Donald Trump is poised to name Rex Tillerson, Chief Executive of ExxonMobil, as his Secretary of State,

despite concerns over his close ties to Russia.

Mr. Trump faces questions over his own stance from Russia after he criticized the CIA report that Moscow engaged in hacking to try to implant the US election.

Mr. Tillerson's appointment is expected to come under intense scrutiny at Senate Confirmation Hearings next year.

The Syrian government says it's close to victory in Aleppo.

Russian-backed regime forces claim to have taken almost all rebel areas of the city, which has been divided for the past four years.

Thousands of rebels and civilians trapped in a tiny patch of territory are under intense aerial bombardment.

An opposition activist have made desperate pleas to the outside world for help.

And Italy's biggest bank UniCredit has settled cut(?) 14000 jobs and spend 12 billion Euros on a radical restruction plan.

Chief Executive Jean Pierre Mustier said the plans will pave the way for a 13 billion Euro rights issue early next year.

He dismissed fears of political uncertainty after the Italian government's recent referendum defeat would affect his bid to show up the bank's finances.

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