Turkey begins a cross-border offensive to attack Kurdish groups in Northwestern Syria, and NATO sets out preconditions for Macedonia to join the alliance.

America's global popularity takes a big hit in the first year of President Trump, and European politicians speak out against Russian propaganda efforts.

Human rights groups criticize a deal to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, Cape Town is quickly running out of water and the US witholds millions in aid to Palestinian refugees.

Japan's national broadcast issues a false alarm about an incoming North Korea missile, Pope Francis is met by protests and arson in Chile, and the US asks countries to dial up pressure on North Korean shipping.

North and South Korea agree on more arrangements for next month's Winter Olympics, the Pentagon gets strong pushback to plans for a permanent US-backed force in Syria, and an update from Nigeria's Chibok girls.

President Trump says he open to extending NAFTA talks through mid-2018, Vietnam protests US trade policies at the WTO, and Vladimir Putin gets a challenger from Russia's Communist Party.

European Union officials publicly back the Iran deal, a day before President Trump makes a decision about whether to certify Iran's compliance with the 2015 agreement.

South Korea's president gives Trump 'big credit' for a diplomatic opening on the peninsula, Ecuador explores ways to free Assange from London embassy, and the search for MH370 will resume within days.

China says the vast majority of its provinces are meeting carbon emissions targets, and President Trump takes home the top prize at the first annual Press Oppressors Awards. 

Pope Francis delivers a bleak 'State of the World' address and Kim Jung-Un celebrates his birthday by preparing for peace talks.