Gambia crisis: 2,500 Thomas Cook customers wait to fly home as invasion looms
1,159 Britons have flown home but 2,500 Thomas Cook passengers remain in The Gambia as troops prepare invasion.
Jamaica's killer cops: How the families of police victims face intimidation and violence
In 2015, 8% of all murders committed across Jamaica were at the hands of law enforcement officials.
Britain urged to act as two face execution in Bahrain
UK government has been criticised for its links with the Bahraini Sunni monarchy.
Love Actually director uses Pokemon Go to tackle some of the world's biggest problems
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'F**k white people' – 'Racist' artwork vandalised by political activists in South Africa
Cape Party protesters deface Dean Hutton's controversial work at Cape Town's National Art Museum.
Israel bolsters air defences with 3 new ballistic missile interceptors
The Arrow-3 interceptors have been designed to target missiles above the atmosphere.
Italy avalanche: Up to 30 feared dead as luxury Hotel Rigopiano is buried in ice and snow
Avalanche believed to have been triggered by strong earthquakes in the region.
Burundians 'live in fear of the next attack' from ruling party's youth group says rights group
Imbonerakure, the ruling party's youth league, has killed and tortured scores of people, HRW alleges.
What does Donald Trump's transition period indicate about his presidency?
Professor Michael Cornfield believes that 'the circumstances of the election are without precedent'.
Gambian President-elect Barrow to be sworn in as entrenched leader Jammeh faces military overthrow
Troops led by Senegal ready to invade Gambia as President-elect Adama Barrow heads for inauguration in Dakar.
Obama makes farewell calls to leaders of India and Afghanistan to express appreciation for steadfast partnership
The US president thanked the leaders for the joint efforts of co-operation in his farewell communications.
US Department of Defense in talks with Lockheed for $9bn F-35 fighter jets contract
The contract for 90 planes is expected to be announced by the end of January.
China's Xi Jinping warns against 'derailing' Paris climate deal amid Trump's withdrawal threat
Incoming US President Donald Trump had threatened to pull out of the deal, calling climate concerns a "hoax".
Over 20 killed after school bus collides with truck in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh
The accident that took place in Etah district also injured 40 people.
Republican aide terminated after masterminding anti-Clinton fake news site
The Maryland delegate said he 'couldn't support any dishonesty, regardless of what side you support.'
US-led air strike in Syria kills top leader of al-Qaeda splinter group Jabhat Fateh al-Sham
The air strike targeted Abu Ibrahim al-Tunsi, a Tunisian jihadist in Idlib governorate.
China says country's law enforcement and judicial officials must support Communist Party
The warning is reportedly in the wake of the arrest of former domestic security chief Zhou Yongkang.
Limited abortions, contraception and maternity care: Welcome to Trump's new world order for women
His cabinet is unsympathetic, at best, when it comes to issues affecting women.
Mosul: Shia soldiers in Iraqi army boast of revenge killing in war of words with Isis militants
Iraqi forces recaptured the eastern half of the nation's second city and are now eyeing the west.
FBI, CIA, NSA and others have been probing alleged Russian money aiding Trump for months
Sources told McClatchy that intelligence and enforcement agencies had been investigating since last spring.
Kim Jong-un inspects military units as North Korea likely to test-launch ICBM soon – South Korea media
The test-launch might coincide with the inauguration of Donald Trump on 20 January.
Duterte asks Catholic priests to try crystal meth before criticising war on drugs
'Priests should use shabu so they would understand,' the fiery president of the Philippines said.
China aims to claim global leadership role as Trump takes office
Xi Jinping told the UN this was not the time for isolationist policies.
Tulsi Gabbard leaves questions marks over Bashar Assad meeting during secret Syria trip
The congresswoman from Hawaii will not disclose who is paying for the unannounced trip.
RAF makes 'utterly shocking' unauthorised plane landing in Ireland
The Irish government says the plane, which came down to refuel, did not follow protocol.
Five key highlights from President Obama's final press conference
Obama echoed his initial message of hope but gave warnings to the incoming administration.
Chris Christie: Trump did not offer me exciting enough role to leave wife
Mary Pat said she would not move to Washington D.C. with her husband.
'l still think of her as mom', says kidnapped Alexis Manigo
Alexis Manigo said Gloria Williams loved her for 18 years but admitted she made a 'mistake'.
Michelle Obama shares heartwarming video of 'one last walk' through White House with her dogs
The first lady will leave the White House this week ahead of Trump's inauguration.
Obama defends Manning commutation: 'I feel very comfortable that justice has been served'
Chelsea Manning's 35-year sentence was shortened and she will now be released in May 2017.
Malaysia Airlines announce profit plans on same day search for missing flight MH370 suspended
The national carrier also hopes to rebuild its brand following the MH370 and MH17 flight disasters.
Gambia holds its breath as neighbouring armies threaten to invade if President Jammeh doesn't quit
Thomas Cook hopes to evacuate 3,500 British holidaymakers from Gambia by 20th January.
Senate committee approves James 'Mad Dog' Mattis for defence secretary
Mattis could be fully confirmed by Friday (20 January) after Donald Trump is sworn into office.
Mexico shooting: 15-year-old who opened fire on classmates is named
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