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US President Barack Obama has called on Americans to defend their democracy in his farewell speech in Chicago.

Fiji's largest opposition party has so far received 100 applications from people wishing to stand as its candidates in the 2018 elections.

The suspended Fiji MP Ratu Isoa Tikoca goes on trial today over alleged breaches of Fiji's electoral rules.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to help Donald Trump win the presidential election, a US intelligence report says.

New Zealanders feel positive about immigration compared to other countries, but most do not want an increase in numbers, two surveys suggest.

There is no evidence Russian hacking influenced the US election outcome and jumping to conclusions would be irresponsible, Donald Trump's spokesman says.

Burundi's environment and water minister has been shot dead as he was making his way home.

German police say the screening of 650 mostly North African men who had gathered for New Year celebrations in Cologne was not racial profiling.

It started with Bowie, ended with Bill and was riddled in between with seismic jolts both physical and political. If you were after a quiet year, 2016 wasn't it.

Analysis - John Key stepped down as Prime Minister on his own terms this year. But what legacy will he leave behind, and how does it compare to the National Party's previous long-serving PM?

Internet businessman Kim Dotcom is hinting at a possible return to the political fray, asking his social media followers whether his Internet Party should stand in next year's election.

The Governor of Papua New Guinea's New Ireland province has come out in support of calls for changes to the Mining Act before next year's elections.

First Person - As John Key steps out of the limelight, John Campbell looks back on an accidental politician with a magical ability to sell his party to the people. Video

A hike in fees for election candidates means fewer women will be able to contest next year's Papua New Guinea polls, according to the opposition leader. Audio

Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or award for the fourth time after claiming the European Championship and Champions League titles in 2016.

We ask political commentators Ben Thomas, Carrie Stoddart-Smith and Stephanie Rodgers what to expect now that there's a new prime minster in the House.

Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni has been asked to form a government by the country's president.

The UN Security Council has condemned Gambia President Yahya Jammeh's rejection of election results that knocked him from power after 22 years.

Bill English has met with his soon-to-be deputy, Paula Bennett, ahead of tomorrow's crucial caucus meeting.

Opinion - After National politicians' feverish jockeying for position this week, Simon Wilson wonders if it was all just an elaborate show.

Bill English has yet to be sworn in as Prime Minister and is already facing pressure over a possible early election and questions around who will make up his Cabinet.

Analysis - David Shearer's early exit would push the taxpayer's by-election bill this term to $3m. Would a snap election save some pain?