Donald Trump names millionaire son-in-law as White House top adviser

Donald Trump names millionaire son-in-law as White House top adviser

The US president-elect has appointed millionaire Jared Kushner for a top job in the White House. The 35-year-old is married to Ivanka Trump and is a property developer with a wide range of business interests. The US federal ethics laws do not allow government employees to make profits from any businesses. Jan 10, 2017
CCTV footage shows Sinai police bomb attacker killed in hail of bullets

CCTV footage shows Sinai police bomb attacker killed in hail of bullets

Footage obtained by Egypts interior ministry shows the killing of a man reportedly involved in the Sinia bomb attack on 9 January in Arish, Egypt. At least seven policemen and one civilian were killed in the attack. A bomb planted in a street cleaning vehicle exploded near a security checkpoint, then after the bomb exploded, around 20 attackers fired guns and rocket-propelled grenades. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but an Islamist insurgency in the Sinai Peninsula has gained pace since the military toppled President Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood in 2013. Jan 9, 2017
North Korean officials run through Pyongyang as part of national sports day

North Korean officials run through Pyongyang as part of national sports day

Dozens of government officials in North Korea have taken part in the countrys first national sports day of 2017. Employees of various state departments were seen running around Pyongyang on 8 January to mark the day. Officials were also spotted practising Taekwondo and gymnastics at Kim Il-sung square. Jan 9, 2017