South Korean protesters greet New Year with tolling bells

Protesters in South Korea welcome the New Year with a tolling bell in downtown Seoul to demand President Park Geun-hye's resignation. Diane Hodges reports.

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Dozens killed in nightclub attack - official

At least 35 people are killed and dozens more wounded when an attacker opens fire on New Year's Eve revelers at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, according to the local governor. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope urges action on youth employment in 2017

In his year-end message, Pope Francis urges leaders to do more to help the world's youth find jobs, for fear that a generation is being lost. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fireworks, music herald New Year in Hong Kong, Taiwan

The New Year arrives with fireworks and light shows coordinated to musical programs in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iraqi's displaced celebrate New Year in song and dance

Displaced Iraqis living in the Hassan Sham camp celebrate the New Year as they share their hopes for peace. Nathan Frandino reports.

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UN council endorses Syria ceasefire brokered by Russia and Turkey

The United Nations Security Council votes to endorse the ceasefire in Syria's civil war brokered by Russia and Turkey. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Civilians leave Mosul as Iraqi forces advance

Scores of Iraqi civilians leave their homes for safety, as government forces fight Islamic State militants in eastern Mosul. Yasmine Estaphanos reports.

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Olympic athletes honoured in Queen's New Year List

Olympic athlete Mo Farah, tennis star Andy Murray, Spice Girl and designer Victoria Beckham and Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of "American Vogue", have all been honoured in Queen Elizabeth's New Year's Honours List. Yasmine Estaphanos reports.

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Russian cyber attacks are 'acts of war' - McCain

Republican U.S. Senator John McCain says Russia must be made to pay the price for cyber attacks against the U.S. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Brazil says Greek ambassador murdered by wife's policeman lover

A Rio de Janeiro policeman confesses to murdering Greece's ambassador to Brazil in what investigators call a "cowardly act" carried out at the direction of the diplomat's Brazilian wife with whom the officer was romantically involved. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Peru shamans see a turbulent 2017

Peru's shamans say 2017 will be a difficult year with continuous wars in the world, famine and turmoil in Venezuela and earthquakes in Chile. Subtitled Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Twin panda babies public debut at Austrian zoo

A pair of five-month-old panda cubs -- a girl named Fu Feng and her brother Fu Ban -- make their public debut at the Schoenbrunner Zoo in Vienna. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Iraqi forces face fierce Islamic State combat in south Mosul

Iraqi forces are facing fierce resistance from Islamic State militants in southern Mosul on their second day of a renewed push to take back the city after fighting stalled for several weeks. Nathan Frandino reports.

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European cities ramp up security for New Year after Berlin attack

European capitals are tightening security ahead of New Year's celebrations after an Islamic State attack in Berlin last week killed 12 people. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Britain scolds U.S. over Israel comments

Britain has scolded U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry for describing the Israeli government as the most right-wing in Israeli history. Stuart McDill reports.

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Russia rules out expelling U.S. diplomats

Russia says Washington's expulsion of 35 suspected spies and the imposition of sanctions over the U.S. presidential election hacking allegations will not be left unanswered, but Vladimir Putin rules out expelling U.S. diplomats for now. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Russia will not expel anyone in response to U.S. actions, Putin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow would not expel anyone in response to Washington's decision to throw out 35 suspected Russian spies.

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Syria ceasefire holds after initial clashes

A nationwide ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Russia and Turkey which back opposing sides in the conflict, appeared to hold early on Friday after a shaky start during the night in the latest attempt to end nearly six years of bloodshed. Mia Womersley reports.

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Air strike kills at least seven at Mosul hospital - Amaq

Video uploaded by Islamic State-affiliated Amaq News Agency purports to show the aftermath and bodies of people killed at a hospital in Mosul following an air strike by coalition forces. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Rescue teams try to free dozens trapped in deadly India mine collapse

Rescue teams in India are trying to free nearly two dozen trapped miners after mine waste collapsed at a coalfield in Jharkhand. Francis Maguire reports.

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Dozens trapped in deadly India mine collapse

At least five workers are reportedly dead and more than 40 are feared trapped after a coal mine collapsed in India's eastern Jharkhand state. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Dozens trapped in deadly India mine collapse

At least five workers are reportedly dead and more than 40 are feared trapped after a coal mine collapsed in India's eastern Jharkhand state.

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Assad appears on state TV, no direct comments on ceasefire

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad meets with a joint delegation from the European Parliament and the Russian parliament on the day a ceasefire in Syria's civil war is announced. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Turkey sees Syria ceasefire by year-end

Turkey aims to establish a ceasefire on the ground in Syria before the new year, acting with Russia as guarantor, Ankara said on Thursday. But Turkey's insistence on the departure of President Bashar al-Assad could complicate talks with Moscow, which backs him. Lucy Fielder reports.

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In strike against Putin, U.S. expels 35 Russian diplomats

The United States expelled 35 Russian diplomats in response to hacking attacks during the U.S. elections. Jonah Green reports.

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Second phase of Mosul campaign against Islamic State

Iraqi security forces begin the second phase of their offensive against Islamic State militants in Mosul, pushing further into the eastern districts. Helena Williams reports.

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Madrid cuts traffic volume in half as pollution rises

The Spanish capital bans privately-owned cars with even-numbered registration plates from its roads as a dry stretch of weather sends pollution levels soaring above legal limits. Colette Luke reports.

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U.S. Senators weigh in on Russia sanctions

As the Obama administration prepares to announce retaliatory measures against Russia for hacking the U.S. election, Senator Lindsey Graham calls for tougher sanctions on Moscow and Senator John McCain calls Russia's Putin a “thug and a murderer”. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Philippines' Duterte threatens to throw corrupt officials from helicopter

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday he had thrown a man out of a helicopter and had no problem doing it again.

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Air strikes kill 40 in rebel-held area of Damascus - monitor

Forty people have been killed in air strikes targeting rebel-held areas in Damascus, says the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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The world's highest bridge opens in China

Beipanjiang Bridge, which soars 1,854 feet above a gorge, has opened to traffic, Chinese state media reported on Thursday.

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Former world number one Ivanovic retires at 29

Former women's world number one tennis star Ana Ivanovic announces her retirement from the sport. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Fans pay respects to Debbie Reynolds in Hollywood

Movie fans gather on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles to remember actress Debbie Reynolds who died of a stroke the day after her daughter Carrie Fisher.

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Floods kill at least eight in Bolivia

Parts of Bolivia go on ‘orange alert’ after massive flooding kills eight people following heavy rains. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Bus crash kills 13 in Peru

Thirteen people are dead after a bus plunged off a cliff while driving down a steep road in central Peru. Diane Hodges reports.

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Afghan MP targeted in bombing in Kabul

Fakori Behishti, a member of parliament from Bamyan province, is wounded along with his son in a bombing on Wednesday.

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Pope's humor tickled as circus troupe visits Vatican

Pope Francis is entertained by circus performances during his weekly general audience at the Vatican.

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Over a thousand Filipino families left homeless by fire

A massive fire spreads through a shanty town in the Philippines capital, destroying homes and leaving more than a thousand families homeless.

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More than 60 people injured in India train accident

Scores of people were injured on Wednesday when a train derailed near the Indian city of Kanpur.

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More than 60 people injured in India train accident

Scores of people were injured on Wednesday when a train derailed near the Indian city of Kanpur.

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Fire in Manila shanty town leaves over a thousand families homeless

Residents salvage what is left of their homes after a massive fire guts a shanty community in the Philippine capital. Mia Womersley reports.

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Shares plummet after Toshiba flags massive nuclear loss

Toshiba shares dive 20 percent a day after the company flagged a major loss on a U.S. nuclear business acquisition, rekindling concerns about its accounting practices. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Russian officials admit sports doping - NYT

Russian officials admit to mass doping in the country's sports system but dismiss suggestions that the "institutional conspiracy" was state-sponsored, says the New York Times. Helena Williams reports.

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Two dead, dozens injured in Indian train crash

At least two passengers are dead and more than 40 injured after 15 carriages of an Indian express train derailed near the northern city of Kanpur. Graham Mackay reports.

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Two dead, dozens injured in Indian train crash

At least two passengers are dead and more than 40 injured after 15 carriages of an Indian express train derailed near northern Kanpur city on Wednesday (December 28).

