POLITICS
'I can't punch Trump now he's president'
Robert De Niro says he cannot punch Donald Trump now in the face now because he's the US president-elect.
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AFGHANISTAN
Taliban attack German mission in Afghanistan
At least six people were killed and over 100 others wounded in the attack, which was carried out by the Taliban militant group.
INTERVIEWS
‘Trump to focus on peace, US issues’
An American state senator says Trump will be a president of peace and focus on America’s own issues.
NIGERIA
Riots leave 30,000 homeless in Nigeria’s Lagos
A rights group says some 30,000 people are made homeless in the Nigerian mega city of Lagos due to demolitions and riots.
POLITICS
Obama welcomes Trump to White House
US President Barack Obama pledges to help President-elect Donald Trump succeed.
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Six European states hit by bird flu outbreak
Six European countries report outbreaks of a severe strain of bird flu in wild birds.
RUSSIA
Russia upholds ban on LinkedIn website
A Russian court upholds an earlier decision to block social networking website LinkedIn.
SYRIA
Russia rebuffs UN plea to extend Aleppo truces
Moscow says lengthy pauses in Aleppo operations help the Takfiri militants there “restore their battle worthiness.”
EU
Spain unions reject EU budget reform demands
Spain’s two biggest labor unions call on the Rajoy government to increase the monthly minimum wage of workers.
IRAQ
Iraqi forces prepare to advance on southern Mosul
Iraqi Lieutenant-Colonel Dhiya Mizhir says the target of fresh operations is an area overlooking Mosul International Airport.
TURKEY
'Turkey seeks life terms in newspaper trial'
Nine staff of a pro-Kurdish daily could face long jail terms or life sentences.
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Over 120 refugees rescued off Cyprus coast
Cypriots rescue 123 refugees believed to be Syrians who were left on a board off the island's northwest coast.
MILITARY
UK opens new military base in Bahrain
The UK has opened a military base in the Persian Gulf region for the first time in decades.
POLITICS
Clinton fans blame defeat on 3rd-parties
Hillary Clinton’s fans are using third-party candidates to justify their defeat against Donald Trump.
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Zuma survives 3rd no-confidence vote
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma is reinstated after securing a vote of confidence in parliament.
POLITICS
Iran urges enhanced ties with Slovakia
Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif says banking cooperation has already started between the Islamic Republic and Slovakia.
FOREIGN POLICY
Trump adviser: Israeli settlements acceptable
A top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump says his boss doesn't think illegal Israeli settlements should be condemned.
PALESTINE
Israel seals off Palestinian home in West Bank
Israeli forces pour concrete into the home of a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank city of al-Khalil.
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