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Pence defends Trump’s talks with Taiwan

FOREIGN POLICY

Pence defends Trump’s talks with Taiwan

US Vice President-elect Mike Pence defends Donald Trump’s phone conversation with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, which drew criticism from China.

Petraeus leaks dwarf mine: Snowden

POLITICS

Petraeus leaks dwarf mine: Snowden

American whistle-blower Edward Snowden says the leaks he has been behind are dwarfed by General David Petraeus’s as President-elect Donald Trump is considering him for the position of secretary of state.

Putin: Donald Trump is a clever man

FOREIGN POLICY

Putin: Donald Trump is a clever man

US President-elect Donald Trump is a smart man who will adjust quickly to his new role, says Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Kabul slams 'undeclared war' by Pakistan

AFGHANISTAN

Kabul slams 'undeclared war' by Pakistan

President Ghani says militants battling Afghan government forces would not have lasted a month had it not been for "sanctuary" provided by Pakistan.

US, UK mulling Syria ‘aid’ airdrops

MILITARY

US, UK mulling Syria ‘aid’ airdrops

The US and the UK are considering airdrops to Aleppo's militant-held areas, amid the Syrian government’s major victories against terror groups there.

Qatari news site downsizing over crackdown

PERSIAN GULF

Qatari news site downsizing over crackdown

Qatar's most popular English-language news website Doha News has decided to scale back its operation after officials blocked it inside the country.