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Abe offers condolences at Pearl Harbor for victims of war

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe offered his condolences on Tuesday to the people who were killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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A message of Peace as Obama and Abe meet at Pearl Harbor

U.S. President Obama hosting Japanese Prime Minister Abe at Pearl Harbor said, "there is more to be won in peace than in war." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama, Abe show solidarity in Pearl Harbor visit

U.S. President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a symbolic joint visit to Pearl Harbor to highlight the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. calls 'ludicrous' Turkey's claims coalition supported terrorists in Syria

The U.S. State Department rejected as "ludicrous" accusations by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan that U.S.-led coalition forces supported terrorist groups in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iraqi PM says three months needed to rout Islamic State

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says on Tuesday it would take three months to remove Islamic State from Iraq. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Carrie Fisher fans in New York 'crushed' over her death

Fans in New York City's Times Square say they are saddened by the death of Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher. "Princess Leia was part of my first childhood crushes," one man says. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Preparing to party in Rio

Rio de Janeiro prepares for the party of a lifetime with 2 million visitors expected to live it up on the shores of Copacabana for the annual New Year's fireworks display to ring in 2017. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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They really are man's best friend.

Man in Peru is forced to go to hospital apparently celebrating too much and hittting his head, so his dogs decide to come along. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Six Indonesians suffocate in locked bathroom during armed robbery

Six people have died from suffocation in Indonesia's capital after being locked inside a tiny bathroom during an armed robbery. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Vital water supply under threat in Syria

The Syrian army escalates aerial bombing of a rebel-held valley northwest of Damascus in an offensive that started last week to recapture the strategic area where a major spring provides most of the capital's water supplies. Yasmine Estaphanos reports.

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Senator McCain reassures Baltic nations of U.S. support

Senior Republican senator John McCain arrives in Estonia to reassure Baltic states concerned that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump may not be fully committed to their defence. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Russia continues search at plane crash site

Russia continues search operations at the site where a TU-154 military plane with 92 people on board crashed into the Black Sea. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Turkey opens first trial related to failed coup

The first trial related to Turkey's failed coup starts, with 29 police officers facing charges of disobeying orders on the night of July 15. Craig McCulloch reports.

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Japan prepares to welcome in New Year

Japan bids farewell to the Year of the Monkey and prepares to welcome the Year of the Rooster, as 2016 draws to a close. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mass wedding in India's Gujarat state

More than 200 couples of different faiths tie the knot in a mass wedding ceremony in the Indian state of Gujarat.

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Peru’s Sabancaya volcano roars to life

Peru's Sabancaya volcano rumbled back to life Monday, spewing ash and smoke into the sky, in the latest of a series of explosions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Floods force hundreds to evacuate in Argentina

Heavy rains have flooded several towns in Argentina north of the capital Buenos Aires, forcing hundreds to flee. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Peruvians duke it out in traditional Christmas fighting festival

Fists fly on Christmas Day in an annual Peruvian cathartic fighting ritual aimed at starting the new year with a clean slate. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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A tough habit to break as Myanmar farmers try to turn away from illicit crops

Myanmar farmers struggle to turn away from illicit but lucrative opium crops. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Cafeteria manager jailed for insulting Turkey's Erdogan, lawyer says

Turkish authorities have arrested the cafeteria manager of an opposition newspaper for insulting the president, saying he would not serve tea to Tayyip Erdogan, one of the manager's lawyers said. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Obama says serving as commander-in-chief a "privilege" during Christmas Hawaii base visit

President Barack Obama said on Sunday it had been the "privilege of my life" to serve as U.S. commander in chief. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fresh advance in east Mosul to begin within days: U.S. commander

Iraqi forces will resume their push against Islamic State inside Mosul in the coming days, a U.S. battlefield commander said. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Typhoon leaves trail of destruction in central Philippines

Residents return to their homes while workers clear debris from the road after typhoon Nock-ten leaves a trail of destruction in the central Philippines. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Pope prays for Black Sea plane crash victims

Pope Francis expresses his condolences to the families of the victims of a Russian military plane crash. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russia mourns 92 killed in plane crash

Russia holds a national day of mourning on Monday (December 26), a day after a Syria-bound military plane crashed into the Black Sea killing all 92 people on board, and expanded a search operation to try to recover passengers' bodies and the jet's black box. Mia Womersley reports.

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Russia grieves victims of plane crash on National Day of Mourning

Flags are at half-mast on National Day of Mourning. Moscow and Sochi residents bring flowers to honour 92 people who died in a military plane crash. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Candle tributes at dawn outside George Michael's London home

Candles are left in tribute outside the London home of singer George Michael, who died at his Oxfordshire home on Christmas Day. Rough cut (no reporter narration.)

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Russia boosts search efforts for victims of plane crash

Russian navy and emergency services continue search in the Black Sea for victims of military plane crash. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Russian military jet crashes, 92 feared dead

A Russian military jet crashes en route to Syria carrying dozens of the Red Army Choir. The defence ministry says there are no survivors. Craig McCulloch reports.

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Archbishop of Canterbury says world needs 'glory of God'

In his Christmas Day message, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, says the world's problems can only go away with the "glory of God". Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Russian military jet crashes, 92 feared dead

A Russian military jet crashes en route to Syria carrying dozens of the Red Army Choir. The defence ministry says there are no survivors. Craig McCulloch reports.

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Palestinians and pilgrims attend Christmas Day service in Bethlehem

Palestinians, pilgrims and tourists attend Christmas Day morning service in Bethlehem, led by the acting Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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FBI warns of possible Islamic State-inspired attacks

Worshippers come together at churches across the U.S. despite a call from a pro-Islamic State website to attack holiday gatherings. Diane Hodges reports.

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Iraqi Christians celebrate first Christmas post Islamic State

Iraqi Christians flock to Bartella, a northern town recently retaken from Islamic State, to celebrate Christmas for the first time since 2013. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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The sights and sounds of three Christmas events around the world

As Christmas celebrations get underway around the world, thousands welcome the acting Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem in Bethlehem, Chinese Catholics hold Christmas mass and an Indian sand artist creates thousands of Santas on the beach in a bid for a world record. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russians celebrate holiday season under water

Russian divers hold a festive party under the waters of Lake Baikal. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Berlin truck attack: prime suspect's nephew arrested in Tunisia

Tunisian security forces have arrested three suspected militants after uncovering their links to Anis Amri, the prime suspect in the Berlin Christmas market attack.

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Passengers arrive in Tripoli after plane hijacking

The passengers held hostage on a Libyan plane have arrived in Tripoli. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Top Palestinian official hails UN vote as a 'day of victory'

Chief Palestinian Negotiator Erekat says adoption of anti-settlement resolution at U.N. security council "is a day of victory". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pro-government rally in eastern Aleppo after rebels leave

Hundreds of Syrians march through the bombed out streets of eastern Aleppo during a pro-government rally, while others return to their empty neighborhoods for first time in over five years of war. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Palestinian envoy says Israel 'not living in reality'

Riyad Mansour, the permanent Palestinian observer to the UN, welcomes the Security Council resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlements, saying those against it were "not living in reality". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Confiscated fireworks light up the sky in Lima

Police in Peru dispose of two tons of illegal fireworks by setting them alight, in response to the deadly explosion at a fireworks market in Mexico. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Merkel: failed asylum seekers must be expelled more quickly

German Chancellor Angela Merkel vows to increase security after a deadly attack on a Berlin Christmas market allegedly by a failed asylum seeker. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. abstains from UN vote to end Israeli settlement building

The U.S. abstains from a UN Security Council vote calling on Israel to stop building settlements on occupied Palestinian territory. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pakistan launches special Christmas train to promote religious harmony

Pakistan Railways inaugurates a Christmas peace train to spread a message of peace, love and harmony between different faiths in the country.

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Malta hijack drama ends without bloodshed

A hijacking drama ends in Malta after all passengers and crew are released and the hijackers surrender to authorities. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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German police make terror plot arrests

German police make two arrests in what they say was a planned attack on a major shopping mall. It's not clear if the suspects have links to the Berlin Christmas market attack on Monday. Jacob Greaves reports.

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Accused Berlin truck attacker pledged allegiance to Islamic State in video

The accused Berlin Christmas market attacker pledged his allegiance to Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and called for Islamic State supporters to take revenge on "crusaders" bombing Muslims, a video posted on Amaq news agency showed. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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More than 250 people arrested for alleged drinking in dry Indian state

Hundreds of people attending a wedding in the Indian state of Gujarat are arrested over allegedly consuming alcohol despite prohibition laws in the region.

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Berlin market attack suspect killed in shootout in Italy

Anis Amri, suspected as a perpetrator of Monday's Christmas market attack in Berlin, is killed in a shootout with police in Italy. Matthew Larotonda reports

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Mediterranean death toll is record 5,000 migrants this year

A record 5,000 migrants are believed to have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea this year, aid agencies said on Friday.

