World News - Breaking international news and headlines: November 2016

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Couple 'left in empty hotel' as wildfires raged

A British couple caught up in deadly wildfires in Tennessee have told Sky News how they woke up in an empty hotel with fires burning around them after staff allegedly forgot to let them know they were evacuating.

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Footballers have surgery following plane crash

One of the footballers who survived a plane crash in Colombia has undergone surgery to have his right leg amputated, doctors have said.

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'Crash pilot said Brazil plane was out of fuel'

A recording has emerged of the pilot of the doomed Brazilian plane saying he had run out of fuel, reports say.

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Trump to leave business to focus on presidency

Donald Trump will withdraw from running his business to avoid any perception of conflict of interest when he becomes president.

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Refugees fleeing Aleppo 'held by government'

Hundreds of civilians fleeing war-torn Aleppo are being detained and questioned by the Syrian government, say observers.

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Romney gushes over Trump after frog-legs soup

Former Donald Trump critic Mitt Romney has said the President-elect is the "man who can lead us" after the pair met for an "enlightening" dinner at an upmarket restaurant.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Desperate scenes in aftermath of Syria attack

Footage filmed for Sky News shows the aftermath of an artillery strike in Aleppo in which at least 20 people, including children, were killed.

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US admits errors led to deadly Syria strike

A US military investigation has found "unintentional human errors" led to a deadly coalition strike on Syrian forces in September.

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Brazil football team's plane crash kills 76

Seventy-six people have been killed after a plane carrying members of a Brazilian football team crashed in Colombia, police have said.

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A fairytale season before doomed flight

Chapecoense had recently broken into the top tier of Brazilian football and were preparing to play in their first final of South America's major club competition.

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Fidel Castro: Crowds as two-day service starts

Crowds are gathering in Havana at the start of a two-day remembrance service for Fidel Castro.

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Rebels lose third of territory in eastern Aleppo

Syrian rebels have lost a third of their territory in eastern Aleppo after pro-government and Kurdish forces made gains.

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Trump threatens to 'terminate' Cuba deal

Donald Trump has threatened to "terminate" the diplomatic relationship with Cuba negotiated by President Obama.

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Trump threatens to 'terminate' Cuba deal

Donald Trump has threatened to "terminate" the diplomatic relationship with Cuba negotiated by President Obama.

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10,000 documents found detailing IS terror plots

A large trove of documents seized in Syria from the Islamic State reveals thousands of plots to attack Europe and other parts of the world, Britain's top commander in the region has said.

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Fillon wins French presidential primary

Francois Fillon has won France's Republican presidential primary, after his opponent Alain Juppe conceded defeat.

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Sunday, November 27, 2016

Syrian girl's tweets of terror in besieged Aleppo

A Syrian girl who has shared the horrors of living in Aleppo has revealed her home was destroyed and she narrowly escaped death as government forces battle to retake control of district in the city.

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Third Aleppo district falls to Assad forces

Syrian government forces have reportedly retaken control of three key districts in rebel-held eastern Aleppo in two days, in what would be a major breakthrough in their offensive on the city.

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Who will face Marine Le Pen in French showdown?

Conservatives in France are choosing which of two former prime ministers will be their candidate in next year's crunch presidential election.

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Tears and cheers as Fidel Castro still divides opinion

People across the world are continuing to lament and celebrate the death of former president Fidel Castro after Cuba declared nine days of national mourning.

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Saturday, November 26, 2016

Fidel Castro: Liberator or brutal dictator?

"Iconic figure" is an overused phrase.

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Trump sees 'wonderful' future after Castro death

Donald Trump says Cuba can move towards a "wonderful future" following the death of Fidel Castro.

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Fidel Castro dies: Cubans mourn and rejoice

People have been pouring onto the streets to lament - and celebrate - the death of former Cuban president Fidel Castro.

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Russia in spat with Ukraine over missile test

Moscow has protested against plans by Ukraine to carry out missile tests near Crimea, raising the diplomatic temperature between the two countries.

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Friday, November 25, 2016

Castro: 'A revolution is not a bed of roses'

Under Fidel Castro, Cuba became the one and only communist state in the western hemisphere.

