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

US President defends troops withdrawal from Syria in surprise Iraq visit

Several nations have embraced use of medicinal cannabis including Canada, Australia, Israel, and many states in US

Epicentre was located north of Catania, where several families spent the night in the streets

Western governments accuse Russia of acting illegally against Ukraine

Whale hunting is thorny subject in Japan's otherwise largely amiable foreign policy

The incident happened at Beijing Jiaotong University in western part of the city

Report attempts to map Christian persecution across Middle East, Africa and Asia