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Putin: U.S. Democrats trying to blame Russia for their election loss

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the U.S. Democratic Party is wrongly trying to blame its defeat in the presidential election on others. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hijacked Afriqiyah Airways jet lands in Malta

A Libyan airliner with 118 people on board lands in Malta after reportedly being hijacked. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Berlin market attack suspect killed in Italy

Italian police shot dead the man believed to be responsible for this week's Berlin Christmas market truck attack, killing Anis Amri after he pulled a gun on them during a routine check in the early hours of Friday.

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Japanese Emperor Akihito celebrates 83rd birthday

Japanese Emperor celebrates his 83rd birthday and says he hopes 2017 will be cheerful and calm

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Putin calls for stronger nuclear arsenal

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told the country's military chiefs Russia must strengthen its military capabilities. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Australia arrests seven over "imminent threat" of Christmas Day attacks

Australian police foil an alleged plot to attack prominent sites in the city of Melbourne with a series of bombs on Christmas Day that authorities call "an imminent terrorist event" inspired by Islamic State. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Japan's Abe prepares for year end visit to Pearl Harbor

Opinions are mixed as Shinzo Abe gears up for a visit to Hawaii, where Japanese forces launched an attack on U.S. troops in 1941. Tara Joseph reports.

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Celebrating victory in Aleppo

Pro-government supporters take to the streets of Aleppo to celebrate the Syrian government's victory in the city. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope decries "malevolent resistance" to needed Vatican reforms

Pope Francis decried "malevolent" internal resistance to his campaign to reform the Vatican bureaucracy and said lay men and women should get top jobs if they are more qualified than clerics. Nathan Frandino reports.

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In spirit of giving, Filipinos open up their homes at Christmas

Scores of people are flocking to see the homes of two Filipinos who have adorned their houses with thousands of Christmas lights.

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Japan's female hunters tackle stereotypes

A growing number of Japanese women are training to become hunters of wild animals, an activity traditionally taken up by men.

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Putin praises Russian military's show of strength in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country's armed forces have performed well in the fight against "international terrorists" in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Dashcam video shows truck rushing towards Berlin Christmas market

Dashcam video obtained exclusively by Reuters shows a truck rushing towards a Berlin Christmas market, in an attack that killed 12 people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Syrian girl tweets for 'Aleppo's children'

Syrian Bana Alabed says she began sending updates on Twitter "for the sake of Aleppo's children, to stay alive." Nathan Frandino reports.

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Trauma of Islamic State follows women after Mosul

Women at a camp for displaced Iraqis recall rape and torture in their former home of Mosul. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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YouTube star removed from plane for 'provocative behavior'

Delta Air Lines removed two men, including YouTube star Adam Saleh, from a plane in London for "provocative behavior, including shouting" but Saleh says he was just speaking Arabic on the phone. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Tempers flare over detained Argentine social leader

Protesters and police clash outside a courthouse in northern Argentina where a social activist is on trial for offenses including corruption. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Investigators search for clues in deadly Mexico fireworks blasts

The cause of a series of massive blasts at a fireworks market in which more than 30 people died is still unknown, Mexican officials say.

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A song of unity as Germany mourns market attack

A group of people gather to sing 'We are the world' in front of the church in Berlin where a truck attack killed 12 people.

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Russia's Putin pays tribute to slain diplomat

Slain Russian diplomat Andrei Karlov is given a state funeral in Moscow. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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German police hunt for Berlin attack suspects

German police raid two apartments in Berlin as they seek a Tunisian asylum-seeker suspected of being behind an attack on a Christmas market.

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Russia's Putin pays tribute to slain diplomat

Russian President Vladimir Putin pays his respects at a memorial ceremony for Andrei Karlov, the Russian ambassador to Turkey gunned down in Ankara. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Truck driver damages 41 vehicles in Thailand

A dash cam video captures the moment a truck driver damaged 41 vehicles during a police chase in Bangkok. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Taliban claims attack on house of Afghan MP

The Taliban claim responsibility for a suicide attack on the house of an Afghan member of parliament that officials say killed at least five people and wounded others. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Kremlin cold on Russian-U.S. ties

Russian-US ties are all but frozen, that's the damning state of affairs according to the Kremlin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Jacob Greaves reports.

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Aerial views show devastation after blast at Mexican fireworks market

Dramatic aerial video of Tultepec shows a fireworks market, razed to the ground, while forensic investigators search for clues as to what caused the explosions that killed at least 32 people.

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Exclusive: U.S. drones hacked by Russia in Ukraine

As the government of Ukraine continues its war with Russia-backed insurgents, military officials tell Reuters dozens of drones provided by the US have proven ineffective in the fight.

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Child burn victims in Mexico blast treated in U.S.

Several children badly injured in a massive fireworks market explosion north of Mexico City arrive in Galveston, Texas for medical treatment. Gavino Garay reports.

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Mexico's Pena Nieto holds minute of silence for fireworks blast victims

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto mourns the 31 lives lost at a fireworks market series of explosions just north of Mexico City. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Exclusive: US drones hacked by Russia in Ukraine

As the government of Ukraine continues its war with Russia-backed insurgents, military officials tell Reuters dozens of drones provided by the US have proven ineffective in the fight.

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Aid delivered to war-torn Mosul

Families from parts of Mosul recaptured from Islamic State militants by Iraqi government forces and its allies receive food and water at a checkpoint on the edge of the city. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Germany cleans up after deadly holiday attack, manhunt mounts

Berlin cleans up after a truck driver ploughed through a holiday market in Berlin killing 12, and authorities consider the at-large suspect to be armed and dangerous. Gavino Garay reports.

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Queen Elizabeth to lighten her charity workload

After decades as a patron of countless charities, academic institutions and sporting groups, Britain's 90-year-old Queen Elizabeth is stepping down from some of the roles she's held over the years. Graham Mackay reports.

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France's Hollande signs condolence book for Germany

French President Francois Hollande signs a condolence book expressing his sympathy to the victims of the Berlin attack. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Protesters call for Congo leader Kabila to step down

Protesters take to the streets in Kinshasa calling for DR Congo's President Joseph Kabila to step down following the end of his mandate. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Gulen aide says cleric not linked to envoy's death

An aide to exiled Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen says the group has no links to the killing of Russia's ambassador to Turkey. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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Mexico fireworks market explosion kills 27

The number killed in the fireworks market explosion north of Mexico City jumps to at least 27, with scores more wounded, authorities say. Gavino Garay reports.

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Vigil held for victims of Berlin truck attack

Mourners in Berlin hold a candlelight vigil near the site where a truck ploughed into a Christmas market crowd at night, killing 12 people and injuring 45 others. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russia, Iran, Turkey say ready to broker Syria deal

Russia, Iran and Turkey say they are ready to help broker a Syrian peace deal after the three countries hold talks in Moscow and adopt a declaration which sets out the core principles of a Syria peace agreement. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Remains of Russian ambassador arrive back home

The remains of Russian envoy Andrey Karlov arrive in Moscow a day after he was shot dead by an off-duty police officer in the Turkish capital, Ankara. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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In Egyptian village, Christian elder teaches the Koran

An 80-year-old Christian man from the Egyptian village of Minya has spent decades teaching Muslim children how to read and memorize their holy book.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth to ease her workload

The world's oldest monarch is to step down as patron from a number of national organizations after turning 90, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday.

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Russian, Turkish foreign ministers pay respects to slain envoy

Sergei Lavrov and Mevlut Cavusoglu lay flowers by a portrait of Andrei Karlov, Russia's ambassador to Turkey, who was shot dead on Monday.

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Investigators call for wider MH370 search

Investigators recommend extending the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. But as Reuters Correspondent Jonathan Barrett explains, the Australian Government has rejected the proposal.

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Remains of Russian ambassador sent home

A memorial service is held for slain Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov on the tarmac at Ankara's airport before his coffin is loaded onto a plane to be flown home. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Police probe terrorism link in Berlin market killings

Investigators suspect the driver of a truck that plowed into a crowd at a Berlin Christmas market, killing 12 people and injuring 48, did so intentionally in a terrorist attack.

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Chinese rush to get money out of the country

From overseas investments to foreign currency trades, Chinese citizens are dashing to move their money outside the country as their own currency near 8 1/2 year lows. But as Tara Joseph reports, authorities are intervening to slow the outflows.

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Photographs capture shooting death of Russian ambassador

Journalists inside the Ankara art gallery capture the moment Russia's ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, was assassinated. Gavino Garay reports.

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Gunman opens fire in Zurich mosque

A man storms into a Zurich mosque and opens fire on people praying, injuring three. Linda So reports.

