SYRIA
Russia, Turkey agree to coordinate Syria strikes
Russia and Turkey sign an agreement to coordinate their air forces in Syria when conducting airstrikes against Takfiri militant groups there.
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INTERVIEWS
What Tillerson’s remarks on China show
Rex Tillerson’s belligerence towards Beijing bodes ill for the future of US-Chinese relations under the Trump presidency, an analyst says.
SYRIA
Israeli rockets hit Syrian military airport
Israeli rockets have reportedly targeted the Mezzeh airbase near the Syrian capital city of Damascus.
POLITICS
‘Stronger Iran-Turkey ties key to ME stability’
President Rouhani says closer cooperation between Tehran and Ankara helps establishment of peace and stability in the Middle East.
POLITICS
Fake news would lead to CNN’s demise: Trump
Incoming US President Donald Trump has warned that the CNN news network “is in a total meltdown.”
FOREIGN POLICY
Mattis calls Iran ‘biggest destabilizing force’
Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon accuses Iran of being the “biggest destabilizing force in the Middle East."
SYRIA
8 dead as powerful blast rocks Damascus
At least eight people have been killed in a bomb attack in a heavily policed district in the center of the Syrian capital Damascus.
ECONOMY
Iran eyeing return to global debts markets
A report by Reuters says Iran is pushing ahead a plan to help local firms sell bonds abroad - what is eventually expected to help expedite the country’s economic growth.
BRAZIL
HRW slams police violence in Brazil
HRW censures high levels of police violence and abuses in prisons in Brazil.
TURKEY
'Turkey tourism has suffered sharp decline'
The decline is attributed to multiple terrorist attacks in the port city.
NIGERIA
Nigeria OKs offering asylum to Gambia pres.
Nigerian lawmakers vote to offer asylum to Gambia's president if he hands over power to the opposition leader.
PERSIAN GULF
Bahrain crackdown intensified in 2016: HRW
Human Rights Watch accuses Bahraini authorities of having prevented several activists from leaving the country in 2016.
BUSINESS
Saudi oil output at lowest level in 2 years
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih says the kingdom has reduced its oil production to less than 10 million barrels a day – the lowest level in two years.
MILITARY
US troops enter Poland to counter Russia
Thousands of US troops arrive in Poland, the largest US military deployment in Europe since the Cold War.
INDIA
Soldier kills four senior officers in India
A rogue soldier kills four of his senior officers in a leave row in eastern India.
TURKEY
Elements behind lira plunge terrorists: Erdogan
"There is no difference between the terrorist who has a weapon… and the terrorist who is using the dollar," Erdogan said.
EU
Do not expect miracles in Cyprus talks: UN
The UN chief says Cypriot leaders are close to reaching a reunification deal, but there were obstacles on how to "implement" the agreement.
VENEZUELA
Venezuelan MP nabbed over gun charges
Venezuela arrests a substitute opposition lawmaker over weapons charges.
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