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Colombia red alert over fires, water levels
The Colombian government issues a red alert over raging forest fires and low water levels amid a crippling drought.

The Colombian government issues a red alert over raging forest fires and low water levels amid a crippling drought.

At least 157 foreign-backed Takfiri militants surrender to Syrian army forces across the country.

The US has always been trying to undermine Iran’s independence and sovereignty, says an analyst.

Mali extends by three months a nationwide state of emergency.

Saudi fighter jets pound the international airport in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a.

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) denies firing rockets near US warships in the Persian Gulf.

Belgium calls off New Year celebrations over terrorism fears.

Takfiri Daesh militants kill at least 40 civilians in Iraq’s troubled western province of Anbar.

Iran's OPEC representative says the country spends less than $10 to produce each barrel of crude oil.

Lack of Russia experts worries some in Washington about Moscow’s unpredictable activities, a report says.

Russia ratifies updated sanctions against Turkey in a row between the two countries.

Russian FM Lavrov says the US belief in being an “exceptional” country is an impediment to the war on terrorism.

Every police officer in US city of Chicago will be trained and equipped with a Taser by June, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said.

UK’s Foreign Office says it supports doing business with Iran and that it has already started to help British companies prepare for post-sanctions Iran investments.

GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson has slammed President Obama over surveillance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

People march in Spain to voice their support for Catalonia’s independence from the country.

The US administration is reportedly preparing fresh sanctions on international companies and individuals in breach of a landmark nuclear agreement.

The Iraqi Air Force has bombarded positions held by the Daesh terrorists around the city of Hawija in the northern province of Kirkuk.