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Several killed, some dozens injured in German market attack

Several people are left killed and up to 50 injured after a truck ploughs into crowd at a holiday market in Berlin, according to German newspaper Berliner Morgenpost. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Truck plows into crowd at Berlin Christmas market, nine dead

A truck plowed into a crowded Christmas market in the German capital Berlin on Monday evening, killing nine people and injuring up to 50 others, police said.

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State Dept condemns "despicable" assassination of Russian ambassador

The U.S. State Department says its thoughts and prayers are with the family of Russian ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov, who was shot dead at the hands of a gunman while making remarks at an art event in Ankara. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. sees China returning drone soon

The U.S. expects China to return an underwater U.S. drone as early as Tuesday after a Chinese naval vessel seized in last week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Gunman who shot Russian ambassador was off-duty officer: sources

Security sources tell Reuters the gunman who shot the Russian ambassador to Turkey in a fatal attack at an art gallery was an off-duty police officer who worked in the Turkish capital. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Russian ambassador gunned down in Ankara arrives at hospital

Andrei Karlov, Russian ambassador to Turkey, arrives at a hospital by ambulance after being gunned down at an Ankara art gallery by a gunman shouting, "Don't forget Aleppo." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russia Ambassador to Turkey reportedly shot dead

Turkish police gather at the scene in Ankara where Russia's ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov, later died of his wounds after being shot in the Turkish capital. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Over 40 die in Siberia after drinking bath oil for alcoholic kicks

At least 40 residents of the Siberian city of Irkutsk have died after drinking bath oil, Russian investigators say. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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Chinese artist live streams Beijing's smog to raise awareness

Artist Liu Bolin highlights northern China's severe air pollution problem by live streaming Beijing 's smog as he walks around the capital with multiple smartphones strapped to his body.

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Unusual celebrations mark Christmas season in Germany

Santa Claus scales a high-rise in Berlin, and Perchten monsters march through Bavaria, at Christmas celebrations in Germany. Diane Hodges reports.

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Carnage in Jordan

Deadly siege in Jordan as security forces free tourists trapped inside a medieval castle, amid reports a Canadian woman, two other civilians and four police officers were killed during exchange of gunfire. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Saudi Arabia says won't withdraw US investments

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says the Kingdom won't withdraw investments in the U.S. after the election of Donald Trump or due to the potential for lawsuits under the U.S. Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, known as JASTA. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Jordanian police continue to battle gunmen at a medieval castle

Jordanian police continue to battle gunmen at a medieval castle at Karak after an attack launched by unknown outlaws killed a Canadian tourist and a number of civilians and security personnel. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope prays for peaceful dialogue in DRC

The head of the Roman Catholic church calls on his followers to pray for a peaceful end to a political standoff in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Diane Hodges reports.

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Human Rights Watch calls for ASEAN countries to solve Rohingya crisis

Human Rights Watch says they hope to see ASEAN countries push for a resolution of Myanmar's Rohingya crisis, when they meet in Yangon on Monday, after the UN said it was getting daily reports of rapes and killings of the minority group. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Protesters demand end to austerity measures in Spain

Thousands take to the streets in the Spanish capital Madrid to demand an end to austerity measures. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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China to return seized U.S. drone

Officials say China will return an underwater U.S. drone seized by a naval vessel this week in the South China Sea, as Beijing says that Washington had been "hyping up" the incident. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Aleppo evacuation: Thousands await 'new deal'

A new deal is being negotiated to complete the evacuation of rebel-held areas of Syria's east Aleppo which ground to a halt on Friday after demands from pro-government forces that people also be moved out of two villages besieged by insurgents. Rosanna Philpott reports.

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Suicide bomber kills at least 30 soldiers in Yemen's Aden

A suicide bomber killed at least 30 soldiers in the southern Yemeni port city of Aden on Sunday a week after an attack by the militant Islamic State group killed 50 troops nearby. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Vigil to mourn victims of Cairo church bombing

A vigil takes place in Cairo to remember those who lost their lives in a bombing at the city's largest Coptic cathedral last Sunday (December 11). Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Cubans pay homage to St. Lazarus

Thousands of Cubans make the annual pilgrimage to venerate the island's patron saint, Lazarus, just weeks after burying their long-time leader, Fidel Castro. Diane Hodges reports.

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Turkey honors soldiers killed by car bomb

Turkish military officials pay tribute to the soldiers killed in a car bomb in Kayseri, hours after demonstrators gathered to denounce the attack. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Thousands of wreaths laid at Arlington

Remembrance wreaths are laid for fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery by thousands of volunteers taking part in the annual "Wreaths across America" event. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Rebels blame Aleppo hold-up on Iran

Syrian rebels blamed Iran and its Shi'ite-backed militias on Saturday of holding up a deal to evacuate civilians trapped in the remaining rebel bastion in Aleppo. Craig McCulloch reports.

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Austria searches freight trains in illegal migration crackdown

Austrian police have started searching freight trains traveling from Italy at night to tackle illegal migration and avert further deaths after two stowaways died earlier this month. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Turkey's Erdogan blames Kurdish militants after car bomb kills 13

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the militant Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) is responsible for a car bomb attack on a bus in the central city of Kayseri that killed 13 people and wounded 55 more, almost all of them soldiers. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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Polish police clash with protesters at parliament blockade

Police break up an hours-long blockade of exits from the Polish parliament by protesters amid Poland's biggest political standoff in years. Craig McCulloch reports.

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Polish police clash with protesters at parliament blockade

Police break up an hours-long blockade of exits from the Polish parliament by protesters amid Poland's biggest political standoff in years. Craig McCulloch reports.

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Pope celebrates mass on 80th birthday

Pope Francis says he is scared of old age after celebrating mass with 60 cardinals on his 80th birthday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Thousands rally in Turkey in solidarity with people of Aleppo

Thousands of activists demonstrate in Turkey near the Syrian border to show solidarity with the people of Aleppo in a rally organised by the Humanitarian Relief Foundation. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama to Putin on hacking: "cut it out"

U.S. President Barack Obama says he told Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop cyber attacks on the U.S. when the two leaders met in China. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Paris opens giant ice rink in Grand Palais

A 2,700-square-meter skating space, the world's largest non-permanent indoor ice rink, opens at the Grand Palais in Paris. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Assad regime cannot "slaughter its way to legitimacy": Obama

"Although you may achieve tactical victories, over the long term the Assad regime cannot slaughter its way to legitimacy," says U.S. President Obama during a White House news conference. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pamela Anderson visits Kremlin to promote wildlife conservation

American actress and activist Pamela Anderson visits the Kremlin to promote wildlife conservation efforts in Russia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S.-led strikes destroy tanks near Syria's Palmyra

Video released by the U.S. military shows an airstrike near Syria's Palmyra on a tank and an artillery piece purported to belong to the Islamic State militant group. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Young girl blows herself up in Damascus police station: state TV

Syrian state television said a young girl of about nine years of age blew herself up in a police station in the Midan neighbourhood of Damascus. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope Francis meets Colombian rivals

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and opposition leader Alvaro Uribe meet Pope Francis at the Vatican, as the government looks to build consensus for a peace deal with Marxist rebels. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russia election hacks done to help Trump: officials

U.S. officials say Russian President Vladimir Putin supervised his intelligence agencies' hacking of the U.S. presidential election to help Donald Trump win. Chris Dignam reports.

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Caviar in mass market as production spikes

A surge in production and cut-price deals from supermarkets are bringing caviar to the mass market.

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Beijing residents brace for smog alert

Authorities advised 23 northern cities in China to issue red alerts, the highest possible air pollution warning.

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South Korea's bird flu alert hits highest level ever

South Korea's agricultural ministry raises the nation's bird flu alert to the highest level for the first time after 16 million birds have been culled since the outbreak began last month. But as Reuters' Jane Chung reports, the disease is still spreading despite quarantine efforts.

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Putin personally involved in U.S. election hack – NBC

NBC News reports Russian President Vladimir Putin was personally involved in U.S. election hacking. Lisa Bernhard reports.

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26 tons of cocaine offloaded in Florida after seizure operation

The U.S. Coast Guard unloads $715 million worth of cocaine at Port Everglades, the result of a major international drug seizing operation. Gavino Garay reports.

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Trump to be deposed in lawsuit against celebrity chef

A Washington, D.C. judge rules that President-elect Donald Trump must be deposed in the first week of January, just days before his inauguration, in the billionaire's lawsuit against celebrity chef Jose Andres . Mana Rabiee reports.

