Although both leaders express optimism in Florida there is no indication of progress, writes the BBC's Vitaliy Shevchenko.

The decisive victory for the Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party means a third term for leader Albin Kurti.

The decisive victory for the Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party means a third term for leader Albin Kurti.

Many Indian cities rank at the bottom of liveability indexes despite big government spending on infrastructure.

The BBC catches a man trapping songbirds - selling them is a profitable business because many keep them as pets.

North Safari Sapporo, a zoo located in Minami Ward, Sapporo, which closed in September, reached its deadline on December 26 to remove illegal structures from the site. (News On Japan)

A five-year-old boy died after becoming trapped in an outdoor belt-type escalator at a ski resort in Otaru, Hokkaido, on Sunday morning. (News On Japan)

In Edo period Japan, one of the most erotic parts of a woman's body wasn’t the melons, the peaches, or the buns fresh from the bakery. No, it was the neck. Specifically, the back of it. (News On Japan)

Okinawa Prefecture has unveiled a development plan for a J.League-standard stadium to be built in Okunoyama Park in Naha, with initial construction costs estimated at approximately 26.4 billion yen. (News On Japan)

A special exhibition showcasing specimens of rare wildlife found in Okinawa has opened in Naha, offering visitors a close look at the region’s rich natural heritage. (News On Japan)

The U.S. military is expected to resume solo patrols outside its bases as early as the end of the year, with both the Japanese and U.S. governments confirming the policy shift following a temporary suspension triggered by the wrongful detention of a civilian man. (News On Japan)

Gifu Prefecture officials have urged climbers heading into the Northern Alps over the year-end and New Year holiday period to submit climbing plans and ensure they are fully equipped, as part of efforts to prevent mountain accidents. (News On Japan)

Police detained the male suspect after shooting him in the leg, while two others are seriously injured.

Police detained the male suspect after shooting him in the leg, while two others are seriously injured.

In September last year, the sudden acquisition of Spa Resort Hawaiians — long known as “Japan’s Hawaii” — sent shockwaves through the industry. The buyer was Fortress Investment Group, a U.S. investment firm that also made headlines two years ago with its purchase of Sogo & Seibu. How a foreign fund plans to rebuild one of Japan’s most iconic resort facilities is now drawing close scrutiny, as management, former hula dancers, and local residents watch the transformation unfold. (News On Japan)

The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells.

The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells.

The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells.

The 70-year-old had suffered with the spasms for nine months, his wife says, and was already in hospital for hernia surgery.

The 70-year-old had suffered with the spasms for nine months, his wife says, and was already in hospital for hernia surgery.