Italian voters rejected proposed constitutional changes backed by the government, marking a win for populists. Prime Minister Renzi said he would tender his resignation.

Austrians rejected an anti-immigrant populist candidate for president, bucking a trend of nationalist successes in Europe.

The administration said it denied a permit to complete the last leg of the Dakota Access pipeline, prompting cheers from opponents.

Trump is broadening his search for secretary of state. Candidates include Exxon CEO Tillerson and Democratic Sen. Manchin.

Trump stepped up his China rhetoric as aides played down concerns that his phone call with Taiwan's leader heralded a policy change.

Top candidates for a Fed bank-oversight post include two who are skeptical of Dodd-Frank and one who believes it didn't go far enough.

Icahn is among several people talking to the president-elect about who should lead the Environmental Protection Agency.

Rebel losses in Syria have upset U.S. policy calculations, with Trump's election pointing to the possibility of a dramatic shift.

The death toll rose to 33 from a fire at an Oakland, Calif., warehouse during an electronic-music party.

Kerry sharply criticized Israel's continued settlement construction on contested Palestinian territory.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

December 05, 2016 02:47 ET (07:47 GMT)

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