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Washington says S. China Sea disputes can't be resolve by "might"

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest says resolution to disputes in the South China Sea should not be resolved by "might" after China defends its right to military installations in the region. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Assad says Aleppo's liberation is history in the making

In a cell phone interview, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the people of Syria were "writing history" with the liberation of Aleppo, and that the outcome of the Syrian war will not only impact Syria itself but will change the region and the world. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Diplomatic flurry as Aleppo evacuations begin

As evacuations in Aleppo finally get under way, EU leaders are discussing the next steps. France says those steps should include an all-out ceasefire and independent investigations of war atrocities. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Aleppo evacuations under way after ceasefire deal

Thousands of civilians and rebels are being evacuated as part of a ceasefire deal from the last rebel bastion in the Syrian city on Thursday.

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The scars left by Islamic State

Freed by Iraqi forces fighting to capture Mosul from Islamic State, the Hassan brothers recount the moment their hands were amputated by the militants over a year ago.

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Drone footage shows evacuees preparing to leave Aleppo

Aerial footage shot by a drone shows long lines of green buses preparing to take evacuees out of Aleppo as the government's grip on the Syrian city is strengthened.

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Vietnam starts dredging on South China Sea reef

New satellite images show a rising challenge to Beijing's might in the South China Sea. Vietnam is digging a new canal in one of its Spratly Island reefs, possibly the start of a bigger construction project. Reuters' Greg Torode explains why Hanoi is throwing resources at its island holdings in the region.

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Yahoo discloses new data breach affecting over 1 billion

Yahoo says over 1 billion users have been hacked in this latest data breach. Gavino Garay reports.

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Afghan plastic shirt boy meets soccer hero Messi

Soccer legend Lionel Messi meets Afghan boy who became an international sensation for wearing a jersey his dad made from him out of plastic bags. Gavino Garay reports.

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Italian PM wins Senate confidence vote

Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni wins a vote of confidence in the country's Senate, meaning his government can take office.

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Chile president slams economy minister for posing with blow-up doll

Chile's Michelle Bachelet, the country's first female president, calls the economy minister's photograph with a blow-up female doll "unacceptable" and says there is enough "machismo" in Chile as it is. Gavino Garay reports.

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Chile fire forces evacuations from poor neighborhood

Some 80 families are evacuated from their modest houses and wooden shacks outside the capital Santiago after grass fires spread to their poor neighborhood. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Final supermoon of 2016 rises above Acropolis

The final supermoon of 2016 shines above Greece's landmark Parthenon temple on Acropolis Hill. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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White House says Aleppo flare-up "deeply tragic"

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the U.S. "deeply concerned" about the situation in Aleppo, Syria, after a truce deal appeared to collapse. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Aleppo civilians find food stockpile at abandoned rebel depot

Residents in a neighborhood of eastern Aleppo accuse some local rebels of stockpiling aid packages before they abandoned their headquarters in the face of a government advance. Mana Rabiee reports.

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A Trump restaurant opens in northern Iraq

A Kurdish businessman in northern Iraqi city of Duhok hopes that his fish restaurant bearing Donald Trump's name will attract customers.

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Syrian military, allies release video of shelling of eastern Aleppo

Syrian military and its allies release video of shelling of eastern Aleppo.

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Peruvian Santa Claus in anti-drug operation

Undercover police dressed as Santa Claus arrested four alleged drug traffickers in Peru's capital.

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China to punish mystery U.S. carmaker

China's set to slap a penalty on an unnamed U.S. carmaker for 'monopolistic behavior' according to state media Wednesday. As Reuters John Ruwitch reports, the timing of this announcement is suspicious.

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Duterte comments raise questions over his health

Philippines strongman Rodrigo Duterte is known for speaking freely, but he's now drawing attention for unexpected comments he's made about his own health. As Manny Mogato reports from Manila, speculation about the president's condition has been swirling for some time.

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Japan vote puts big-time casinos on the cards

A casino bill clears a key Japanese parliament panel, paving the way for high-stakes gambling and casino resorts. As Reuters' Tom Wilson reports, critics are worried high-stakes gaming may exacerbate problems that already exist with what Japan's currently tolerated betting: gambling addiction and organized crime.

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Anwar loses final appeal

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has lost his final appeal against his conviction for a sex offence. Paul Chapman reports.

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Osprey aircraft grounded after Japan crash

The U.S. military has grounded all its tilt-rotor Osprey aircraft in Japan after one of the planes crashed into the sea. Paul Chapman reports.

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Peru drugs suspects get visit from Santa

Peruvian anti-drug officers in Santa outfits have arrested four suspected traffickers in a raid on a house in Lima. Paul Chapman reports.

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Brazil spending cap sparks angry protests

Protesters take to the streets as Senators approve a 20-year limit on public spending by constitutional amendment unprecedented in Brazil.

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Opera singers serenade Argentine commuters

Argentina's Opera Periferica stages a live performance of Bach's Christmas Oratorio in the Buenos Aires metro station. Diane Hodges reports.

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Bill Gates meets with Donald Trump

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates meets with Donald Trump in New York and says he spoke with the president-elect about innovation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Unusual Chile volcano activity sparks interest, worries

Concerns amongst experts mount after increased activity at a volcanic complex near the Chile-Argentina border, prompting fears of a devastating eruption. Nathan Frandino reports.

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UN chief renews calls to 'stop the carnage' in Syria

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon renews his call for all fighters and their allies to "stop the carnage" in Syria, and in particular eastern Aleppo. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Syrian refugee family brings taste of Syria to German Christmas market

The Ballish family serves falafel at a small-town Bavarian Christmas market and shows an exhibition of paintings depicting life in Syria during the war.

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Japanese cargo ship arrives at ISS

More than four tons of food, batteries and other supplies arrives at the International Space Station when a Japanese cargo ship successfully docks with the facility. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Jordanian women break taboos through plumbing

Khawlah al-Shiekh, one of the first women plumbers in Jordan, wants to counter gender prejudices by providing plumbing training to other women.

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Vodka advert stirs debate in South Korea

An advertisement on Absolut Vodka Korea's Facebook page featuring historic protests against President Park Geun-hye is met with disapproval by South Koreans.

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President-elect shakes hands with Kanye West at Trump Tower

President-elect Donald Trump says he discussed "life" with rapper Kanye West during a meeting at Trump Tower. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Surveillance video shows church blast in Egypt

Surveillance video shows the moment a bomb exploded in a chapel adjoining St. Mark's Cathedral, Cairo's largest church and seat of the Coptic papacy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Atlanta zoo names giant panda twins

Giant panda fans worldwide have chosen the names Ya Lun and Xi Lun for the new female twins at the Atlanta zoo.

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Syrian army, Iraqi militia reportedly killing Aleppo civilians - U.N.

The United Nations said on Tuesday it had reports that Syrian government troops and allied Iraqi militias had killed civilians in eastern Aleppo. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hong Kong leadership race heats up

The electoral race for Hong Kong's next leader is off and running, after the city's unpopular chief executive said he would step down next year. But as Tara Joseph reports, whoever wins the top spot will need both the nod of Beijing.

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China remembers Nanjing massacre

China holds its third state memorial ceremony to remember the victims of the 1937 Nanjing massacre, when Japanese troops reportedly killed hundreds of thousands of Chinese. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Cyber attack review to prevent future interference: Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama says he called for a review of cyber attacks and foreign intervention in the 2016 election so that such attacks can be prevented in the future. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Trump still winner after Wisconsin recount

Wisconsin's Election Commission it found no problems while recounting the ballots in the U.S. presidential election and prepares to certify Donald Trump as the winner of their 10 electoral votes. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Syrian general says Aleppo offensive in final stages

The Syrian army releases video showing clashes with rebel forces in Aleppo, as a military source say the government and its allies are in the "last moments before declaring victory". Natasha Howitt reports.

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Bomb threat prompts Lufthansa flight to land in New York

A Lufthansa Airlines flight from Houston, Texas to Frankfurt, Germany is diverted to New York's Kennedy Airport after officials receive a bomb threat. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump meets with prospective advisers, lawmakers

President-elect Donald Trump meets with a series of lawmakers and prospective members of his new administration as he prepares to take office January 20. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Turkey detains 235 over Kurdish militant links after Istanbul blasts

Some 235 people are detained over alleged links to the Kurdish militants in nationwide raids, Turkish interior ministry says in a written statement. Diane Hodges reports.

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Taiwan's not a "bargaining chip": White House

The White House says the U.S. is committed to its longstanding policy that Taiwan is part of "one China," but will not use Taiwan as leverage in any dealings with Beijing. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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White House supports congressional review of Russian hacking

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the president supports reviews by Congress of Russian interference into the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Egyptian Christians bury bomb victims

Egyptians mourn 24 people killed in Sunday’s bomb attack at Cairo’s Coptic cathedral, saying police have failed to protect the country’s Christian minority.

