Security guards at the United States embassy in Baghdad fired stun grenades at protesters today, Reuters reported. The US ambassador to Iraq and other staff had been evacuated from the embassy earlier for their safety.

US embassy guards in Baghdad fire stun grenades at protesters

Microsoft Corp said on Monday it has taken control of web domains which were used by a hacking group called "Thallium" to steal information. Thallium is believed to be operating from North Korea, Microsoft said in a blog post, and the hackers' targeted government employees, think tanks, university staff members and individuals working on nuclear proliferation issues, among others.

North Korea-linked hackers stole sensitive information: Microsoft

December 29 in history: From foundation of Hyundai Motors to introduction of two nation theory in India

The United States and Somalia govt claimed to neutralise 4 Al-Shabaab terrorists after the horrendous car explosion in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Saturday which claimed the lives of around 80 people. #WIONDispatch #WION

WION Dispatch: U.S., Somalia govt neutralised 4 Al-Shabaab terrorists

Chinese-Russian military and geopolitical cooperation is flourishing – for now. If, however, the weapons industry is anything to go by, fraying at the edges of close ties between the two Asian powers may be on the horizon.

China-Russia partnership is driven by short-term interests

Longtime civil rights activist and House Representative from Georgia - John Lewis, 79, on Sunday said that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The member of the Democratic Party had led several sit-ins and 'bus-rides' in a bid to integrate the African-American community with the rest of American society in the 1960s and 1970s.

Civil rights activist John Lewis diagnosed with cancer

The United States would be very disappointed if North Korea tested a long-range or nuclear missile and would take appropriate action as a leading military and economic power, White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien said on Sunday.

United States promises action on any North Korea missile test: White House

A plane crash near Lafayette Regional Airport in Louisiana has claimed the lives of five people. The small aircraft crashed into a post office with 6 people on-board, shortly after take-off.

United States: 5 killed in Louisiana plane crash 

Reports have been claimed that United States President Donald Trump may appoint the new 'Secretary of State' very soon after Mike Pompeo. #DonaldTrump #USSecretaryOfState #MikePompeo

Reports: U.S. President Trump to appoint new 'Secretary of State' soon

US Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden on Saturday said there would be "no legal basis" for Republicans to subpoena his testimony in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, clarifying remarks from Friday that drew criticism.

Facing blowback, Biden clarifies stance on impeachment trial testimony

In the weeks before US President Donald Trump’s declaration last month that he would forge ahead with designating Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organisations, Cabinet members and top aides from across the government recommended against it, five people knowledgeable about the matter told Reuters.

After Cabinet opposed Mexican cartel policy, Trump forged ahead

Pakistan has arrested five suspected al Qaeda militants planning an attack on security personnel, authorities in the eastern state of Punjab said on Friday. The raid in Gujranwala city hit an important media cell and financing network for the jihadists, Punjab's counter-terrorism department said.

Pakistan seizes five suspected Al Qaeda militants

The FBI is investigating British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell and several other people linked to US financier Jeffrey Epstein, who killed himself while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, according to two law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation.

FBI investigates Briton, others for Epstein links: Sources

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has repeatedly expressed concern to Washington over US visa delays for officials from Russia and other countries, a UN spokesman said on Thursday after Moscow accused Guterres of turning a blind eye.

United Nations rebuffs Russia accusation that United States visa delays being ignored

President Donald Trump has brushed off North Korea’s warning of a “Christmas gift”, saying the United States would “deal with it very successfully”, amid concerns that Pyongyang might be preparing a long-range missile test. Trump on December 24 said that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may be planning to give him “a nice present” such as a “beautiful vase” for Christmas rather than a missile launch when the president was asked how he would react to a long-range test. #NorthKorea #ChristmasGift #DonaldTrump #KimJongUnGift

Donald Trump brushes off North Korea's warning of Christmas gift

Rescue kittens got dressed up in festive holiday sweaters on Christmas Eve (December 24) as adoring fans took turns playing and cuddling with them at a Washington cat cafe.

Kittens in festive sweaters bring holiday cheer to Washington cat cafe

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang signaled plans to free up more cash for the country's banking system in a bid to boost lending to small businesses as leaders look to kick start the world's number two economy.

China set to boost lending to small businesses to kick start economy

US Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday outlined the kinds of documents he would like to have introduced as evidence in the upcoming impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, including emails and other communications held by the White House and State Department.

US Senator Schumer outlines documents he wants for impeachment trial

Christianity Today, the magazine founded by the late Reverend Billy Graham, renewed its criticism of President Donald Trump in a new editorial that cited his "misuses of power" and asked fellow Christians to examine their loyalty to him, days after a controversial editorial that called for his impeachment.

Christianity Today again slams Trump, raises issue of 'unconditional loyalty'

United States President Donald Trump responded to North Korea's warning of a ''Christmas gift''. He added that the US would "deal with it very successfully". After the warning from North Korea, concerns in the United States that Pyongyang might be preparing a missile test rose immediately.

'We'll deal with it successfully': Donald Trump on North Korea's 'Christmas gift' threat

Many pot-smoking adults in Illinois will ring in the new year on a high note when recreational marijuana use becomes legal in the state on January 1. Starting New Years Day, people 21 and older will be able to legally buy up to 30 grams of marijuana flower, 5 grams of marijuana concentrate, or 500 grams of THC-infused products such as edibles at licensed commercial dealers throughout the state.

Recreational marijuana to become legal in Illinois on New Years Day

A Russian court on Tuesday extended until late March the pre-trial detention of a US man already held in jail for a year despite Western requests for his release.

Detention of US man in Russian spy case extended up to March

Gold prices rose to their highest in a month and a half on Tuesday, as soft economic data out of the United States and concerns about an interim Sino-US trade deal lent support to the safe-haven bullion.

Gold hits 1-1/2-month peak on soft US data, trade deal concerns

US trade, economic and scientific restrictions on China and "smears" against its sovereignty are impacting global stability and development, the Chinese government's top diplomat said in comments published on Monday.

US 'smears' impacting global stability: China

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