France’s President Hollande warns against nationalism in last New Year address

No big New Year’s celebrations for Iraq’s displaced

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Vladimir Putin says 2016 ‘difficult’ but full of accomplishmentsSubscriber Only

Trump sends New Year wishes to all, even his ‘many enemies’

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New Thai king urges unity in New Year’s Eve addressSubscriber Only

President Obama lines up a meeting with lawmakers, a speech in Chicago

Vladimir Putin says 2016 ‘difficult’ but full of accomplishmentsSubscriber Only

Egypt begins handing over MS804 crash victims’ remainsSubscriber Only

UK: Thick fog disrupts flights to and from London

China’s Xi Jinping offers populist message in New Year’s Eve address

China to ban ivory trade by end of 2017

Angela Merkel says Islamist terrorism is biggest test for Germany

Baghdad blasts kill 25 as Mosul fighting intensifies

Boko Haram leader urges fighters to ‘kill, slaughter and abduct’ in video message

Pakistan’s new Chief Justice takes oath of office

Pakistan’s new Chief Justice takes oath of office

South Korea court issues arrest warrant for pension chief in corruption scandal

Pakistan to hand over dossier on India to new UN chief

Fireworks galore as Australia welcomes New Year 2017 with grandeur

Donald Trump calls Vladimir Putin ‘very smart’ for not expelling US diplomats