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Trump supporters push to let system granting tariff-free access to US fail
Pan-EU licences part of efforts to fight US and Asian dominance of growing industry
About 400,000 people have been trapped by 4-year government blockade
Tax bill has destabilised Obamacare by removing requirement for mandatory insurance
Possible amendments could stoke speculation over Xi’s two-term presidency limit
First such swap this year as breakdowns in ceasefire have hampered implementation
UK will no longer be able to rely on giant Dutch facilities when it leaves EU
Fate of Pödelwitz highlights dilemma as Berlin pits carbon cut goals against energy needs
Beijing’s authoritarian system shows it is able to nurture world-class industries
To succeed it pays to suppress your private life
Beijing encouraged investment in the US film industry to influence perceptions but is now rethinking its Tinseltown ties
Alleged illegal oil transfers raise questions over Beijing enforcement of UN resolutions
Cairo fears that hydropower project will reduce access to water
Surging demand for EV battery input spurs production rush 3,000 meters above sea level
Foreign minister suggests EU could give Ankara ‘closer kind of customs union’
Thousands take to the streets after authoritarian former president granted pardon
Businessmen and ex-government employees reach financial settlements with authorities
Beijing denies national ban even as local authorities outlaw celebrations
Opposition politician has called for a boycott after being barred from running
Communist party tackles ‘wrong views’ as growing numbers of citizens go online
Decline highlights durability of economic expansion as labour shortages bite
Vladimir Putin’s main rival vows to appeal against decision and boycott 2018 election
Decision closely follows impeachment vote, prompting allegations of a quid pro quo
President critises wife of Andrew McCabe and his plans to retire from the agency
Kuczynski sounds note of reconciliation after he survives impeachment
Business leaders concerned as violence returns to the worst levels of the past
Sberbank chief says tighter measures will ‘make the cold war look like child’s play’
Pyongyang warns Washington its ballistic missiles can now strike US mainland
Macri government is re-engaging with globalisation as others question its benefits
Trump praises unanimous response to Pyongyang’s latest missile test
China exports draconian laws to HK while Taipei rolls back authoritarian legacy
Roula Khalaf, deputy editor, explores the Lebanese capital's mix of energy and risk
‘Slap in the face’ for Madrid but secessionists are unlikely to be able to deliver on promises
Disasters, man-made and natural, have struck in a year characterised by political division, desperation and delight
Trump’s Christmas tax gift
