IRAQ
Security forces free large area in Iraq’s Mosul
The Left Coast area in the east of the city of Mosul was declared fully liberated on Wednesday.
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MEXICO
New shooting kills four in Mexican resort city
Th new shooting attack targeted the state prosecutors’ office in the resort city of Cancun on Tuesday,
TURKEY
Turkey seeks arrest of 243 military personnel
The arrest warrants are issued as part of Ankara’s crackdown on those suspected of having links to coup plotters.
SOCIETY
Obama commutes Manning’s sentence
US President Barack Obama has granted clemency in a number of high-profile cases, in one of his final acts as president.
EU
Italy gives life terms to ex-South American officials
An Italian court sentences eight former South American leaders to life in prison in absentia for the disappearance and deaths of 23 people of Italian origin several decades ago.
PALESTINE
Hamas, Fatah agree to form new unity government
The unity deal is announced following three days of intensive discussions among different Palestinian factions in the Russian capital.
CHINA
Taiwan holds drills amid China tensions
The Taiwanese military is simulating a Chinese invasion during two days of drills.
PALESTINE
Israeli forces shoot dead 2 Palestinians
Israeli troops attack Palestinians who want to prevent the demolition of their homes in a village in the Negev desert.
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OIC to UN: Stop potential genocide in Myanmar
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation calls on the United Nations to stop abuses against Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State.
FOREIGN POLICY
Kerry advises Trump to keep Iran nuclear deal
The US Secretary of State warns the next administration that canceling the Iran nuclear deal would irreparably harm the US.
POLITICS
‘Scotland freedom likelier after May speech’
The British government’s decision to leave the European Union’s single market would make Scotland’s independence likelier, says Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
SYRIA
Militants’ tunnel bomb kills Syrian general
A Syrian general and eight troops are killed in a militant bombing attack outside the capital city Damascus.
EU
European Parliament elects new president
Italy's Antonio Tajani is elected as the European Parliament’s new president.
PALESTINE
UN warns over West Bank annexation calls
The UN warns that any attempt by Israel to annex Palestinian land will destroy further prospects of peace talks.
SYRIA
Syria, militants name Astana delegation
The Syrian government and opposition militants announce the names of their delegation heads for the upcoming peace talks in Kazakhstan.
SYRIA
‘US to up support for Turkey inside Syria’
The United States vows to step up support for the Turkish forces by conducting airstrikes in Syria’s al-Bab.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Obama injects $500m into climate fund
With only days left of his administration, US President Barack Obama pays $500 million for a UN program to help poor countries cut their greenhouse gases in a fight for a better climate worldwide.
RUSSIA
Putin: Trump defamers worse than prostitutes
Russian President Vladimir Putin denies allegations that US President-elect Donald Trump has been compromised by Russian intelligence.
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