Middle East

In Gaza, we aren't mourning Clinton's loss

Bill Clinton, George Bush, Barack Obama, none of them tried to allay Palestine's misery. Hillary wouldn't have either.

by Yasmeen El Khoudary

Donald Trump

US: Trump names Michael Flynn national security adviser

Michael Flynn, who once used the phrase "Islamic ideology sick" on social media, named US national security adviser.

War & Conflict

Week in Pictures: From Mosul front line to Brazil

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, from protest by civil servants in Brazil to Greece student uprising.

Weather

In Colorado, summer to winter in one day

After the lingering summer, winter weather arrives and will spread across North America.

Japan

Japan's Shinzo Abe holds talks with Donald Trump

Japan PM "confident" president-elect is "trustworthy leader" amid anxiety over the future strength of US-Japan alliance.

Barack Obama

Obama urges Trump to stand up to Russia's Putin

In a news conference with Germany's Merkel, US president urges successor to defend democratic values and rule of law.

Weather

North America's record November warmth

Skiing's off in the Canadian Rockies, while people in the US Plains are also experiencing abnormally warm temperatures.

US Elections 2016

Latino resistance under Trump

Trump's presidency will be tough for minorities, but there is hope if we start organising.

by Miguel Guevara

US & Canada

Canadian First Nation cleans up latest fuel spill mess

Fuel spill in Canada's Great Bear Rainforest adds to pressure to cut fuel transport lines on Pacific Coast.

Politics

Ilhan Omar: First female Somali American lawmaker

Ilhan Omar has broken barriers as first Somali American elected legislator, but will be a lonely voice in Trump's US.

Canada

Journalism under surveillance in Canada

Canada might have a strong tradition of free press, but that has not stopped Canadian police spying on journalists.

by Andrew Mitrovica

US Elections 2016

Hamtramck: 'Most diverse' city reflects on Trump

While one resident sees Trump's victory as "a reminder of the hatred" in the world, another calls it "a miracle".

Donald Trump

Donald Trump to 'deport up to three million immigrants'

US president-elect, in his first interview since victory, says he plans to deport or jail undocumented foreigners.