Politics

Donald Trump threatens US flag-burners with jail time

Tweet posted by US president-elect suggests a year prison sentence or loss of citizenship for burning the American flag.

Jerusalem

Erdogan: Protecting Jerusalem a Muslim obligation

Turkish president urges all Muslims to "embrace the Palestinian cause and protect Jerusalem" as a common duty.

War & Conflict

Seven Indian soldiers killed in attack on army base

Police say four gunmen also killed during early morning raid on Nagrota army base in Indian-occupied Kashmir.

Afghanistan

Taliban offer 'security' for copper, gas projects

Armed group behind much of the violence over the past 15 years, frightening off investors despite its vast resources.

Refugees

Horn of Africa refugees flock to Yemen despite war

More than 100,000 people from Ethiopia and Somalia risked deadly boat journey into war-torn Yemen seeking better lives.

Sport

Chapecoense: Tributes pour in from the football world

Top teams and players take to social media to express solidarity with Brazilian team after plane crash in Colombia.

Africa

Uganda: Army hunts for militia linked to tribal king

A total of 87 bodies recovered after fighting between police and a militia loyal to a tribal king over the weekend.

South Africa

Jacob Zuma survives no-confidence vote at ANC meeting

At least four ministers from the ruling ANC party had bid to oust South Africa's scandal-plagued president.

Cuba

Cuba: Police detain artist celebrating Castro's death

Danilo Maldonado Machado's girlfriend said he was arrested after he posted a video railing against the deceased leader.

Weather

India unveils the world's largest solar power plant

The country is on schedule to be the world’s third biggest solar market next year.

Park Geun-hye

South Korea's Park allows parliament to decide her fate

Park Geun-hye stops short of resigning amid impeachment push but gives national assembly power to shorten term.

United States

Undocumented immigrants face deportation under Trump

Undocumented immigrants in the US face an uncertain future with the coming Trump presidency.