Syrian troops storm Hama to break anti-Assad strike
Syrian troops have wept into the city of Hama to break a three-day strike by opponents of President Bashar al-Assad, killing at least 10 people.
Obama marks end of Iraq war at Fort Bragg
US President Barack Obama has marked the end of the Iraq war by applauding the "extraordinary achievement" of US troops in a conflict he firmly opposed.
Iran reported to relocate enrichment centres if necessary
Iran will move its uranium enrichment plants to safer sites if needed, a Revolutionary Guards commander was quoted on December 14 as saying, following speculation that Tehran's enemies could attack the facilities.
First session of Russia's New Duma announced
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has announced the first session of the country's newly elected parliament.
Deadly attack rocks Belgian city
A gunman opened fire at Saint-Lambert, the centre of the Belgian city of Liege, on December 13, killing at least four people and wounding 123.
Iran rejects US calls for return of spy drone
Iran has rejected US calls for the return of a spy drone captured by its military and instead demanded an apology from Washington.
Obama, Maliki hail 'new chapter' for Iraq without US troops
US President Barack Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki say their countries will maintain strong security, diplomatic and economic ties after the last US combat forces withdraw at the end of the year.
Canada first nation to pull out of Kyoto protocol
Canada on December 11 became the first country to announce it would withdraw from the Kyoto protocol on climate change, dealing a symbolic blow to the already troubled global treaty.
Syria death toll 'exceeds 5,000'
More than 5,000 people are now believed to have been killed in the uprising in Syria, the UN's top human rights official has said.
Iraqi PM meets with US President at White House
US President Barack Obama meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki at the White House on December 12 to discuss Iraq's future.