the 70 injured were said to have sustained mostly minor wounds.
China will take 'countermeasures' against US arms buildup in South China Sea, Chinese experts warn
Some American publications reported that Pentagon is considering deploying mobile artillery units in the disputed waters.
US does not believe North Korea can 'tip' its ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads
Kim Jong-un claimed in his New Year's address that they are in the final stages of acquiring long-range missiles.
Ford scraps plans for $1.6bn Mexican plant in favour of US factory following Trump criticism
Ford said its new generation of electric cars will be built in the US following criticism from US President-elect Donald Trump.
Investigation launched after video shows officer punching teenage girl
Police were called after a mass brawl broke out in the south-west of Philadelphia.
South Korea says Trump's tweet on ICBM a 'clear warning' to the North
US President-elect Donald Trump said Pyongyang's intercontinental ballistic missiles 'won't happen'.
Security tightened in Europe, US, Australia as terror threat looms over New Year celebrations
Many countries have banned fireworks display on New Year's Eve and are restricting entry of heavy vehicles into cities.
Prospective home owner finds decomposing and mummified body in Detroit house for sale
The tenants said they had no idea there was a body in the garage.
Prominent Republicans support President Obama's expelling of Russian diplomats
GOP Senators vow to work with Democrats to strengthen Russia sanctions in next Congress.
Three people charged with beating man to death in crime posted on Snapchat
Delvin Mendoza-Chaparro, from Milwaukee, is believed to have frozen in temperatures of -10C.
Palestine will not be a state until Israel is safe - the UN vote on settlements is a step backwards
The decision of the security council will make life worse for both Israelis and Palestinians.
Barack Obama 'confident' that he could have beaten Donald Trump and won a third term
The outgoing president said that many Americans still believed in progressive ideals.
China to mobilise 'hundreds' of missiles to disputed South China Sea islands in coming months, US officials say
Satellite images show the surface-to-air missiles stationed in Hainan Island, which experts say is a temporary position.
Donald Trump announces plans to dissolve his foundation
The announcement follows Eric Trump's decision to leave his charitable organisation.
Donald Trump's threat to scrap F-35 jets could render the UK's new £6.2bn aircraft carriers useless
The US president-elect believes the F-35 stealth jets are too expensive, but the UK needs them for its new fleet.
Teacher accused of sex with 3 pupils and sending 'inappropriate' messages to 12-year-old
Heidi Verret, 30, is accused of having sex with boys aged between 15 and 16-years old.
3 out of 5 Americans are idiots, Duterte says reacting to US' threats of blocking aid to Philippines
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said that Americans should just 'shut up'.
Celebrities wish Carrie Fisher a speedy recovery after heart attack on transatlantic flight
The actress and scriptwriter has reportedly been stabilised in hospital in LA.
Cleveland police officer's two-year-old son shoots himself dead with dad's gun
The 2-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio died in an 'accidental shooting' police confirmed.
Muslim cemetery to be built in rural Massachusetts after year-long battle
The Islamic Society of Greater Worcester said it was battling for religious freedom.
Donald Trump praises 'very nice' and 'correct' Vladimir Putin Christmas letter
In the letter Putin emphasised the importance of renewing Russia-US relations.
Foreign travellers to be quizzed about their social media info when entering US
As of now the declaration of this information is optional.
Mother 'hit two sons with belt and threw them against the wall' for opening Christmas presents early
Sascha Collins is alleged to have hit her sons, aged seven and nine, with a belt buckle in Indiana
Arrests made after girl, 3, was 'forced to live in tiny insect-ridden wooden box' in Indiana
The child was held in a plywood box discovered by police in her family's living room
US' oldest living female gorilla Colo turns 60, surpassing usual life span by over 20 years
Colo, a mother-of-three, was the first gorilla to born in a zoo.
Ties between Putin and Le Pen probed amid claims Front National gets Kremlin-linked funds
According to reports foreign loans accepted by France's National Front are being probed by the US
Mother accused of stabbing her son 55 times claims 'Satan was coming after her'
Illinois mother Jody Kossow was said to be 'preoccupied with witchcraft' before killing her son, 8.
Louisville woman who told Hispanic shoppers 'go back to where you came from' faces ban
The footage was shared on social media after the incident was filmed in the store.
Amid a rising death toll, global powers react as Kabila refuses to stand down from power
'We can't go on like nothing is happening,' said French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault.
US objection to China's militarisation in South China Sea questioned in article in Chinese daily
A maritime political analyst said other claimants of the territorial dispute have militarised.