TPP Trade Deal: Japan PM Shinzo Abe Says Partnership 'Meaningless' Without US
Shinzo Abe's comments came just before President-elect Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will exit the Trans-Pacific Partnership on his first day in office.
Trump To Meet Queen Elizabeth? President-Elect To Receive Royal Invite For Official Visit , Report Says
British officials said they hoped the meeting would reinforce the “special relationship” between the U.S. and the U.K.
‘Harry Potter’ Producer David Heyman, Alibaba Pictures Teaming up For ‘Warriors’ Movie Adaptation
The live action film is based on the hugely successful young adult book series that revolves around four clans of warring feral cats.
Duterte Calls Putin His ‘Idol,’ Philippine President Slams Western ‘Bullying’
The Philippine president told his Russian counterpart that the U.S. could not be trusted when it came to alliances.
Facebook Fake News Stories: China Calls For More Censorship On Internet Following Social Media's Alleged Role In US Election
At the third World Internet Conference held in Wuzhen last week, Chinese officials also called for the formation of international internet rules.
What Is Waterboarding? McCain Slams Trump’s Campaign Promise To Revive Use Of Torture
“I don’t give a damn what the president of the United States wants to do or anybody else wants to do. We will not waterboard. We will not do it," Arizona Sen. John McCain said.
Banking Trends 2016: CitiBank’s Australia Branches To Go Cashless
Less than 4 percent of Citi’s customers made cash transactions through a branch in the last year, the U.S. bank said.
Global Warming Effects: Climate Change Makes North Pole Warmer By 36 Degrees
The warm weather is hindering the formation of ice sheets in the region, which is occurring at a pace slower than what is normally seen.
Marriage And Divorce: US Divorce Rates Drop To Lowest Levels In Over 35 Years, Report Says
Divorce rates in the U.S. have decreased by 25 percent since 1980, which saw 22.6 divorces for every 1,000 marriages.
Who Is James Mattis? Trump Considering Ex-US Central Command Head For Defense Secretary
The retired general, who served in the military for nearly 44 years, was commander of U.S. Central Command in President Barack Obama’s administration.
Sex With Children: Turkish Bill To Clear Men Accused Of Child Rape If They Marry Victim Sees Protests
The bill, proposed by President Erdoğan’s party, would clear the men only if they had sex without “force, threat, or any other restriction on consent” and if they marry the victim.
How Does Facebook News Feed Work? Social Media Leading News Source For Most Americans
According to the Pew Research Center, 62 percent of Americans get their news from social media with Facebook being the leading source.
Will Hillary Clinton Go To Jail? Jesse Jackson Urges Obama To Issue Presidential Pardon
Speaking at the University of Michigan, the civil rights activist said pursuing the indictment of Democrat Hillary Clinton would be a "monumental moral mistake."
Facebook Fake News Stories: NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden Warns Against Relying On Social Media Site For All News
“We have one company that has the ability to reshape the way we think. I don’t think I need to describe how dangerous that is,” the NSA whistleblower said.
Trump’s Potential Cabinet: Rick Perry Might Head Energy Department That He Wanted To Eliminate
In an ironic twist, President-elect Donald Trump may appoint the former Texas governor as head of a department Perry said he would abolish during the 2011 election race.
Immigration 2016: Post Trump Win, Mexico Urges Citizens In US To 'Stay Calm'
The Mexican government issued orders to its embassies and consulates in the U.S. to step up its protection of immigrants following Donald Trump’s win in the presidential election.
UNESCO Anniversary: 10 Facts About United Nations’ ‘Intellectual’ Agency
The 195-member organization, which is headquartered in Paris, France, is referred to as the “intellectual” agency of the United Nations.
Why Is Martin Luther King Important? 10 Facts On PBS’ ‘Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise’ Subject
King, a Baptist minister and social activist, was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement from the 1950s until his assassination in 1968.
How Many Jobs Has Obama Created? President’s Track Record Not As ‘Disastrous’ As Trump Says
Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized President Barack Obama’s performance, calling the last jobs report before the election “disastrous.”
Donald Trump Inauguration 2017: Inaugural Committee Features Thomas Barrack, Sheldon Adelson, Steve Wynn
Barrack, the former deputy undersecretary of the Department of Interior under the Reagan administration, is a staunch Trump ally advising the real estate mogul on economics and national security.
How Much Sleep Do You Need? Nearly 40% Of Japanese Sleep Less Than 6 Hours A Day
The share of people sleeping for less than six hours a day on average has increased from 2007 when the figure was at 28.4 percent, an annual report by Japan's health ministry found.
Who Will Be In Trump’s Cabinet? Rudy Giuliani, Ben Carson, Sheriff David Clarke And Other Contenders
President-elect Donald Trump, who has repeatedly said he will surround himself with the smartest advisers, is likely to pick a team dominated by white males.
‘Ape In Heels’: 5 Times Michelle Obama Was Called A Primate
In the latest incident, Pamela Ramsey Taylor, the director of a nonprofit group in West Virginia described the first lady as an “ape in heels.”
When Is The Next Election? US Will Vote Again In Midterm Elections Halfway Through Trump's 4-Year Presidency
Some Senate members and all members of the House are up for reelection in the 2018 midterm elections, giving Americans the chance to vote again before the 2020 presidential election.
Can Trump Cancel Paris Climate Deal? Europe Should Impose Carbon Tax On All US Goods If He Does, France's Sarkozy Says
The former president said Europe cannot afford to be “weak” or “naïve” and suggested imposing a carbon tax should Donald Trump choose to cancel the climate change agreement.
Why Did Bernie Sanders Lose? Vermont Senator Could Have Defeated Trump By A Landslide, Recent Polls Show
The Vermont senator, however, lost the Democratic presidential nomination to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by a margin of three million votes.
Trump’s Potential Cabinet: Ben Carson, Climate Change Denier, May Be Education Secretary
A former Republican presidential candidate and retired neurosurgeon, Carson does not believe in evolution and once called the Big Bang a "ridiculous" idea.
Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy: UAE Calls For Increased US Involvement In Middle East
The Arab country’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said “the eight past years have seen U.S. disengagement” from the region.
Who Is Reince Priebus? 10 Facts On President-Elect Trump's Chief Of Staff
The Republican Party Chairman has been named President-elect Donald Trump's chief of staff and is a close friend of House Speaker Paul Ryan.
Anti-Trump Protests Update: Several Refuse To Accept President-Elect As Demonstrations Enter Fifth Day
Immigrants also joined demonstrations in Manhattan outside Trump Tower with several people protesting the president-elect’s deportation plans.