Islamic republic’s citizens not in festive mood after difficult year marked by high inflation, riots.

More than 460 deaths reported in southern Africa.

Neighbours move to renew diplomacy to counter Pyongyang threat.

This comes as a searing heatwave sweeps through the outback.

Female members of sport battle for respect.

Governor urges legislators to impose total ban on terminating pregnancies.

Move comes amid country’s plunging birthrate.

Washington’s fears over Beijing espionage turns tech giant away from American suppliers.

Unnamed sources suggest merger.

They failed to make US$250,000 disclosure, house report says.

Leader looks to supporters to overpower voice of dissent on electoral reform law.

He leaves behind wife Stephanie and two children.

Russian president accused of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children.

It will become ‘open source’ at the end of March.

New Zealander now in remission after initial battle.

Most bodies ‘almost entirely burned’, prosecutors say.

One suspect killed, 17 detained.

Dutchman hopeful win over Newcastle at Wembley will be fuel for ‘the next one’.

Some dead for days, others for several weeks, institute says.

Thieves rob six farms in Las Vegas region, take off with 17,500kg of fruit.                       

UK Space Agency offers £2.9 million for research on harnessing nuclear power for future lunar missions.

US top diplomat says the island nation has much to offer to the world.        

Hangings intensify alarm, with accusations that Tehran is using the death penalty to intimidate citizens.

Prosecutors forced into proceeding with case after public shaming over early inaction.

Club chairman thanks ex-manager for ‘giving his all’, says change is necessary to stay in Premier League.