China likens Pompeo to a 'mantis' after latest US sanctions January 17, 2021 at 08:29PM

Pompeo, one of the Trump administration's most vociferous China hawks, has spent his final days in office unveiling a host of measures targeting Beijing ahead of Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

Records: Trump allies behind rally that ignited Capitol riot January 17, 2021 at 04:50PM

North Korea's parliament rubber stamps new development plans January 17, 2021 at 04:43PM

The assembly also approved a major reshuffle of the Cabinet, which Kim Jong Un had criticized over failures in economic policies. Six of the Cabinet's eight premiers were replaced.

Police detain Kremlin critic Navalny on arrival in Russia January 17, 2021 at 04:21PM

Police detained top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Sunday when he flew back to Russia months after barely surviving a poisoning attack, prompting a new wave of Western condemnation. Navalny was detained at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport less than an hour after he flew in from Germany, where he had been recovering from nerve agent poisoning which he says was ordered by Putin.

Meet the Bidens: America's new 'first family' January 17, 2021 at 04:30PM

President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill will become the new White House residents when he takes office on Wednesday. Jill Biden, an educator, is set to transform her new role before she even moves into the White House.

Gunmen kill two women SC judges in Kabul: Police January 17, 2021 at 03:51PM

Joe Biden’s to-do list for first 10 days as President January 17, 2021 at 03:40PM

Kremlin critic Navalny flies home despite arrest threat January 17, 2021 at 07:27AM

Kremlin critic Navalny takes off on plane to Russia January 17, 2021 at 05:18AM

Lebanon signs with Pfizer for 2.1 million vaccine doses January 17, 2021 at 04:57AM

Kamala Harris to resign her Senate seat Monday January 17, 2021 at 03:26AM

Navalny: Russia's charismatic anti-Putin campaigner January 17, 2021 at 12:27AM

A charismatic anti-corruption campaigner, Alexei Navalny has been Russia's leading opposition politician for around a decade, determined to challenge Vladimir Putin's grip on power despite frequent prison stays and harm to his health.

UK hopes to be able to consider lockdown easing in March: Minister January 16, 2021 at 11:43PM

Quake death toll at 73 as Indonesia struggles with string of disasters January 16, 2021 at 11:35PM

At least 73 people have been killed after an earthquake struck Indonesia's West Sulawesi province on Friday, the disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) said on Sunday, the latest in a string of disasters to hit the Southeast Asian country. ​​More than 820 people were injured and over 27,800 left their homes after the 6.2 magnitude quake, BNPB spokesman said.

In cold weather, anti-Netanyahu protests continue in Israel January 16, 2021 at 11:31PM

US states gird for pro-Trump armed protests January 16, 2021 at 11:18PM

Los Angeles becomes first US county to top 1 mn Covid-19 cases January 16, 2021 at 11:17PM

Kamala to be sworn in by Justice Sotomayor at inauguration January 16, 2021 at 11:12PM