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Guterres swears-in as new UN chief

Incoming U.N. chief Antonio Guterres takes his oath of office before taking over the role on January 1. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Syrian army says battle for Aleppo is "at its end"

The Syrian army is in the "final stages" of recapturing Aleppo after a sudden advance that has pushed rebels to the brink of collapse, a Syrian general said on Monday. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Istanbul twin bombings death toll increases

The death toll for twin bombings outside an Istanbul soccer stadium on Saturday has risen to 44 people.

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Syrian army evacuates Palmyra after Islamic State assault

Footage released by Amaq, a news agency linked to Islamic State, purports to show abandoned vehicles and buildings in Palmyra after the militant group recaptured the ancient city. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'Gold' represents 2016, according to Japanese national poll

A national poll in Japan says the Kanji character for 'gold' best represents the year of 2016.

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China warns Trump to uphold 'one China' principle

China has expressed "serious concern" after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said the United States did not necessarily have to consider Taiwan as part of "one China". Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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China luxury spending makes a comeback

A weaker currency and fresh nudge from Beijing is boosting the once-lackluster luxury sector in China. Tara Joseph reports that's a welcome relief after three years of slumping sales from a corruption crackdown on flashy spending.

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Gambia's president under pressure to step down

Critics say Gambia's president Yahya Jammeh is "behaving like a dictator" by rejecting the result of last week's election. Now the country's top court will decide what happens next. Eve Johnson reports.

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Where China's high rollers go to splurge

Look no further than the island of Saipan to see the odds stacked against China's battle to cut off cash leaving its borders. As Farah Master reports, the U.S.-administered island has hit it big with a flood of Chinese money at its new casino.

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Syria's Assad attends prayers as Aleppo battle rages

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attends prayers at a mosque in Damascus as he appears to come closer to victory in the battle for Aleppo. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iraq army makes gains in gruelling Mosul battle

Iraq's elite forces say they have liberated 35 districts in eastern Mosul, pushing back Islamic State militants in a slow and hard-fought advance into the city. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Syrian rebels offered secret U.S.-backed deal to leave Aleppo

A Reuters exclusive reveals Syrian rebels have received a secret offer -- leave Aleppo in exchange for safe passage elsewhere. Gavino Garay reports.

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Reports of Russian election hacking should alarm "every American" -Schumer

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the fact that FBI and CIA disagree over Republican National Committee hack shows need for investigation and expresses concern over possible Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Italian president mandates foreign minister to form new government

Italian President Sergio Mattarella gives Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni the mandate to form a new government after the resignation of premier Matteo Renzi. Rough Cut – subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Islamic State and Syrian army both claim gains in Palmyra

Islamic State militants and Syria's Russian-backed army both claim to have the upper hand in the battle to control the ancient desert city of Palmyra, as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appears to be on the cusp of victory over rebels in the beleaguered city of Aleppo. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Animal holiday cheer and Christmas 'miracles'

Polar bears and river otters enjoy the early snowy weather at the Portland Zoo, reindeer graze a cemetery in Idaho, and one lucky kitten in Tennessee is called a Christmas 'miracle' after surviving being shrink-wrapped to a box. Gavino Garay reports.

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Over 100 killed in Nigeria church collapse

Reports from Nigeria suggest a church collapse in the southeast killed over 100 people during a service that included government officials, as authorities arrest the local contractor who erected the structure. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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German home becomes indoor winter wonderland

A German couple gets into the Christmas spirit by filling their house with decorations and over 100 Christmas trees. Gavino Garay reports.

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McCain, Conway weigh in on Russia election hacking allegations

Republican Arizona Senator John McCain says the idea of Russians hacking into U.S. affairs is nothing new, while Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway defends comments from the President-elect in which he said the notion that Moscow hacked the election was "ridiculous." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Turkey vows vengeance as funerals held for blast victims.

Turkey vows vengeance against Kurdish militants it says were likely behind twin bombings that killed 38 people and wounded 155 in Istanbul, as funerals are held for the victims. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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At least 25 killed in Egypt cathedral blast

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for a bomb blast at Cairo's main Coptic Christian cathedral which killed at least 25 people, mostly women, and injured nearly 50 others. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Turkey in day of mourning

Turkey declares a day of national mourning for victims of Saturday night's double bombing in Istanbul.

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Suicide bomb targets Mogadishu port

Police say a suicide car bomb at the entrace of Somalia's biggest port in the capital, Mogadishu, has killed at least four people.

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Tiny Pacific island soaks up Chinese gambling cash

The sleepy Pacific island of Saipan is the latest hotspot for floods of Chinese cash after a casino set up by a former Macau junket operator started operations last year. Paul Chapman reports.

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IS retakes much of Palmyra

Video from an Islamic State-affiliated new agency purports to show IS fighters advancing on the Syrian city of Palmyra.

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Kenya tanker fireball horror

At least 25 people were killed when an oil tanker burst into flames sending a fireball onto one of Kenya's main highways. Paul Chapman reports.

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Dozens killed in Istanbul bombings

Video shows police firing into the air in response to explosions which killed more than two dozen people, near a football stadium in Istanbul. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump expected to name Exxon CEO Tillerson as secretary of state: source

A source says U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as the country's top diplomat. Gavino Garay reports.

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Injured arrive at hospital after Istanbul blast

Ambulances carrying the injured arrive at a hospital after a suspected car bomb killed at least 13 people outside a football stadium in Istanbul. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Voters in Ghana hope for economic reform from president-elect

Voters celebrate the news of Ghana's opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo winning the nation's presidential election and hope the 72-year-old will real genuine economic reform. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Explosion rocks central Istanbul

Turkey's Interior Ministry says a suspected car bomb outside a football stadium in central Istanbul injured at least 20 people. Gavino Garay reports.

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Syrian opposition appears resigned Aleppo will fall

The Syrian opposition meets with its backers including France and the U.S. for talks in Paris, as the Syrian government claims victory in retaking the rebel-held eastern half of the city. Mana Rabiee reports.

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2016 Nobel Prize winners awarded in Sweden

This year's Nobel Prize winners in the field of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and economics receive their awards at a royal ceremony in Stockholm. Gavino Garay reports.

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Death toll rises as cargo train explodes in Bulgaria

At least 5 people are killed and 25 injured when a cargo train derails and explodes in the northeastern Bulgarian village of Hitrino, demolishing some 20 buildings. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Carter pledges extra US forces in Syria

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says another 200 military personnel will help in the fight against Islamic State in Syria. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Marchers demand South Korean president's resignation

Thousands of people have marched on the presidential palace in Seoul to demand Park Geun-hye's resignation after a vote to impeach her.

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Fatal accident theme park reopens

The Dreamworld theme park in Australia has reopened for business after October's deadly ride accident which killed four people. Paul Chapman reports.

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Record drugs seizure in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan authorities have seized a record 800kg of cocaine from a ship docked in Colombo following a tip-off.

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Gambia's president rejects election defeat

Gambia's president says he now rejects the outcome of an election which he lost after 22 years in power. Paul Chapman reports.

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Cleanup underway after Indonesia quake

Residents hit by the deadly earthquake in Indonsia's Aceh province begin clearing away the debris. Paul Chapman reports.

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Vatican lights up Christmas tree

Crowds gather to witness the lighting of the Vatican Christmas tree in St Peter's Square.

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Ghana opposition leader wins election

Ghana's opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo wins outright majority in presidential election, according to the electoral commission. Gavino Garay reports.

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British police say soccer child sex scandal widespread

Authorities investigating allegations of widespread child sex abuse find possible links across some 98 clubs, including some from the Premier League. Gavino Garay reports.

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Fresh Aleppo offensive brings Assad closer to victory

The Syrian army presses forward with a fresh offensive to retake the last remaining areas in Aleppo held by rebels, in an operation that would bring victory in the civil war closer for President Bashar al-Assad. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Russian doping program "a cover-up of an unprecedented scale": McLaren report

The final part of the World Anti-Doping Agency's McLaren report says Russian athletes were involved in an institutional conspiracy to conceal positive doping tests as Moscow 'hijacked international sport'. Gavino Garay reports.

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China ready to outplay Trump: analyst

Beijing says cooperation between the U.S. and China must continue despite critical comments made about China by President-elect Donald Trump. One analyst says, "if Trump thinks he's going to out-negotiate the Chinese he's got another thing coming". Mana Rabiee reports.

