RUSSIA
Russia rules out blast aboard ill-fated plane
Russian investigators say there was ‘no explosion’ on board the crashed military plane, but they do not rule out the possibility of ‘an act of terror.’
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4 killed in latest Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes
Four soldiers are killed in the latest wave of clashes between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces.
SYRIA
Syrian army announces nationwide ceasefire
The Syrian military has announced a nationwide halt to fighting starting at midnight on December 30.
PERSIAN GULF
Oman to join Saudi-led war coalition: SPA
According to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Oman’s defense minister sent a letter to Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, announcing the decision.
COLOMBIA
Colombia grants amnesty to FARC rebels
The Colombian congress approved amnesty for members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebel group on Wednesday.
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Flooding kills 50 people in DR Congo
Severe flooding killed at least 50 people in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
TURKEY
Turkey: No joint operation with Russia in Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says there is no joint operation between Turkey and Russia in Syria's northern city of al-Bab.
IRAQ
Iraq begins 'second phase' of Mosul liberation
Special forces advanced into the Karama and Quds neighborhoods, while army troops and federal police gained ground in nearby Intisar, Salam and Sumor neighborhoods.
ENERGY
Iran reports higher oil sales to BP, Shell
Iran says its exports of crude oil and condensate – a type of very light crude produced from gas fields – to global energy giants BP and Shell have increased.
POLITICS
‘UK PM behaving like 16th century monarch’
Jeremy Corbyn says the UK PM is behaving like Henry VIII by refusing to commit to putting a final Brexit deal to a vote in the parliament.
ENERGY
Daelim wins major Iran refinery deal
South Korea’s Daelim Industrial Company has won a deal worth $1.9 billion to expand Iran’s Isfahan refinery.
POLITICS
Millions of Iranians commemorate Dey 9 epic
People rallied in various cities on Thursday to celebrate "Dey 9 epic" which restored tranquility to the nation after months of political wrangling and unrest in 2009.
EU
Italy ‘rescues 900 refugees’ in Mediterranean
Italy says it has rescued some 900 refugees from stricken boats in the Mediterranean Sea.
INTERVIEWS
‘Russia sanctions to push US to brink of war’
An analyst says President Obama's efforts to sanction Russia over its alleged interference in the presidential election can push the US to the brink of war.
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Boko Haram militants surrender in Niger
Thirty one Boko Haram militants surrendered to Nigerien authorities in the town of Diffa.
PERSIAN GULF
Bahrainis protest ahead of nationwide rallies
Demonstrators took to the streets, chanting slogans against King Hamad and in condemnation of Saudi support for the Al Khalifah regime.
HUMAN RIGHTS
US officer shoots black man in back: Video
A video has again stirred controversy in the US over police brutality against African Americans.
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Australia smashes cocaine ring in record bust
Police in Australia seized more than a ton of cocaine worth about 260 million US dollars.
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