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Fidel Castro: A thorn in the side of the US

A lawyer who became a Marxist guerrilla, Fidel Castro survived numerous assassination plots by US intelligence services including one extraordinary plan to poison his cigar.

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Petition filed to recount US election votes

Green Party leader Jill Stein has filed a petition to recount the presidential votes cast in Wisconsin.

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Turkey threatens to open border with Europe

Turkey's president has threatened to throw open his country's borders to allow migrants to reach the EU after MEPs backed freezing membership talks.

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France terror plot suspects 'guided' by IS

A Paris prosecutor has said five suspects arrested over a foiled terror plot had been "guided" by IS via encrypted messages.

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Arrests after deadly China scaffold collapse

Investigators in China have arrested 13 people after scaffolding at a building site collapsed killing 74 workers.

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Several killed in deadly train crash in Iran

Two passenger trains have crashed in northern Iran, killing at least eight people and injuring up to a dozen others, according to state TV.

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Dozens of bodies and heads found in Mexico village

Mexican authorities have exhumed 32 bodies and nine heads from hidden graves in a village famous for its drug cartel turf wars.

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Thursday, November 24, 2016

Manhunt after attack at monks' retirement home

An elderly woman has died after an armed man burst into a retirement home for monks near Montpellier in southern France.

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Armed man breaks into retirement home for monks

At least two people have died after an armed man burst into a retirement home for monks near Montpellier, according to AFP.

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US serviceman dies after IED blast in Syria

A US serviceman has died after being wounded in an improvised explosive device blast in northern Syria, officials have said.

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Earthquake hits Pacific coast amid hurricane

An earthquake of magnitude 7 has hit the Pacific coast as a hurricane ravages Central America from the Caribbean.

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Tens of thousands flee Israel wildfires

The Israeli government has declared a state of emergency after wildfires ripped through residential areas in the country's third largest city.

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Images reveal North Korea's 'industrial' prisons

New satellite imagery of North Korea's network of prison camps shows abuse is taking place "on an industrial scale".

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At least 67 killed in scaffolding collapse

At least 67 people are dead after scaffolding collapsed at a building site in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangxi.

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Thousands flee as Hurricane Otto bears down

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes as Hurricane Otto heads towards Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

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Trump attempts unifying Thanksgiving message

Donald Trump has admitted it will take time for "tensions to heal" following the election as he attempted to make a unifying Thanksgiving message on social media.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Trump's business interests could be his undoing

No president has entered office with a business empire as large and sprawling as Donald Trump's.

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Trump appoints outspoken critic as UN ambassador

Amid rows with the press, conflict of interest allegations and accusations of emboldening white supremacists, President-elect Donald Trump continues with his transition process.

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French terror suspects: Theme park among targets

A theme park was among the targets listed by terror suspects arrested in France at the weekend, according to French media.

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Tallest waterslide to be demolished after death

The world's tallest waterslide is to be demolished following the death of a 10-year-old boy.

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Trump hints at rethink on climate change

Donald Trump appears to have softened his tone on whether climate change is really happening.

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'Thunderstorm asthma' kills four in Australia

Four people have died from asthma attacks after a thunderstorm in the Australian city of Melbourne.

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US Navy's most advanced destroyer breaks down

The US Navy's biggest and most advanced warship has been towed into port after breaking down in the Panama Canal.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Dalai Lama 'not worried' about Trump presidency

The Dalai Lama has said he has "no worries" about Donald Trump becoming the next President of the United States.

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Syrian army forms 'Stormtrooper' volunteer corps

The Syrian army says it has formed a new volunteer force which will fight alongside regular soldiers "to eradicate terrorism".

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Trump 'not looking to go back' over Clinton emails

President-elect Donald Trump has signalled he wants to move on from the controversy over rival Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server.

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Trump 'will not pursue Clinton email probe'

Donald Trump will not call for further investigations into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server, according to an aide.

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Trump's pullout of TTP is good news for China

There were no audible cheers from the Chinese leadership compound in central Beijing, but beyond the stern-faced security guards there must surely be some quiet celebrations going on.

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Turkey rethinks child rape bill after protests

The Turkish government has announced it is reviewing a controversial bill which would pardon men convicted of child sex abuse if they marry their victims.

