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In August, the emperor had indicated his wish to abdicate citing age and health concerns.

If there was a massive star in the sky, why didn't King Herod and his advisers know about it ?

It is reportedly the bloodiest attack by Turkish troops since Ankara began its campaign in Syria in August.

Russian Defence Minister says evacuation for fighters from eastern Aleppo has set conditions for a ceasefire.

A group of 180 children participated in the 'land defender battalion' programme on Wednesday.

Mourners and well-wishers have been laying flowers, lighting candles and leaving tributes to the victims at the site.

Deal reached following deadly anti-government protests calling incumbent leader to step down.

Three aircraft flew low around midtown Manhattan, frightening both residents and tourists.

The president-elect has formally met with only two Hispanics as he decides who will join his incoming administration.

The page entitled 'Deaths in 2016' accumulated more than twice the number of edits as Donald Trump.

During his final press conference as UN chief, Ban Ki-moon had hinted he might consider running for South Korea's presidency.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang calls the Hong Kong leader both 'proactive and pragmatic'.

Snowden has slammed the congressional report saying its 'core claims are made without evidence'.

The Pyongyang foreign ministry said the US and its allies will be responsible for the 'ensuing consequences'.

Carter, recently said at his Sunday school class in Georgia that he would attend the ceremony.

As of now the declaration of this information is optional.

The vote was required to decide on a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlement building.

The targeted mall CentrO, is reportedly one of the biggest malls in Germany with almost 250 shops.

The official China Daily said Peter Navarro's nomination is another sign of the Trump team's 'confrontational approach'.

35 people were killed and 70 others injured after a fire broke out at a fireworks market in Tultepec city.

Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein has demanded a probe into Duterte's admission of killing drug offenders.

Turkey reportedly banned some social media sites after the Isis video emerged online.

Lawyer Dan Goldstein expressed his displeasure at sharing the flight with Donald Trump's daughter.

Some State employees worry that the incoming Trump administration will target those working these programmes.

Daryl Davis travelled around the US and befriended white supremacists.

So far the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Jackie Evancho and the Radio City Rockettes have agreed to perform.

The vice-president suggested Clinton felt obliged to put herself for America's top job.

The 31-year-old man sustained serious head injuries at the scene of the fight.

Earlier, Trump had announced Kellyanne Conway would serve as counsellor to the president.