Merkel: Islamist terror is 'greatest threat' to Germany
Islamist terrorism is the biggest challenge facing Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel has said in her New Year message.
Referring to the deadly truck attack in Berlin by a Tunisian asylum seeker, she said it was "sickening" when acts of terror were carried out by people who had sought protection.
She said 2016 had been a year of "severe tests".
But she also said she was confident Germany could overcome them.
"As we go about our lives and our work, we are saying to the terrorists: 'You are hate-filled murderers, but you do not determine how we live and want to live. We are free, considerate and open'," Mrs Merkel said.
Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is still alive and in charge, says Pentagon
'If we get the opportunity, we would deliver him the justice he deserves,' says spokesman
Isis chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdidi is alive despite numerous attempts on his life, the Pentagon has confirmed.
Rumours swirled earlier this month that the terror group's leader had been killed after activist group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which is based in London, reported that senior Isis figures had gathered for an emergency meeting in Iraq.
At the time it was speculated that he might have been killed, although this was never officially confirmed.
Six data visualizations that explain the plastic problem
Tiny particles, bags, bottles: When plastic lands in the ocean, it harms wildlife and the environment. But how much plastic does end up there, and where does it come from? An overview of problems and solutions.
Every single piece of plastic that has ever been produced still exists today. It isn't in the same place anymore, and probably unrecognizable - but it's certainly still there, just no longer visible to most of us. As the global production of plastic increases, so does the amount of "invisible" plastic garbage somewhere in the world.
Five 2016 projects to revive your faith in humanity
The year 2016 was full of political upheaval across the world. However, many individuals, organisations and small businesses took small steps to make the world a better place. As the year comes to a close, we take a look back at five projects led by individuals in different countries who took action to protect the environment, develop their local economy and help their community. We featured all these projects — which are from Africa, Latin America and Asia — in our “Observers Take Action” section in 2016.
The FRANCE 24 Observers team launched Observers Take Action this year, in order to shine a light on small-scale, local initiatives that have a positive impact on the environment, the local economy and/or society.
Nearly 100 journalists killed worldwide in 2016: IFJ
Iraq and Afghanistan deadliest countries for journalists in 2016, IFJ says, as it deplores impunity for killings.
Ninety-three journalists and media staff were killed around the world in the course of their work in 2016, with Iraq and Afghanistan the deadliest countries, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has said.
The IFJ said on Friday the number included those killed in targeted attacks, bomb blasts or caught in the cross-fire. A further 29 died in plane crashes in Colombia and Russia.
China Bans Its Ivory Trade, Moving Against Elephant Poaching
China announced on Friday that it was banning all commerce in ivory by the end of 2017, a move that would shut down the world’s largest ivory market and could deal a critical blow to the practice of elephant poaching in Africa.
The decision by China follows years of growing international and domestic pressure and gives wildlife protection advocates hope that the threatened extinction of certain elephant populations in Africa can be averted.
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