Hollande says coalition battle in Iraq prevents terrorism at home

Supporting military operations against the Islamic State group is key to preventing terror attacks at home, French President Francois Hollande said on Monday during his one-day visit to Iraq.

Happy to be in hot water

Soaking yourself in warm water is a wonderful thing to do when you've had enough of the freezing winter weather.

Hotpot treat helps to beat winter blues

Though people now eat spicy Chongqing hotpot all year round, even in summer, the chilly winter offers more reasons to enjoy the mouthwatering delicacy.

Battling Blues put Conte in dreamland

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said he will "sleep happy" after the Blues made it to the new year by equalling the Premier League record for consecutive victories in a season.

'Wonderful' Wijn leaves Klopp so enthused

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed Georginio Wijnaldum's "wonderful" goal after the Dutch midfielder's early header earned his team a 1-0 win over Manchester City on Saturday.

Harden, Westbrook, LeBron turn it on

Houston's James Harden scored a career-high 53 points, Oklahoma City's Russell West-brook had a first-half triple double and LeBron James sparked Cleveland as the superstar trio lit up the NBA on Saturday.

The year through a kaleidoscope

The year 2016 is about to end. So, what were the events that made a difference in the year gone by?

Government, rebels sign up to nationwide cease-fire

Syrian government said on Thursday that it would halt all military operations from midnight, under a deal brokered by Russia and Turkey, with the opposition National Coalition announcing support for the agreement.

Love and loss at failed relationships museum

After her husband asked for a divorce, Amber Clisura gave back her engagement ring, kicked him out of the house and tossed everything that reminded her of the ruined marriage. Except for one item: a polished steel barbecue smoker that her future ex-husband had fashioned for her from an old oil drum.

Ad agency head to step down after employee suicide

The president of Japan's biggest advertising agency said he plans to resign, a year after an employee suicide linked to allegations of extreme overwork.

Madrid bans half of cars to fight smog

Madrid's city hall on Wednesday announced that it had ordered half of most private cars off the roads to fight pollution, a first in Spain.

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