Norway FM Radio Shutdown: Oslo To Go Digital Despite Critics Saying Switch Could Cut Off Millions
Critics said the move was risky and unpopular, pointing out that nearly 2 million cars in the nation are not equipped with Digital Audio Broadcasting receivers.
Will North Korea Attack US? Pyongyang Rallies In Support Of Kim Jong Un’s Ballistic Missile Test Claims
Kim said in his New Year speech that North Korea was in the final stages of testing an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S.
Islam In France: Deputy Mayor Sends Police To School To Protest Arabic-Language Classes
The deputy mayor of Six-Fours-les-Plages in southeastern France said he acted on a Facebook post that alleged the students were being forced to learn the language.
Who Will Pay For Donald Trump’s Wall? Congress, Not Mexico, May Fund Border Wall Construction, Report Says
Donald Trump’s transition team told GOP officials the real estate mogul had signaled that the building of the wall will be funded by American tax dollars, CNN reported.
How To Stop Trump: Bernie Sanders Warns President-Elect Not To Repeal Obamacare Using Trump’s 2015 Tweet
Bernie Sanders used an oversized printout of one of President-elect Donald Trump’s tweets as a prop during the Senate’s Wednesday debate on the future of the Affordable Care Act.
Who Is William Hagerty? Trump's Pick For US Envoy To Japan Is Tennessee Businessman, Reports Say
The Nashville native, who founded private equity firm Hagerty Peterson, has spent several years in Japan during his time with business consulting firm Boston Consulting Group.
Is Queen Elizabeth The Last Queen? Why Prince Charles' Wife Camilla Parker Bowles Won't Share Royal Title
If Queen Elizabeth retires, abdicates or dies, Charles will be crowned the next king but it is unclear if his wife Camilla Parker Bowles will be named queen, a largely ceremonial title.
Conflict In Africa: United Nations Peacekeepers Killed In Central African Republic
The U.N. convoy was on its way to Obo city carrying fuel from Zemio when it was attacked by unknown assailants who killed two Moroccan peacekeepers and then escaped.
How Many Hours Should You Work A Day? Sweden To Drop 6-Hour Workday Experiment Citing High Costs
The experiment involved shortening work hours and maintaining pay levels for nurses at an old people’s home in Gothenburg, but making this a permanent measure would cost the city much more money.
Was 2016 A Bad Year? Natural Disaster Damages Highest Since 2012, Munich Re Insurance Report Says
German reinsurance giant Munich Re Group said Wednesday natural disasters caused $175 billion worth of damages in 2016.
Trump Inauguration Update: Jill Stein’s Green Party To Join Inauguration Day Protests
The Green Party will participate in the Occupy Inauguration protests “sending a message to Trump that we reject his illegitimate presidency from the very start.”
George Michael Death Update: ‘Careless Whisper’ Hitmaker’s Music Sales Jump Nearly 3000%
Despite the Christmas season having ended, the British popstar’s “Last Christmas” is still on the Billboard Top 100 chart at No. 50.
Trump’s ‘Twitter Presidency’: Chuck Schumer Says ‘Making America Great Again’ Needs Over 140 Characters Per Issue
In his first speech as Senate minority leader, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said: “‘Making America Great Again’ requires more than 140 characters per issue.”
Who Is Wissam Al Mana? Janet Jackson Has Baby Boy With Businessman Husband
The “Rhythm Nation” singer welcomed her first child Eissa Al Mana with her husband of four years, Wissam Al Mana, on Tuesday.
South Korean President Scandal Update: Park Geun-Hye Claims She Was 'Framed,' Calls Choi An 'Acquaintance'
Scandal-hit South Korean President Park Geun-hye insisted she had been “totally framed” and called her long-time friend Choi Soon-sil a “mere acquaintance.”
What Happened To Queen Elizabeth II? British Monarch Missing New Year Service Due To Illness
A British journalist, citing the Buckingham Palace, tweeted that the 90-year-old will not be attending service at Sandringham due to “a lingering heavy cold.”
Who Is Emmanuel Niyonkuru? Burundi Environment Minister Shot Dead By Unknown Assailants, Officials Say
Emmanuel Niyonkuru is the first sitting government official killed while still in office since the country descended into political turmoil in 2015.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Says Pyongyang In Final Stages Of Launching ICBM In New Year Speech: Report
The hermit nation launched over 20 ballistic missiles in 2016 alone, including intermediate-range Musudan missiles.
Istanbul Reina Nightclub Attack: A Look At Turkey's Multiple Terror Attacks In 2016
At least 39 people died and nearly 40 were injured in an attack at the popular Reina nightclub in Istanbul early Sunday, Turkish authorities said.
What Is Happening In Syria? UN To Vote On Russia Resolution As Ceasefire Threatens To Unravel
Opposition groups alleged continuous violations of the agreement by government forces, adding that these violations would render the day-old deal “null and void.”
Terrorism In New York City? New Year's Eve Times Square Party To Occur Under Tight Security
NYPD said it will deploy “extraordinary assets,” including 65 sand trucks and 100 blocker vehicles around Times Square on Saturday.
Who Is In The Royal Family? Queen Elizabeth's Family Includes Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry And More
The royal family collectively carry out 2,000 official engagements throughout the U.K. and worldwide.
When Is Orthodox Christmas? Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, Ethiopia Prepare For Jan. 7 Celebrations
Many Orthodox Christians, Greek Catholics and Coptic Christians abstain from consuming meat and alcohol in the 40 days leading up to Christmas, which they celebrate on Jan. 7.
Israel Palestine Conflict: Tel Aviv Troops Allegedly Using West Bank Children As Human Shields
Troops mistreated and detained a 7-year-old Palestinian boy from Kafr Qadum in the West Bank region, Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem said.
Why Is Iraq At War? Saddam Hussein Was Executed 10 Years Ago For Crimes Against Humanity, But Violence Continues
Saddam Hussein ruled the country for nearly 25 years before being overthrown by U.S. occupying forces. Now, Iraq is fighting a different battle.
Will Trump Repeal Obamacare? Sanders, Pelosi, Schumer Urge Democrats To Protest Cuts To Healthcare Plans
President-elect Donald Trump had, on the campaign trail, promised to repeal and replace Obamacare, but has since softened his stance.
What Is Grizzly Steppe? Intelligence Agencies Offer Evidence For Russian Hacking Allegations
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security dubbed the Russian operation “Grizzly Steppe,” which they said is still underway.
Carrie Fisher Autopsy Update: ‘Star Wars’ Actress’ Post-Mortem Examination Put On Hold After Debbie Reynolds’ Death
The “Star Wars” actress died Tuesday at the UCLA Medical Center after she had a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles.
Will Trump Be President? 'Nostradamus From The Balkans' Baba Vanga Said Obama Will Be Last US Chief
Baba Vanga, a blind psychic referred to as the “Nostradamus from the Balkans,” said President Barack Obama would be the last commander-in-chief of the U.S.
2016 Election Results: Green Party's Jill Stein Defends Michigan Recount Effort, Calls For Automatic Post-Election Audit
“What we discovered is we do not have a system that we can trust,” the 66-year-old former Green Party presidential candidate said Wednesday.