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In his New Year's address, Putin said that 2016 had been a 'difficult' year for the Russian people.

The passengers on the Sky Cabin ride at Knott's Berry Farm were winched to safety.

The president-elect has previously been criticised over his prolific Twitter use.

The choralist said participation in the ceremony endorsed 'tyranny and fascism'.

Eyewitnesses say a strong odour was coming from the group as they got on the trains.

Company says only a minority will suffer from surges but passenger numbers will treble.

The vehicle lurched in reverse gear as the ignition was turned on.

Alma Deutscher, who began composing aged four, says she uses skipping for inspiration.

Although Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said she would maintain peace with China, Beijing is reportedly not convinced.

However, there can be tolerance for difference in the systems, China's Hong Kong Macau Affairs Office said.

Many countries have banned fireworks display on New Year's Eve and are restricting entry of heavy vehicles into cities.

More than 2 million transgender people live in India.

54 others have also been injured in the attack at a busy market in central Al Sinak neighbourhood.

Tsai Ing-wen will visit Houston and San Francisco on her way to and from Latin America, her office said.

Pentagon spokesperson Peter Cook said they are doing all they can to track down the Islamic State chief.

Ban described his two-term period at the helm of the global body as something of a fairy tale.

The chancellor said she plans to implement new security laws in the wake of the deadly terror attack in Berlin.

Police allegedly believe Amiridis was the victim of a crime of passion.

From the ball drop in New York City's Times Square to grape eating - it's not all about Auld Lang Syne.

Putin has announced he would not make any retaliatory moves until Trump takes office on 20 January.

The Israeli Directorate warned holidaymakers to be alert during the New Year's celebrations.

Authorities have no idea why the fish have died and are investigating the incident.

The tenants said they had no idea there was a body in the garage.

Diplomatic spats aren't the exception, they're the rule, as we dig around the recent past to find a few.

Turkish parliament to vote in January on law that will vest executive powers in the president.

Singer's manager, Michael Lippman, claimed 53-year-old died of heart failure.

Songs can now be banned from being broadcast on local media if authorities decide so.

Islamic State has carried out successful attacks across the world despite the Mosul campaign.

The fatality comes just two days after a woman driver was killed on the A40 in Oxfordshire.