CHINA
China Telecom chief resigns over probe
The chairman of China Telecom formally resigns his post after government launches probe into his conduct accusing him of "severe disciplinary violations."
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RUSSIA
Russia slams US claims over Syria raids
Russia calls as 'absurd' US claims that Russian airstrikes in Syria are killing civilians.
MILITARY
'US-Russia nuke race risks atomic war'
The nuclear arms race between the US and Russia has put the world on the brink of a nuclear war, according to former Pentagon chief William Perry.
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9 killed in Philippines clashes
Nine people are killed in a new round of clashes between Philippine troops and Abu Sayyaf militants.
ASIE
Kabul, Islamabad set up military hotline
Pakistan and Afghanistan have established a hotline between their respective military commanders.
POLITICS
Iran marks 2009 pro-establishment rallies
Iranians attend ceremonies to mark the anniversary of December 30, 2009 pro-establishment rallies.
EU
1mn refugees arrived in Europe by sea
The UN says the number of refugees who have arrived in Europe by sea this year tops one million.
POLITICS
NY mayor: Trump 'dangerous' for US
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says what Donald Trump is doing to America is “dangerous.”
BUSINESS
Apple to pay €318mn over tax fraud probe
US-based computer tech giant, Apple, has agreed to pay Italy 318 million euros to settle a tax fraud dispute.
IRAQ
Iraq threatens action over Turkey buildup
The Iraqi foreign minister urges Turkish troops pullout and threatens action against Ankara if soldiers remain.
SPORTS
Stoke City eyes Iran’s Sardar Azmoun
Iranian international striker Sardar Azmoun has been linked with a move to Premier League club Stoke City.
SOCIETY
UK house prices grow in December
A new report says average house prices across the UK grew in December.
RUSSIA
‘Turkey backing terrorists in Syria’
The Syrian envoy to the UN accuses Turkey of aiding terrorists operating in his country.
INTERVIEWS
UK fire services heading for disaster
A British trade union has warned that fire and rescue services are heading for disaster due to government's austerity measures.
POLITICS
‘Iran fired rockets near US warship’
US officials claim Iran fired rockets near an American aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.
BUSINESS
Oil prices below $40 ahead of US data
Oil prices continue their decline in global markets as the market awaits release of data on US commercial crude stockpiles and production.
PERSIAN GULF
Bahraini MPs support Iran terror group
Several Bahraini lawmakers urge Manama to support an ethnic Arab terrorist group inside Iran.
SYRIA
Syria army enters militant-held town
The Syrian army enters a militant-held town in the southern province of Dera'a.
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