SOCIETY
US police deaths reach 135 in 2016
More than 130 US police officers were killed in 2016, making it the deadliest year for cops in five years.
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CHINA
China makes breakthrough in Ebola vaccine design
China says its domestically developed Ebola vaccine is a major medical breakthrough.
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Europe beefs up security for New Year
Authorities in major European capitals have boosted security over fears of terror attacks ahead of New Year festivities.
IRAQ
Abadi urges Erdogan to respect Iraq sovereignty
The Iraqi prime minister calls on Turkey to ‘respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity’ of Iraq.
FOREIGN POLICY
Trump praises ‘very smart’ Putin
Donald Trump says Putin’s handling of the recent US sanctions expansion against Russia shows how “smart” he is.
SOCIETY
Powerful nor’easter hits New England
A powerful nor'easter has brought heavy snow, strong winds and even thunder and lightning to northern New England.
POLITICS
US whistleblowers ask Obama for clemency
The two most famous American whistleblowers have requested pardons from outgoing US President Barack Obama in his final days in office.
YEMEN
'Turkish plane takes Daesh terrorists to Yemen'
A Turkish plane transporting scores of Daesh terrorists has landed in Yemen's Aden International Airport, a report says.
IRAQ
Iraqi forces make fresh gains in Mosul operation
Iraqi government forces and their allies have made gains in their fresh push to retake Mosul from Takfiri Daesh militants.
NORTH AFRICA
'Tunisia has jailed, monitored 800 militants'
Those who come back will be arrested immediately after their arrival on Tunisian soil, the prime minister says.
SYRIA
Russia urges UN to endorse Syria truce deal
The UN Security Council started closed consultations on the measure on Friday morning.
EU
Greece frees activists supporting refugees
The two were arrested in the northwestern port of Igoumenitsa.
FOREIGN POLICY
Trump team rejects US sanctions on Russia
A senior aide of Donald Trump has denounced Obama's decision to impose harsh economic sanctions against Russia.
EU
Spain against Catalan independence vote
"It is not possible to hold a referendum that will do away with national sovereignty and the equality of Spaniards," Rajoy said.
EU
Berlin attacker 'lone wolf’ when in Italy
The findings of investigators so far indicate that Anis Amri lacked any significant contacts in Italy as he fled.
POLITICS
New Brexit challenge launched at High Court
A fresh set of challenges is launched in London's High Court against the British government’s bid to exit the European Union.
SYRIA
Syrian army soldiers retake village in Homs
Syrian government forces and their allies have taken control over the village of Sharifa from Takfiri Daesh militants.
BRAZIL
Brazil police officer admits killing Greek envoy
Reports said detectives had found traces of blood on a couch inside the Rio home of the ambassador.
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