A large mob attacks a remote checkpoint in northern China, injuring staff, destroying buildings and making off with money and other items, state media report.

Greece's parliament approves a budget for 2016 that includes sharp spending cuts and some tax increases amid economic recession.

Myanmar's former military ruler sees former foe Aung San Suu Kyi as the country's "future leader" after a secret meeting, the general's grandson says.

Yemen: Aden Governor Jaafar Mohammed Saad is killed in a bomb attack on his convoy, security sources say.

A private plane carrying Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is forced to make an emergency landing, but the star and his pilot were unhurt.

Venezuelans vote in congressional elections that are seen as the first serious challenge to the ruling socialists in 17 years.

Libya's rival parliaments reach an initial agreement aimed at resolving the conflict that has plagued the country for more than four years.

President Obama is to give a rare televised speech from the Oval Office on the San Bernardino killings and the broader threat terrorism poses to the US.