SYRIA
‘US after hindering Russia’s anti-terror fight’
Russia says it has achieved much more with its anti-terror aerial campaign in Syria than the US-led coalition purportedly fighting Daesh.
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PERSIAN GULF
Kuwait set for snap parliamentary polls
The old parliament was dissolved by the Kuwaiti monarch last month amid a dispute with the government over gasoline price hikes.
SOCIETY
Record number of Americans see US as divided
A record number of Americans believe the United States is more divided than united, according to a new poll.
GERMANY
Extended strike cancels 830 Lufthansa flights
Lufthansa announces fresh flight cancellations as pilots extend their strike to a third day.
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Greece hit by nationwide anti-austerity strike
Striking public sector workers in Greece join a massive demonstration in Athens against austerity reforms.
HUMAN RIGHTS
HRW: Trump plans to harm millions
Human Rights Watch urges Donald Trump to repudiate controversial proposals he made during the election campaign.
TURKEY
EU MPs back freeze of Turkey's accession talks
The EU lawmakers approve a resolution in favor of a freeze of Turkey's membership talks.
SOCIETY
US activists vow to continue pipeline protest
Protesters opposed to the construction of an oil pipeline in the US state of North Dakota have vowed to keep protesting.
IRAQ
Iraqi forces liberate more areas in E Mosul
Iraqi armed forces are in the middle of a large-scale battle to liberate Mosul, the last Daesh stronghold in the Arab country.
RUSSIA
Russia nabs ex-officer for spying for Ukraine
Russia detains a former naval officer in Crimea on suspicion of spying for Ukraine.
IRAQ
Deadly blast targets Shia pilgrims near Baghdad
A car bomb explodes south of the Iraqi capital, killing about 100 people, mostly Iranians.
YEMEN
Yemeni forces take control of Saudi base: TV
Saudi army forces and allied fighters have reportedly taken control of Shatib base in Saudi Arabia's southwestern border region of Najran.
PAKISTAN
Pakistan PM warns India over border attacks
The Pakistani prime minister said Islamabad has so far been exercising restraint but suggested that cross-border attacks will no more be tolerated.
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia hires new lobbyist for US arms
Saudi Arabia has hired former US House Armed Services Chairman Buck McKeon to approve arms sales to the kingdom.
POLITICS
Islam is foe of Christianity: Trump’s CIA pick
US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for CIA, Mike Pompeo, believes the war on terror is a standoff between Muslims and Christians.
ECONOMY
Iran says imports of cars from US ‘authorized’
Iran says imports of cars from the US are authorized as long as they have been produced by non-American brands.
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16 dead, 1000s displaced in CAR clashes: UN
Recent clashes between rebel groups in the CAR are said to have left at least 16 people dead and several thousand civilians displaced.
INTERVIEWS
'Iran Sanctions Act violates UN resolution'
An analyst says the US Congress has never been a strong fan of the Iran nuclear agreement.
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