PALESTINE
Obama ‘must recognize Palestine,’ soon
Jimmy Carter suggests that US President Barack Obama “must recognize Palestine” before Donald Trump takes control of the White House.
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IRAQ
Iraqi flag raised on another Mosul village
The Iraqi flag is raised upon another village by forces battling to retake Mosul, Daesh’s last stronghold in the country.
POLITICS
UK won’t stay in single market: Secret memo
The UK is unlikely to be able to stay in the single market following Brexit, according to a secret note.
FOREIGN POLICY
Trump threatens to ‘terminate’ Cuba deal
US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to “terminate the deal," with Cuba.
POLITICS
Rouhani, Putin talk Mideast crises, energy ties
Presidents of Iran and Russia discuss the Syria crisis and energy cooperation in a phone call.
ECONOMY
MTN eyeing Iran’s e-commerce opportunities
MTN Group says it has devised plans to expand its investments in Iran, adding that e-commerce will be a central theme of its future business operations in the country.
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'1,000 sex assaults in Canada military last year'
A survey finds nearly 1,000 sex assaults reported in Canadian military last year.
INTERVIEWS
‘Trump unlikely to change Cuba policy’
US President-elect Donald Trump is unlikely to reverse President Obama's recently improved ties with Cuba, an American writer says.
AFGHANISTAN
4 Afghan policemen killed in Taliban attack
Four Afghan border officers are killed in a Taliban attack in the country’s southern province of Zabul.
SYRIA
‘West lies about Syria chemical attacks’
A high-ranking Syrian official dismisses allegations that government troops have carried out chemical attacks.
ECONOMY
Oman becoming Iran’s top trade partner
Figures show Iran’s exports to Oman rose by around 400 percent in the first half of 2016 in a fresh indication that the Sultanate is already becoming Iran’s top regional trade partner.
TURKEY
PKK militants kill 2 Turkish soldiers
Two Turkish forces are killed in clashes with the PKK militants in the east of the country, sources say.
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Cubans begin farewell to Fidel Castro
Throngs of Cubans begin a memorial service in Cuba’s Havana to pay homage to Fidel Castro.
SOCIETY
Ohio campus rampage: 1 dead, 11 in hospital
At least eleven people have been taken to hospitals after a killing rampage at the Ohio State University. The suspect is shot dead.
PERSIAN GULF
Kuwaiti cabinet resigns after legislative polls
The Kuwaiti cabinet has submitted its resignation to the emir following snap parliamentary polls.
POLITICS
Trump may ask foreign govts to probe Clinton
US President-elect Donald Trump may encourage foreign nations to investigate his defeated Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, a report says.
ENERGY
Indonesia wants Iran refinery investments
Indonesia has invited Iran to make refineries in the country.
POLITICS
‘Iran, Russia to sign visa waiver deal soon’
The Iranian Foreign Ministry says Iran and Russia will sign an agreement on visa-free package tours soon.
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