Game of Thrones 6 will be out before winter says goodbye

IndependentGeorge RR Martin, author of Game of Thrones, has said the latest addition to his popular series will be delayed because “the book's not done”.The release date of The Winds of Winter, the sixth novel in…

Chinese economy welcomes 2016 with output contraction

IndependentChina gave global investors a miserable welcome to 2016 when the world’s second-largest economy revealed yesterday that its industrial output contracted yet again in December – marking the longest losing streak…

Mexican mayor murdered one day after taking office

CNNThe mayor of a municipality in Mexico was slain by armed men inside her home on Saturday -- one day after taking office.Gisela Mota Ocampo was sworn into office Friday to lead Temixco, a city of nearly 100,000…

Biggest fears for Canadians in 2016, Marijuana or ISIS?

CBCWith a long list of election promises to fulfil, the federal Liberals have a lot of work ahead of them in 2016.Here's what Canadians think of three issues that could be particularly thorny ones for Justin Trudeau in…

Fighting returns to Ajdabiya after truce fails

Libyan NewsAn imminent ceasefire agreement has failed as a result of gunshots by unknown group targeted the mediators near the police directorate in the city of Ajdabiya (150 kilometres south of Benghazi) on Saturday.A meeting…

Sabha.. criminal gang arrested in armed robbery

Libyan NewsSecurity forces in the southern city of Sabha announced the arrest of notable criminal group during an armed robbery on Friday.Head of Investigation Unit at "Gertha" police station, Yehia Shwaiel, said weapons and…

Major coastal road reopens in western Tripoli

Libyan NewsNegotiations to reopen the coastal road in western Tripoli is expected to bear fruit, as delegation of several western cities hold talks with prominent military and social figures from Warshefana this week."The road…