SOCIETY
NYC combats bigotry after hate crimes spike
New York City mayor launches a campaign against discrimination and harassment following a 30-percent rise in hate crimes this year.
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POLITICS
Iran’s Rouhani in Yerevan as part of Central Asia tour
President Rouhani is welcomed by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan at the presidential palace.
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Gambia’s president says will not step down
Yahya Jammeh says he will not allow the opposition leader, who has won the presidential election, to take over.
FOREIGN POLICY
US denies connection to Turkey assassination
Washington says Ankara's rhetoric suggesting American involvement in Russian ambassador's killing is ridiculous.
POLITICS
No say for MPs in final Brexit deal: May
British Prime Minister Theresa May says the country’s lawmakers will have no say in the final Brexit deal.
FOREIGN POLICY
US military ends operation in Libya's Sirte
The Pentagon officially announces the end of military operations in the Libyan city of Sirte after the recent liberation of the coastal city from Daesh (ISIL).
SOCIETY
‘Muslims, Hindus more likely to help victims’
A new poll suggests that US Muslims and Hindus are more likely to intervene if they come across a situation, in which someone is being victimized.
MEXICO
Blast at Mexico fireworks factory kills 31
Some 72 others were also wounded in the blast, which occurred at a fireworks market in Tultepec, about 32 kilometers north of Mexico City.
ECONOMY
US sanctions Russia over Ukraine crisis
The US announces sanctions against eight Russian companies and seven businessmen over alleged links to the Ukrainian conflict.
FOREIGN POLICY
Kuwait envoy denies Trump pressure over hotel choice
The Kuwaiti ambassador to the United State denies reports that he has been pressured by President-elect Donald Trump over his hotel choice for a recent event.
RUSSIA
Video: Slain envoy’s remains arrive home
The body of Russia’s assassinated ambassador to Turkey arrives at Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport.
SYRIA
Fake Aleppo image debunked
Egypt arrests a group of five people caught producing fake pictures of Syria’s Aleppo in Port Said.
GERMANY
Daesh claims Berlin truck attack
Daesh claims responsibility for the deadly attack on a Christmas market in Germany.
MILITARY
Russia not a priority in Trump’s Pentagon
A memo listing priorities for the US Defense Department under the future president, Donald Trump, does not even mention Russia.
INTERVIEWS
'Kissinger quintessential face of US imperialism'
Henry Kissinger is a war criminal that killed millions of people and is a symbol of US imperialism, an American writer and political analyst says.
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Fiji rain, floods force 1000s to shelters
A flooded river in the town of Nausori caused major chaos for local residents as shown by broadcast video clips.
RUSSIA
Putin orders security boost at home, abroad
"I ask the special services to take additional measures to ensure security inside Russia and outside," Putin said.
INTERVIEWS
Can Trump make America 'great' again?
“Will Trump's strategy succeed in projecting US power and influence as in the past?” Professor Dennis Etler asks.
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