RUSSIA
Expelled Russian diplomats leave US
Expelled Russian diplomats leave the US on board a special plane, Russia says.
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NORTH AFRICA
1,000 refugees storm Spain border fence
A group of 1,100 refugees from Sub-Saharan Africa tried to jump a high double fence between Morocco and Ceuta.
FOREIGN POLICY
Putin congrats Trump on New Year, not Obama
The Russian president has decided to congratulate incoming President Donald Trump rather than Barack Obama on New Year.
IRAQ
‘60% of east Mosul under Iraqi forces’ control’
Iraqi government forces have retaken around two thirds of the eastern side of Mosul from Daesh terrorists since starting a major operation in mid-October.
INTERVIEWS
‘Istanbul nightclub attack, punitive measure’
An analyst says the attack on a nightclub in Istanbul was a staged event and a punitive measure meant to create chaos in Turkey.
SOCIETY
Christians safe, secure in Iran: Archbishop
The Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Tehran says Christians live in peace and security in the Islamic Republic.
MILITARY
Pentagon contractor leaks sensitive data
A Pentagon contractor has leaked sensitive data belonging to high-ranking US military officials.
POLITICS
‘Syria leading fight against terrorism, Zionism’
The Iranian Parliament speaker says Syria is the flag-bearer of the fight against terrorism and Zionism.
IRAQ
Iraqi forces retake 3 Mosul districts
Iraqi Special Operations Forces retake complete control over three more neighborhoods in the eastern part of Mosul.
CHINA
Rally held in Hong Kong to back MPs
Thousands march to protest a bid to unseat Hong Kong lawmakers over their anti-China remarks.
POLITICS
No Saudi invitation to discuss Hajj: Iran
A senior Iranian official says Tehran has not received any invitation from Saudi Arabia yet to discuss the resumption of Iran's participation in Hajj rituals.
YEMEN
Saudi jets kill 7 Yemenis, wound dozen
Saudi warplanes have killed at least seven people in Yemen’s provinces of Hajjah and Ma’rib.
PERSIAN GULF
'Inmates freed in attack on Bahrain jail'
The attack took place at Jaw prison south of the capital Manama.
SPORTS
Iran MMA fighter vice champ in Rizin 2016
Iranian mixed martial artist Amir Aliakbari finishes vice champion of the Rizin 2016 Openweight World Grand Prix in Japan.
SPORTS
Iran juniors fall to Slovenia in v-ball friendly
The national Iranian girls’ U-18 volleyball team has suffered its third straight defeat during its training tour in Slovenia.
ECONOMY
Iran to seal plane deal with ATR soon
An Iranian official says a contract to purchase planes from European planemaker ATR will be signed within the next few days.
ENERGY
Iran hailed over gas deal with Turkmenistan
Local media laud Iran's successful diplomatic efforts to resolve a gas dispute with its northeastern neighbor.
CHINA
China will accept 'no fuss' in territorial dispute
President Xi has repeated his stance on Beijing's sovereignty and maritime rights.
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