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Nantes demo protests airport project
French protesters demonstrate against an airport development project in Nantes.

French protesters demonstrate against an airport development project in Nantes.

The US makes “misleading” commentaries about Russia over Syria, says an analyst.

A British aviator has managed to complete a 13,000 mile (21,000 kilometers) solo flight from London to Sydney.

The Iranian foreign minister says the Islamic Republic has so far exercised patience with regard to negative deeds by Saudi Arabia.

Iraq’s prime minister pledges to stamp out corruption in 2016.

Amnesty International voices concern over Saudi Arabia's imprisonment and abuse of human rights activists.

British student nurses and midwives have gone on a nation-wide march to protest against the government’s plans to replace their bursaries with loans.

Germany reportedly plans to dispatch a military contingent near Libya allegedly to train the African country's army.

Iran plans to participate in the construction of an oil refinery in Spain with a processing capacity of 200,000 bpd.

Gunmen kill an Egyptian police officer and a soldier on the outskirts of Cairo.

The Iranian interior minister will visit Damascus on Monday for talks with Syrian officials.

Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has announced that it will no longer make flights to Iran as of 14 January 2016.

Palestinians mourn for four youths killed by Israeli forces near the occupied city of al-Khalil.

The US says only a few Russian airstrikes target Daesh terrorists in Syria.

A landmine explosion kills two Pakistani coastguards in Balochistan.

A US police officer has been shot and wounded while another cop jailed in separate incidents.

A new study found walnuts aren't just great for our hearts. Turns out a small serving per day may also improve cognitive function.

Syria’s foreign minister says Damascus is ready to attend upcoming peace talks in Geneva.