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Relatives of inmates gathered at the main gate of the prison asking for information
Relatives of inmates gathered at the main gate of the prison asking for information

56 killed, many beheaded, in grisly Brazil prison riot

A prison riot in the Brazilian Amazon has left at least 56 people dead with some bodies decapitated and burned, officials said. The riot erupted on Sunday afternoon and lasted for 17 hours in the Anisio Jobim Penitentiary Complex (Compaj) in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state.

At least 56 killed in Brazil prison riot

A 17-hour uprising at a prison in Brazil claimed the lives of at least 56 prisoners over the weekend, state-run media agency Agencia Brasil reported Monday.

Bodies were thrown over the wall of the complex, and at least six people were decapitated, the news agency reported.

Christine Todd Whitman, head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under George W Bush
Christine Todd Whitman, head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under George W Bush

Top Republican fears future under Trump

A leading US Republican says she fears for the future of her seven grandchildren with Donald Trump in the White House. Christine Todd Whitman, head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under George W Bush, accused Mr Trump of ignoring compelling science.

Expelled Russian diplomats leave US

Thirty-five Russian diplomats expelled from the United States by President Barack Obama have left the country, Russian news agencies report.

Electoral College stamps Trump's win

Donald Trump surpassed the necessary 270 votes in the Electoral College on Monday, taking the next step in the official process to become President.

Trump received 304 electoral votes to Hillary Clinton's 227. Seven "faithless" electors voted for other candidates, costing Trump two votes and Clinton four. Hawaii's votes -- three for Clinton and one breaking from the state's results and supporting Bernie Sanders -- were the last to be counted.

Last-ditch bid to deny Trump presidency

The US electoral college is expected to certify Donald Trump as president on Monday, despite a last-minute effort to thwart the Republican. The institution's 538 electors will vote at state capitols nationwide.

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US President-elect Trump rejects CIA Russia hacking report

President-elect Donald Trump has rejected as "ridiculous" a CIA assessment that Russian hackers tried to sway the election in his favour.

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Trump appoints Ben Carson as Housing Secretary

Dr Ben Carson will be nominated as the next secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Trump transition team announced Monday.

President Michel Temer receives the coffin of a Chapecoense player who died in the plane crash in Colombia [Paulo Whitaker/Reuters]
President Michel Temer receives the coffin of a Chapecoense player who died in the plane crash in Colombia [Paulo Whitaker/Reuters]

Massive funeral for Brazil footballers killed in crash

The bodies of 50 players, coaches and staff from a Brazilian football team tragically wiped out in a plane crash in Colombia arrived home on Saturday for a massive funeral.

University of New Mexico students and professors present a proposal to declare the campus a 'sanctuary university' [AP]
University of New Mexico students and professors present a proposal to declare the campus a 'sanctuary university' [AP]

US colleges move to protect undocumented students

Universities and colleges in several US states are considering labelling themselves "sanctuary campuses" amid fears from immigrant students and pressure from activists following the election of Donald Trump.

The building did not have a sprinkler system
The building did not have a sprinkler system

Oakland fire: Dozens feared dead in club night blaze

Dozens of people are feared dead after a fire broke out during a rave at a converted warehouse in Oakland, California.

The plane crashed because it ran out of fuel as it tried to land
The plane crashed because it ran out of fuel as it tried to land

Chapecoense air crash: Colombia plane 'ran out of fuel'

Colombian authorities say evidence is growing that a plane carrying a Brazilian football team crashed because it ran out of fuel as it tried to land. The plane had no fuel on impact, an official said, corroborating audio of the pilot asking to land because of a fuel shortage and electric failure.

Donald Trump has announced he will be leaving his business "in total"
Donald Trump has announced he will be leaving his business "in total"

Trump to leave business for US presidency

President-elect Donald Trump has announced he is to leave his business empire to focus on the presidency and avoid perceived conflicts of interest.

Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro attended a baseball game together in Havana
Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro attended a baseball game together in Havana

Trump threatens to terminate US-Cuba deal

Donald Trump has said he will "terminate" the deal between the US and Cuba if the Cuban government does not improve the deal on offer.

The university is located in Ohio's capitol city
The university is located in Ohio's capitol city

Seven injured in Ohio university shooting

Seven people have been taken to hospital with injuries after a reported shooting at Ohio State University.

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