FOREIGN POLICY
Senate hearing on Russia hacking in Jan.
A panel in the US Senate is set to hold a hearing on allegations of Russian hacking in favor of GOP candidate Donald Trump in the run-up to the 2016 vote.
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SYRIA
Fighting in Aleppo has ended: Russia
Russia says operations to free the Syrian city of Aleppo have come to an end.
INTERVIEWS
'Trump determined to boost ties with Russia'
Trump’s appointment of Rex Tillersron as his secretary of state shows he is determined to improve ties with Russia, an analyst says.
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Poorest nations falling further behind: UN
The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in its annual report that 48 countries are caught in "vicious circles."
POLITICS
Trump might lift Russia sanctions: Aide
A key member of the incoming US administration says Donald Trump might lift sanctions against Russia.
TURKEY
‘No new chapters on Turkey EU bid’
The EU has opened 16 out of the 35 chapters required for Turkey to join the bloc, but only one of them has so far been concluded.
EU
Italy jails captain of sunken refugee boat
The man was also ordered to pay nine million euros ($9.5 million) in compensation.
POLITICS
Iran warns of bids to fuel religious differences
The Iranian Parliament speaker says efforts aimed at fueling religious differences pose the main threat to the Muslim world.
INTERVIEWS
‘EU unable to maintain Russia sanctions’
A security experts opines that the European Union will not be able to go ahead with its bankrupt policy of imposing sanctions on Russia in the long run.
ECONOMY
UK inflation at two-year high
UK inflation jumped to its highest level in November in more than two years.
MILITARY
'US cancels transfer of arms to Saudis'
The Obama administration is canceling the sale of munitions to Saudi Arabia because of anger over civilian toll in Yemen.
EU
New Lithuanian cabinet sworn in
The cabinet of Lithuania’s Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis has been sworn into office.
TURKEY
Turkey nabs 2 female pro-Kurdish MPs
Turkish media said two women were held as part of an anti-terror investigation.
DEFENSE
Iran, South Africa sign defense, military MoU
Iran and South Africa sign a memorandum of understanding to boost defense and military cooperation.
SYRIA
Syria to declare Aleppo free ‘at any moment’
Syria says militants are currently holed up in just a handful of districts that would fall on Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Gambia forces raid electoral commission office
The raid comes amid increasing disagreement about the result of the recent presidential election.
INTERVIEWS
‘US seeking to escape its JCPOA commitment’
A journalist says the United States is abiding by its obligations under the nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 only in words, not in practice.
SPORTS
Iran clubs learn AFC Champions League opponents
Iranian football clubs find out their opponents at the group stage of the 2017 AFC Champions League.
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