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Florida governor lifts last Zika zone in Miami Beach

Florida Governor Rick Scott lifts the final "Zika zone" in Miami Beach with no new cases identified in the past 45 days. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Deadly blast targets policemen in Cairo

A recently emerged Egyptian militant group claimed responsibility for a bomb attack in Cairo on Friday (December 9) that killed six policemen and wounded three others.

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Drone footage of Aleppo's Old City, now under Syrian army control

The Syrian army has released drone footage showing the widespread destruction in Old Aleppo, which it took control of from rebels this week. Bombed-out buildings and destroyed roads, the result of ground fighting and air strikes, could be seen in the footage released on Thursday as the army pressed ahead with an offensive to retake all of Aleppo, once Syria's most populous city.

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Migrants cheer as they reach Europe

Dozens of sub-Saharan African migrants climb over border fences to arrive at Spain's north African enclave of Ceuta on Friday.

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Brexit wrong fit for English costume company

A 122 year-old British party costume business says it will move its headquarters from the UK because of the Brexit vote. Reuters Emily Wither reports.

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U.S. to "remain committed" to Afghanistan: Carter

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter reassures Afghans that the U.S. will continue to support Kabul, amid doubts over President-elect Donald Trump's foreign policy stance. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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S. Korea's president impeached in parliamentary vote

South Korean lawmakers vote to impeach President Park Geun-hye over a corruption scandal, immediately suspending her powers. Reuters' Tony Munroe explains what now lies ahead for Park and her Prime Minister.

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Drone footage shows Aleppo destruction

New footage released by the Syrian army shows the scale of destruction in Aleppo, which was once Syria's largest city.

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Casino stocks tumble on fears of Macau ATM cuts

Shares in casinos from Las Vegas to Sydney tumble as word spreads that Macau plans to slash the amount of money that can be taken out at ATMs using China's state-owned bank card service UnionPay. But as Graham Mackay reports, this is about a lot more than just buying chips at the blackjack table.

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South Korea to impeach president

South Korea's lawmakers have voted to impeach President Park Geun-hye over an alleged influence-peddling scandal. Paul Chapman reports.

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Three accused in Thailand murder

Three French nationals have been charged with murder following the death of one of their countrymen on the resort island of Koh Samui.

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The scramble for relief in Mosul

Iraqi police fire shots in the air as residents of Mosul threaten to overrun the first distribution of aid by UN agencies inside the city. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Further arrest over Colombia plane crash

Another man has been arrested over the LaMia airline plane crash in Colombia which killed nearly all the members of a Brazilian soccer team. Paul Chapman reports.

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A homecoming in Aleppo

Syrian families return to their homes in al-Sakhour district in eastern Aleppo after rebel fighters fled the area following intense fighting. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Pope offers prayers for the abandoned

Pope Francis offers prayers for those who feel left behind at a ceremony near a statue of the Madonna at Rome's Spanish Steps. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Ghana opposition leader says 'quietly confident' of election victory

Ghana's main opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo addresses jubilant crowds in Accra saying he is "quietly confident"' he has won the elections and calls on supporters to remain calm and await the official results. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Former U.S. astronaut, Senator John Glenn dies in Ohio at 95

John Glenn, who became one of the 20th century's greatest explorers as the first American to orbit Earth and later as the world's oldest astronaut, in addition to a long career as a U.S. senator, died on Thursday at age of 95. Here's a look back at his Friendship 7 capsule launch on February 20, 1962.

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End game in Aleppo

The Syrian army's advance in Aleppo slowed Thursday but a victory was still firmly in sight after President Assad vowed that retaking the city would change the course of the war. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Christmas comes early for France's Le Pen

France's far right politician Marine Le Pen visits Paris' biggest Christmas market as polls show her topping the first round of the 2017 election. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Iraqi militiawoman fighting IS

Mother of five Miaad al-Jubbouri is the sole woman in a joint force of Iraqi army and tribal militias fighting Islamic State in northern Iraq.

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U.N. says Russia no longer promising pause in Aleppo fighting

U.N. Syria humanitarian adviser Jan Egeland says a pause in fighting in and around Aleppo is the only way to create a humanitarian corridor for residents of the besieged city. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'Silent extinction' of giraffes in Africa

The number of giraffes have declined by as much as 40 percent since the 1980s driven by illegal hunting and an expansion of farmland in Africa, according to the Red List of endangered species.

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Japanese kindergarten brings back prewar values

A kindergarten in Osaka hopes to instill patriotism in children by offering a curriculum focused on Japanese traditions and culture.

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Pope prays for Indonesia quake victims

Pope Francis prays for the victims of Wednesday's 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia as the death toll passes 100. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Peru protest by court workers ends in violence

Clashes break out between demonstrators and police in Lima during a protest by court employees demanding a pay rise and better working conditions.

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Where South Korea's national scandal stops

If South Korean President Park Geun-hye is impeached by parliament on Friday, she'll have an uphill court battle ahead of her. Reuters Jack Kim explains it could be months before her fate is decided.

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Hong Kong's growing garbage epidemic

Plastic and junk are piling up on Hong Kong's beaches as the city earns the unwelcome label of being one of the biggest litter creators in the world. As Tara Joseph reports, the government has been slow to respond.

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Hunt for survivors intensifies after Indonesian quake

A day on from the earthquake that killed almost 100 people, rescue teams are racing against time in the search for life beneath the rubble. Meanwhile, hospitals are overwhelmed and there aren't enough medical staff to deal with the wounded. Graham Mackay reports.

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Death toll climbs to over 100 in Indonesia

Search and rescue efforts continue in Indonesia after a deadly earthquake that killed more than 100 people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Facing a bitter victory in Aleppo

Syrian army officials inspect the Old City of Aleppo after regaining full control of it. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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John Glenn, former U.S. astronaut, hospitalized

John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and a former U.S. senator and war hero, has been hospitalized for more than a week, an official says. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hope and sacrifice as Bolivians search for water

A hard-hitting drought choking Bolivia is taking its toll on livestock and farmers well outside of the capital La Paz. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Fighting to the finish in Mosul

Intense fighting in the effort to push Islamic State out of Mosul. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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75 years on, Pearl Harbor remembers day of "infamy"

Pearl Harbor survivors and WWII veterans are saluted for their service and sacrifice during the 75th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration at Hawaii's Kilo Pier. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fighter jets take off on bombing missions against Islamic State

Commander Eric Malbrunot, aboard the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, says he and the French military are determined in their fight against Islamic State in Operation Inherent Resolve. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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At least 40 feared dead in Pakistan plane crash

Amateur video shows burning wreckage after a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane carrying about 40 people crashed in a mountainous area in the north of the country.

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History lessons from World War Two

The head of the National Mall said World War Two provides vital lessons on "civil discourse," and "mutual understanding," at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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At least 36 dead in Pakistin plane crash

A plane carrying about 40 passengers and crew crashed on the slope of a mountain in northern Pakistan on Wednesday, with witnesses at the site of the flaming wreckage saying there were unlikely to be any survivors. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Trudeau sheds tears over Syrian refugees

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wiped away tears during a televised reunion with a Syrian refugee on Friday, one year after welcoming him and his family at Toronto airport. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Afghan women push boundaries one wheelie at a time

The young women of Afghanistan's first freestyle cycling club hope to trailblaze a new path for future generations in the conservative Muslim nation.

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Survivors unlikely in Pakistan plane crash: officials

Officials say there are unlikely to be any survivors after a plane carrying 47 people onboard crashed in northern Pakistan. Nathan Frandino reports.

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'Human swan' makes three-month migration

Conservationist Sacha Dench returns to the UK for the final leg of a 7,000 km (4,350 mile) paramotoring expedition, following the migration of swans from Russia.

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Voting begins in Ghana elections

Long lines form at voting stations across Ghana as President John Mahama runs for a second term, with the country's opposition leader his closest challenger.

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China urges U.S. to block Taiwan leader's transit

Beijing calls on Washington to block Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen from transiting through the U.S. on her way to Guatemala in January. Reuters' John Ruwitch explains why China is taking a simple stopover so seriously

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Women's U-20 World Cup champs welcomed in Pyongyang

North Koreans welcome national team returning from U-20 Women’s World Cup. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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HSBC lions spark divisive LGBT debate in Hong Kong

Colorful 'pride' statues outside HSBC's Hong Kong headquarters have sparked a big debate over LGBT rights. As Tara Joseph reports, surveys show nearly half of Hong Kongers feel unsure about LGBT people.