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'Terror risk' at Christmas markets in Europe

The US State Department is warning its citizens in Europe to be alert over the Christmas period because of a "heightened risk" of terror attacks.

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Monday, November 21, 2016

Trump to withdraw US from major trade deal

Donald Trump says he will issue an executive action on his first day in office to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Fatal school bus crash in Chattanooga

A number of people have been killed in a school bus crash in Chattanooga in Tennessee, according to police.

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Terror attack plot foiled in France after arrests

Seven people have been arrested after a planned terror attack was foiled in France, the country's interior minister has said.

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Tsunami warning for Fukushima after earthquake

A tsunami warning for waves up to three metres has been issued after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan.

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Russia plans to move missiles closer to Europe

Russia President Vladimir Putin has warned that his country will move its missiles closer to Europe in response to NATO "expansion" plans.

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Suicide bombing kills dozens at Kabul mosque

At least 28 people have been killed and 45 others injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Kabul, officials have said.

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Sarkozy concedes defeat in French vote

Nicolas Sarkozy has conceded defeat following a vote to choose the centre-right candidate for French president.

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Kabul mosque suicide bombing kills dozens

At least 27 people have been killed and 35 others injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Kabul, officials have said.

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Suicide bombing in Kabul kills at least 27

At least 27 people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Kabul, an official has said.

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

Police sergeant shot in face in ambush attack

A police sergeant is in a critical condition in St Louis after being shot in the face during an apparent ambush attack.

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Who is Francois Fillon and why does he matter?

He was the third man in the race just a few weeks ago, trailing in the polls.

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Russia 'still blocking anti-doping officials'

Russia is still obstructing drug testing operations and refusing to acknowledge that it ran a state-sponsored doping system, the World Anti-Doping Agency has revealed.

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Angela Merkel to seek re-election next year

Angela Merkel will seek a fourth term as German chancellor in next year's elections, according to party sources.

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Saturday, November 19, 2016

'At least 30 killed' in India train derailment

A train travelling between the Indian cities of Patna and Indore has derailed, killing at least 30 people, according to a railway official.

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Trump meets 'loser' Mitt Romney for job talks

Donald Trump has held talks with Mitt Romney following speculation he could be handed a job in the President-elect's new cabinet.

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World Anti-Doping Agency attacks 'disgraceful'

Political attacks against the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) by leading figures in the Olympic movement have been condemned as "disgraceful" by the head of the UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD).

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Aleppo out of bodybags after 'catastrophic day'

Rescue workers say they have run out of bodybags following a "catastrophic day" of government bombardment in Aleppo.

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Trump 'did not have time' for settled lawsuits

Donald Trump has claimed he would have won a series of lawsuits against his now-defunct Trump University, but "did not have the time" to fight each case.

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Trump to meet fierce critic Mitt Romney

Donald Trump is set to meet Mitt Romney, one of his most vocal Republican Party critics, amid speculation the 2012 presidential nominee could be offered a top job in his new cabinet.

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Friday, November 18, 2016

Trump settles university lawsuit for $25m

Donald Trump has agreed to pay $25m (£20m) to settle a series of lawsuits against his now-defunct Trump University.

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What you need to know about Trump's new picks

Donald Trump has picked an attorney general who allegedly made past racist remarks, a CIA chief critical of the US deal with Iran and also a controversial national security adviser.

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Trump 'never drank' due to brother's death

Donald Trump has opened up about his "rebellious" childhood, early career ambitions and why he has never drank alcohol.

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May assures Merkel Brexit remains 'on track'

The Prime Minister has moved to reassure her German counterpart that preparations for Brexit remain "on track".

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VW cuts 30,000 jobs in emission scandal fallout

Volkswagen is to cut its workforce by 30,000 over the next five years as it acts to reduce costs following the diesel emissions scandal.

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May and EU leaders to meet Obama in Germany

Theresa May will today join an informal summit of President Barack Obama and the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Spain as the US President makes his final European tour before handing over the reins of power to President-elect Donald Trump.

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'Loser' Romney could be Trump's top diplomat

Donald Trump is understood to be meeting Mitt Romney - the man he referred to as a "loser" during the US presidential campaign - to discuss bringing him on to his team as Secretary of State.

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