Israel's Defence Ministry approved nearly 2,200 settlement homes in West Bank

Despite international criticism Japan is one of the very few developed nations to retain death penalty

Media reports said the injured man underwent life-saving surgery

During the inspection of a 'suspicious' package

Amid frosty relations between Beijing and Ottawa

The premier's coalition was left with a one-seat majority after defence minister stepped down in November

After the couple came to Thailand for Christmas

In an attempt to avoid a repeat of October's shambolic legislative vote

Authorities also administer a 5 kilometre no-go zone around Anak Krakatoa

Deputy US Trade Representative Jeffrey Gerrish will lead the US team for talks during the week