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At least 52 dead in Aceh quake

An earthquake in Indonesida's Ache province kills at leat 52 people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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US Defence Secretary says US has 'important' interests in Asia-Pacific

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter pledges United States' commitments to its alliance with Asia-Pacific during his trip to Japan. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Libyan forces clear last Islamic State hold-out in Sirte

Libyan forces backed by U.S. air strikes finish clearing the last Islamic State hold-out in Sirte after a six-month battle for the militant group's former North African stronghold. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Freestyle cycling takes off in Kabul

Danger in Kabul's first freestyle cycling club is not just from wheelies and tricks. Julie Noce reports.

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Germany's Merkel says burqa "does not belong in our country"

German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterates her position on burqas, telling her conservative CDU that "a full veil is inappropriate in our country" and "should be banned." Rough Cut – subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Libyan forces clear last Islamic State hold-out in Sirte

Libyan forces backed by U.S. air strikes finished clearing the last Islamic State hold-out in Sirte on Tuesday after a six-month battle for the militant group's former North African stronghold. The forces gained full control over a final patch of ground in Sirte's Ghiza Bahriya district after fierce clashes. Several dozen women and children who had been holed up with the militants were able to leave the ruined buildings where they had made their last stand.

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Trump says SoftBank to invest $50 billion in U.S.

President elect Donald Trump says SoftBank of Japan has agreed to invest $50 billion in the U.S. toward businesses and 50,000 new jobs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Israeli Arabs sign up for Israeli army in a bid to belong

Some Israeli Arabs are enlisting for the Israel Defense Forces despite criticism from their own communities.

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Golden 'King Bibi' statue stirs debate in Israel

A golden statue of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which was created as a political protest by the sculptor, was toppled after a brief public appearance at Tel Aviv's Rabin Square on Tuesday.

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Trump's call with Taiwan "much ado about nothing": Ryan

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan says it was "prudent" for President-elect Donald Trump to take a "congratulatory" phone call from Taiwan's leader. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iraq army launches fresh Mosul assault

Iraqi army units advanced from southeast Mosul towards a bridge across the Tigris in the city center on Tuesday, in an attack that could give fresh impetus to the hard fought, seven-week battle for Islamic State's northern Iraq stronghold. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Thailand floods kill over a dozen people

Floods in Thailand have killed 14 people and badly affected southern holiday islands as the country heads into the December-January high season for tourism.

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Thousands of Indians mourn charismatic leader

Thousands mourn AIADMK party leader Jayalalithaa Jayaram, who has a cult following in Tamil Nadu state, after the charismatic politician died Monday from a cardiac arrest.

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Thailand tourists stranded by heavy rains

Tourists in parts of Thailand have been stranded by heavy rains which have brought floods and led to deadly accidents.

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Trump wants 60 new ships for Navy's fleet

A top Navy officer tells Reuters Donald Trump's plan to boost the U.S. Navy fleet to 350 ships is within the Pentagon's capabilities, as long as Congress can remove spending rigid limits.

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Torture and detention in China's corruption crackdown

A Human Rights Watch report details first-hand accounts of torture of card-holding Communist Party members under China's anti-corruption campaign. As Tara Joseph reports, anonymous interviewees say those who fall foul of the party are abducted to secret detention centers.

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Indian politician's death sparks outpouring of grief

The sudden death of Tamil Nadu's chief minister unleashes a public outpouring of grief from thousands of her supporters. Paul Chapman reports.

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Renzi delays resignation

Italy's prime minister has agreed not to step down until after the budget is passed in the next few days. Paul Chapman reports.

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Two dead in southern Spain floods

Residents along Spain's Costa del Sol are cleaning up after deadly floods brought by the heaviest rains in years. Diane Hodges reports.

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From island life to Olympic snow

Pita Taufatofua, a taekwondo specialist from Tonga who became famous after his shirtless entrance at the Summer Olympics, announces he will now compete in cross-country skiing. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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10 children from Russian acrobatics team killed in bus crash

Ten children are among 12 people killed after a bus carrying a team of young Russian acrobats is involved in a head-on collision in the western Siberian region of Khanty-Mansiysk. Mana Rabiee reports.

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U.S. reaffirms 'One China' policy after Trump's Taiwan call

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says U.S. officials have been in touch with Chinese counterparts to reiterate the 'One China' policy after President-elect Donald Trump's protocol-bending phone call with Taiwan's president. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Youth acrobatics team killed in West Siberia bus crash

At least twelve people are killed including ten children when a bus carrying a youth acrobatics team crashes into a truck.

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Scores reported killed in Syria's Idlib

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, over 80 people have been killed in airstrikes on Sunday and Monday in rebel-held Idlib.

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Austria rejects the far-right

Residents in Vienna say the runoff presidential election that had Austrian voter's rejecting an anti-immigration candidate from the far-right Freedom Party was good for Europe, but that lawmakers need to do more to stop the wave of populism sweeping Western democracies. Subtitled Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Recapture of Mosul "possible" before Trump takes office

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the recapture of the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State is "possible" before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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UK Supreme Court says Brexit case about law, not politics

The president of Britain's Supreme Court says a landmark case to decide whether the government can trigger the formal divorce process from the European Union without parliament's approval was a matter of law and not politics. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Italy's Renzi to resign after referendum rout

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is set to resign after suffering a crushing defeat in a referendum on constitutional reform.

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Guest tells of Pakistan hotel blaze drama

One of the guests at a hotel in the Pakistani city of Karachi describes her ordeal when a fire swept through the building. Paul Chapman reports.

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Shock resignation by New Zealand's Prime Minister

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key makes a surprise announcement that he will resign in a week. Reuters' Jane Wardell says it's an unexpected move after he's enjoyed a largely popular eight years in office.

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Interrment ends Cuba's nine days of mourning

Cuba ends its nine days of mourning for Fidel Castro as his ashes are interred at a cemetery in the south-east. Paul Chapman reports.

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Hong Kong connects to China's booming tech sector

The long waited stock trading link between Hong Kong and China's tech-dominated Shenzhen exchange goes live. As Tara Joseph reports, the connection gives international investors access to hundreds of tech stocks listed in the booming southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.

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NZ's English says he's considering leadership after PM Key resignation

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Bill English may vie to lead the ruling National Party after the surprise resignation of Prime Minister John Key. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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US Army refuses North Dakota pipeline permit

Opponents of a controversial oil pipeline through North Dakota celebrate after the U.S. Army refuses permission to run it under Lake Oahe. Paul Chapman reports.

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NZ prime minister to quit

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says he's stepping down in a surprise move.

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Opponents celebrate Renzi defeat

Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is poised to hand in his formal resignation after losing a referendum on constitutional reform. Paul Chapman reports.

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Iraqi forces battle back against Islamic State counter-attacks in Mosul

Iraqi forces are fighting back against a series of Islamic State counter-attacks in Mosul this weekend. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Women and children freed from Islamic State captivity

About 50 women and children freed from Islamic State captivity in Libya are treated at a hospital in Misrata. Diane Hodges reports.

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Van der Bellen says Austrian election victory sends pro-European message

After winning Austria's presidential election, Alexander Van der Bellen says his victory sends a pro-European message. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fidel Castro laid to rest in Santiago de Cuba

The ashes of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro are placed in a stone tomb in a Santiago de Cuba cemetery, the final resting place of the revolutionary leader. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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A homecoming in Aleppo

Residents who fled eastern Aleppo for government-held areas early in the war begin returning to Hanano district recently captured from the rebels. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Sounding off about Fidel at Little Havana barbershop

Employees at a small Latino-owned barbershop in Little Havana popular with Cuban-Americans are critical of late leader Fidel Castro, but say they planned to watch his funeral on television. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Storm descends on Russia's Sochi

An intense storm descends upon Russia's Olympic city of Sochi, flooding yards of seaside hotels and uprooting palm trees. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Berlusconi votes in Italian referendum

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has voted in a referendum which will decide the political future of current Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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A solemn morning to say goodbye to Cuba's Fidel

Cubans are waking up to a solemn morning in the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba, where the country is saying goodbye to the late Fidel Castro. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Businesses boom at South Korea protest venue

Seoul's weekend protests give a welcome boost in business for restaurants around the protest venue. Yiming Woo reports.

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Germans feast on giant Christmas cake

Dresden in Germany marks an official start to the Christmas season by cutting up and feasting on a giant traditional Stollen cake. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Italy PM casts ballot in future-deciding vote

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi casts his vote in a referendum, following a promise to resign if he loses. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Anti-Fidel Castro 'party packs' selling fast in Florida

Anti-Fidel Castro 'party packs' are flying off the shelves at a store in Florida run by a Cuban exile. Yiming Woo reports.

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Cubans vow to defend Fidel Castro's legacy

President Raul Castro leads tens of thousands of Cubans in a pledge to defend the socialist legacy of his brother Fidel Castro during a final tribute. Rough cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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