International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.

New US sanctions on Russia for computer hacking. Social media response. The Israeli settlements issue. Looking back at 2016 and ahead to the New Year. Songs of New Years.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry outlines his vision for an Israeli-Palestinian accord, China announces its space goals, and a look at the late singer George Michael's career.

John Kerry outlines U.S. principles for Israeli-Palestinian peace; Israeli PM Netanyahu and Palestinian chief negotiator Erekat react; Americans for Peace Now on why it sees Israeli settlements as problematic; The Israel Project on why it sees Kerry's speech as a rehash of failed ideas; US Democrats face long odds to block Trump nominees in upcoming confirmation hearings.

International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.

International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.

US film critic & historian Leonard Maltin reflects on the late Carrie Fisher's film legacy being dominated by her Star Wars role as Princess Leia; Monash University's Bruce Jacobs reacts to China getting Sao Tome & Principe to switch diplomatic recognition from Taiwan; America's use of robot truckers poses challenges for the 3 million humans driving trucks in the U.S.

International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.

International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.

As Donald Trump prepares to become the 45th U.S. President, he faces many challenges. Trump's pick for top diplomat has China wondering about its U.S. relations. Japan's Prime Minister set to visit Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The folklore of the Pacific Islands becomes a new movie.