Willingness to cut corners seems to be attempt to placate Republican voters, say experts.

Australia's Foreign Minister has praised Thailand for its handling of Saudi asylum case.

Congo accepts Tshisekedi's win and the end to President Joseph Kabila's turbulent rule.

President is facing growing international isolation as he starts his second term in power.

COMMENT: The new great divide appears to lie between the 'rooted' and the 'mobile'.

Here's a look at how the impasse might be resolved.

The wall "goes against humanity".

Hearing could serve as opening salvo of a promised Democratic effort to scrutinize Trump.

Trump says he's not prepared to declare an emergency yet, but will if he has to.

COMMENT: British Labour leader's Brexit position seems increasingly delusional.

"Republican hypocrisy at its finest".

Democrats push Trump team to discuss the border separately.

EDITORIAL: Few modern leaders have had such a tough year.

There's one particular area of Putin's life he's sought to keep quiet.

Three deaths follow a decision by Trump administration officials to leave the parks open.

With vital services on hold, fears are growing over how devastating the shutdown will be.

Brazilian President is wasting no time in setting the South American nation on a new path.

Do you believe the theory that racism is the reason behind President Donald Trump's rise?

COMMENT: The presidency ends year saturated in tumult, with US govt in partial shutdown.

If you notice something a little bit off in this video with the Trumps, you're not alone.

US and British officials fear that the SDF will not be able to hold the territory.

EDITORIAL: Once again it has been the year of Vladimir Putin.

Another member of Trump's inner circle is leaving.

EDITORIAL: An anniversary went by at the weekend as quick as a man can toss a shoe.

Gruelling negotiations in Poland have added legal flesh to bones of 2015 Paris agreement.

The government wanted it forgotten, lest the rest of the world see Australia's 1923 shame.

Almost 200 countries agreed to the rules which would put the Paris treaty into action.

Peters said few other countries have a better relationship than NZ and the US.

Who's to blame for the state of US and Australian politics, and the chaos in Europe?

Australia has decided to formally recognize west Jerusalem as Israel's capital.