SOCIETY

The U.S. Congress is waiting for the White House to request a formal authorisation for Pres. Obama to send military troops against ISIS.

The Federal Reserve believes the Russian crisis has "little impact" to the United States despite fears of major spillover to global markets.

Crowds have gathered in Australia and New Zealand to hold a vigil and pay their respects to the victims of the Paris shooting.

A man took property and cash from the Fremantle pub in a dramatic armed robbery.

South Australia is predicted to experience its heaviest rainfall in 30 years with floods expected in some parts of the state.

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has strongly condemned the horrific shooting of 12 people in the offices of the satirical paper Charlie Hebdo.

Kate Middleton reportedly seeking revenge from Queen Elizabeth for insulting Duchess' family on Christmas Day.

U.S. President Barack Obama and NATO have approved the creation of a new ultra-rapid-reaction force in light of Russia's military advances in Europe.

New Zealand firefighters are on standby as a total fire ban has been imposed in several parts of the country. Authorities warn that dry conditions may easily spark fires.

Pro Era group is using an Instagram picture for their promotion which they are claiming belongs to Malia Obama.

Most estranged wives would probably accept a cheque for several millions from their rich husbands and agree to a divorce than stay in an unhappy marriage. But not Sue Ann Arnall, the ex-wife of Continental Resources Chief Executive Harold Hamm who rejected his $974.8 million cheque as divorce settlement - considered the biggest on record.

Prince Andrew's friend Jeffrey Epstein's properties were constantly filmed secretly. Multiple tabloids are raising the possibility of Prince Andrew sex tape with the sex slave.

Police have arrested two over the alleged killing of Dane McNeill.

The 2015 Comet Lovejoy will be giving sky watchers the best viewing experience on Wednesday night, Jan. 7. The new Comet Lovejoy, officially documented as C/2014 Q2, will make its closest approach to Earth with the remarkable night-sky display kicking off between the end of sundown and the time of moonrise.

California firefighters received a call from 911 of a request from a caller to help remove someone stuck inside the chimney in Woodcrest.

European scientists have invented a devise that can detect life in microscopic forms and can function as alien life detector in space missions.

A photo of Australian women sunbaking at a cemetery has aroused the anger of residents. While some believe it is a disgusting act, others think it is okay unless they are not causing any damage.

A strong magnitude 6 earthquake has hit New Zealand's South Island. Authorities warn of more aftershocks following the initial jolt.

Kings Cross nightclub identity John Ibrahim's brother Michael was shot in the shoulder.

New Zealand's glaciers are gradually retreating as climate change takes its toll. Tourists can no longer access the glaciers on foot.

The growing tension between Russia and the U.S. has sparked fears of nuclear rivalry as both countries spend billions every year to modernise the military.

The Duchess of Cambridge reportedly wears clothes years after buying them so she won’t run into other women wearing the same clothes.

Julius Graff, a convicted murderer from New Zealand, will be kicked out of Australia once he is released from prison.

Amal Clooney has opened up in an interview to share her concern over one of her client Mohamed Fahmy who is detained in Egypt and is allegedly is the victim of flawed judiciary system of the country.

The aerial search for the three climbers in New Zealand's Mt. Cook had been called off after several days of searching. New Zealand police had issued a statement about the matter.

Extremely dry conditions in Australia have prompted fire authorities to issue fire danger warnings. A fire was raging in the western part of Victoria but firefighters have managed to contain it.

A man from New Zealand believed to be fighting for ISIS has accidentally revealed his exact coordinate on Twitter.

U.S.-led coalition forces launched nearly 30 airstrikes agains ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria. The training of Iraqi recruits continue in preparation for a massive spring offensive.

Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone may slip into recession if food supplies are not replenished and the Ebola virus will continue to spread.