ECONOMY
US jobless claims rise to 6-month high
The number of jobless claims for insurance benefits has risen to a nearly six-month high during the Christmas holiday season.
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EGYPT
Egypt warplanes strike targets in Rafah
Egyptian warplanes hit targets on Egypt's side of Rafah town on the border with the Gaza Strip.
SOCIETY
FBI nabs man planning ISIL attack in NYC
A 25-year-old New Yorker is charged with planning terrorist attacks in the name of Daesh.
INTERVIEWS
‘US govt. hypocritical on Islamophobia’
The US government is hypocritical in tackling Islamophobia, says an Islamic leader in Washington.
RUSSIA
Russia rejects claims of Syria deaths
Russia dismisses Turkey’s recent claims of civilian deaths in Moscow’s air raids in Syria.
INTERVIEWS
'Anti-Semitism used against Israel’s critics'
Anti-Semitism is used by the Israel lobby to restrict criticism of Israel’s violent and inhumane polices against Palestinians.
POLITICS
Iran to 'keep up support for Iraq, Syria'
A senior Iranian official has vowed the Islamic Republic’s support for Iraq and Syria in their fight against terrorism.
EGYPT
Al-Azhar slams Daesh sex slavery
Egypt’s highest Islamic authority, al-Azhar, strongly denounces the Takfiri Daesh terrorists’ newly-released rules for sex slavery.
POLITICS
US govt. sued over donations to Israel
The US Treasury Department is accused of allowing tax-exempt NGOs to donate up to $300 billion to Israel.
MILITARY
UK tightens security ahead of celebrations
British police deploy extra forces in London amid terror warnings around the world.
PERSIAN GULF
Huge fire engulfs Dubai hotel
A huge fire erupts in a hotel in Dubai ahead of New Year celebrations, injuring at least 16 people.
PALESTINE
Netanyahu wife being grilled on spending
The Israeli premier’s wife is being questioned over inflated household spending.
MILITARY
BBC services 'hacked' on New Year's Eve
BBC websites and digital services encounter hitch following a suspected hack attack on Thursday.
SOCIETY
US ups security for New Year festivities
American officials step up security measures amid concerns over terror attacks during the New Year’s celebrations.
POLITICS
Iran hits back: Missile work to speed up
President Rouhani orders the Iranian Defense Ministry to speed up the country's missile program amid reports of new US sanctions.
AFGHANISTAN
Ghani sets terms for Taliban talks
Afghanistan's president voices readiness to attend Pakistan-brokered talks with Taliban should the militants renounce violence.
POLITICS
UK govt. under fire for political honors
The Labour party unhappy over a knighthood awarded to Conservative elections strategist.
CHINA
China testing new long-range missile
China says it is conducting routine tests of a new long-range missile.
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