China media blast Trump for

China media blast Trump for "playing with fire" on Taiwan

January 16, 2017 - 12:09 AMT  08:09 GMT
The U.S. recognises Beijing as the only Chinese govt, while maintaining an unofficial relationship with Taiwan. Trump has questioned this arrangement.
Over 4,000 civilians killed in Yemen war amid zero accountability: HRW

Over 4,000 civilians killed in Yemen war amid zero accountability: HRW

January 16, 2017 - 12:03 AMT  08:03 GMT
The report says Saudi Arabia may be deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure in Yemen, which, if true, would constitute a war crime.
Mkhitaryan: Klopp convinced me to join Dortmund over Liverpool

Mkhitaryan: Klopp convinced me to join Dortmund over Liverpool

January 16, 2017 - 11:48 AMT  07:48 GMT
Mkhitaryan was on the way out at Shakhtar Donetsk, with three clubs – namely Liverpool, Tottenham and Dortmund – chasing his signature.
Amazon seeks permission to run wireless tests in Washington

Amazon seeks permission to run wireless tests in Washington

January 16, 2017 - 11:38 AMT  07:38 GMT
The filings do not specify what the tests would be for, but they hint at a new type of technology or wireless service.
Trump will propose an end to Russia sanctions for nuke arms cut

Trump will propose an end to Russia sanctions for nuke arms cut

January 16, 2017 - 11:36 AMT  07:36 GMT
Trump has vowed to improve relations with Moscow even as he faces criticism he is too eager to make an ally of Putin.
Israel, Palestinians warned against unilateral steps harmful to peace

Israel, Palestinians warned against unilateral steps harmful to peace

January 16, 2017 - 11:26 AMT  07:26 GMT
Countries including key European and Arab states as well as the permanent members of the UN Security Council were in Paris for the conference.
Azerbaijan spreads disinformation about soldier

Azerbaijan spreads disinformation about soldier "killed in Armenian fire"

January 16, 2017 - 11:15 AMT  07:15 GMT
Azerbaijani media reports about the death of a local soldier in the Armenian fire is complete disinformation, Artsrun Hovhannisyan said
Serbia threatens to send army to Kosovo amid train row

Serbia threatens to send army to Kosovo amid train row

January 16, 2017 - 11:02 AMT  07:02 GMT
Kosovo, historically a province of Serbia, declared independence in 2008. It is recognised by the US and most EU countries but not by Serbia or Russia.
Trump calls NATO “obsolete, but very important to me”

Trump calls NATO “obsolete, but very important to me”

January 16, 2017 - 10:54 AMT  06:54 GMT
"It’s obsolete because it wasn’t taking care of terror. I took a lot of heat for two days. And then they started saying Trump is right," the president-elect said.
Batteries with built-in fire extinguisher could prevent  explosions

Batteries with built-in fire extinguisher could prevent explosions

January 16, 2017 - 10:48 AMT  06:48 GMT
This project's lead scientist says this doesn't have the same effect and that the chemical won't be released under normal temperatures.
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