The impeachment of South Korea's president brings the prospect of a new government for a close U.S. ally with a skeptical stance toward Washington.

The Pentagon is drawing up proposals to offer to the Trump administration designed to intensify the U.S. campaign against Islamic State.

Obama has instructed U.S. intelligence agencies to investigate hacking activity aimed at meddling in the 2016 election.

Exxon CEO Tillerson has emerged as the leading candidate to become Trump's secretary of state pick.

Dutch politician Wilders was found guilty of inciting discrimination and insulting a minority group.

Hong Kong's leader, who confronted pro-democracy protesters in 2014, said he won't seek a second term.

A judge froze the assets of Rio's mayor in connection with a golf course built for the 2016 Olympics.

Senate Democrats backed down from a threat to shut down the government.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

December 10, 2016 02:47 ET (07:47 GMT)