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Eastern US hunkers down in major winter storm

Eastern US hunkers down in major winter storm

A deadly storm system dumped heavy snow and freezing rain across the eastern United States on Monday, killing five people and disrupting travel for millions of Americans from the central plains to the capital Washington.

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Caracas vows to arrest opposition's Gonzalez Urrutia if 'sets foot' in Venezuela

Caracas vows to arrest opposition's Gonzalez Urrutia if 'sets foot' in Venezuela

Tension mounted in Venezuela Monday ahead of strongman Nicolas Maduro's swearing-in ceremony, with Caracas vowing to arrest exiled opposition figure Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia if he returns to the country.

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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spends final day in role

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spends final day in role

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on Monday spent his final day as leader of the world's Anglicans, nearly two months after resigning over failures in the Church of England's handling of a serial abuse case.

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Wounded Arsenal hit by Nwaneri injury blow

Wounded Arsenal hit by Nwaneri injury blow

Arsenal have suffered a fresh injury blow after rising star Ethan Nwaneri was ruled out for "a few weeks" with a muscular problem.

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Trudeau to resign as Canada PM, citing 'internal battles'

Trudeau to resign as Canada PM, citing 'internal battles'

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, saying he will leave office as soon as the ruling Liberal party chooses a new leader after months of slumping polls and internal division.

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Trump asks court to delay hush money sentencing

Trump asks court to delay hush money sentencing

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday urged a judge to delay the sentencing set for Friday in his New York hush money case, as he prepares for his historic White House return.

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US Fed's top banking regulator says he will step down early

US Fed's top banking regulator says he will step down early

The US Federal Reserve's top banking regulator announced his early resignation Monday, avoiding a confrontation with President-elect Donald Trump who can now pick his replacement.

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'Lost year': Germany electric car sales go into reverse

'Lost year': Germany electric car sales go into reverse

Sales of new electric vehicles in Germany plunged last year, official figures showed Monday, as a slow switch to battery-powered cars deepened the woes of the country's flagship auto industry.

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S. Korea's Yoon avoids arrest by deadline, extension sought

S. Korea's Yoon avoids arrest by deadline, extension sought

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol evaded arrest after a warrant's Monday deadline passed, but anti-graft investigators asked for more time to enforce his detention.

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Trudeau says to resign as Canada PM

Trudeau says to resign as Canada PM

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, saying he will leave office as soon as the ruling Liberal party chooses a new leader after months of slumping polls and internal division.

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