PERSIAN GULF
Bahrain crackdown intensified in 2016: HRW
Human Rights Watch accuses Bahraini authorities of having prevented several activists from leaving the country in 2016.
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BUSINESS
Saudi oil output at lowest level in 2 years
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih says the kingdom has reduced its oil production to less than 10 million barrels a day – the lowest level in two years.
MILITARY
US troops enter Poland to counter Russia
Thousands of US troops arrive in Poland, the largest US military deployment in Europe since the Cold War.
INDIA
Soldier kills four senior officers in India
A rogue soldier kills four of his senior officers in a leave row in eastern India.
TURKEY
Elements behind lira plunge terrorists: Erdogan
"There is no difference between the terrorist who has a weapon… and the terrorist who is using the dollar," Erdogan said.
EU
Do not expect miracles in Cyprus talks: UN
The UN chief says Cypriot leaders are close to reaching a reunification deal, but there were obstacles on how to "implement" the agreement.
VENEZUELA
Venezuelan MP nabbed over gun charges
Venezuela arrests a substitute opposition lawmaker over weapons charges.
INTERVIEWS
‘Too late for Obama to close Guantanamo'
An analyst says Democrats should have taken action to close Guantanamo years ago, not days before the end of Barack Obama’s presidency.
ECONOMY
‘Historic Day’ as Iran’s first Airbus jet flies in
The first plane that Iran has purchased from the European aviation giant Airbus landed in Tehran’s Mehrabad airport.
IRAQ
'Violence killed 16,000 Iraqi civilians in 2016'
The Iraq Body Count says a monthly average of more than 1,300 civilians lost their lives due to violence in Iraq in 2016.
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Kenya judge gives ultimatum to doctors union
Judge Wasilwa said if the doctors did not end the strike, seven union officials would "be arrested."
POLITICS
Republicans take first step to repeal Obamacare
The US Senate has taken its first step to repeal Barack Obama's healthcare act.
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Myanmar urged to end anti-Rohingya violence
Bangladesh demands the quick restoration of normal situation in Myanmar's Rakhine State.
GERMANY
Germany to deport refugees from March
Berlin says the country is essentially lifting a five-year suspension on the transfers of refugees.
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NATO stresses cyber defense as top priority
The NATO chief slams cyber attempts meant to manipulate the results of national elections.
SYRIA
Russia withdraws S-24s, sends S-25 jets to Syria
Russia’s Defense Ministry spokesman, Igor Konashenkov, says there would be more withdrawal from Syria in the near future.
POLITICS
Trump to CNN: You are ‘fake news’
Donald Trump says he would not take questions from CNN because the networks spreads fake news.
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Japan PM visits Philippines to boost ties
Shinzo Abe visits the Philippine president in a trip aimed at shoring up ties between Tokyo and Manila.
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