RUSSIA
Russia upholds ban on LinkedIn website
A Russian court upholds an earlier decision to block social networking website LinkedIn.
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SYRIA
Russia rebuffs UN plea to extend Aleppo truces
Moscow says lengthy pauses in Aleppo operations help the Takfiri militants there “restore their battle worthiness.”
EU
Spain unions reject EU budget reform demands
Spain’s two biggest labor unions call on the Rajoy government to increase the monthly minimum wage of workers.
IRAQ
Iraqi forces prepare to advance on southern Mosul
Iraqi Lieutenant-Colonel Dhiya Mizhir says the target of fresh operations is an area overlooking Mosul International Airport.
TURKEY
'Turkey seeks life terms in newspaper trial'
Nine staff of a pro-Kurdish daily could face long jail terms or life sentences.
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Over 120 refugees rescued off Cyprus coast
Cypriots rescue 123 refugees believed to be Syrians who were left on a board off the island's northwest coast.
MILITARY
UK opens new military base in Bahrain
The UK has opened a military base in the Persian Gulf region for the first time in decades.
POLITICS
Clinton fans blame defeat on 3rd-parties
Hillary Clinton’s fans are using third-party candidates to justify their defeat against Donald Trump.
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Zuma survives 3rd no-confidence vote
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma is reinstated after securing a vote of confidence in parliament.
POLITICS
Iran urges enhanced ties with Slovakia
Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif says banking cooperation has already started between the Islamic Republic and Slovakia.
FOREIGN POLICY
Trump adviser: Israeli settlements acceptable
A top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump says his boss doesn't think illegal Israeli settlements should be condemned.
PALESTINE
Israel seals off Palestinian home in West Bank
Israeli forces pour concrete into the home of a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank city of al-Khalil.
DEFENSE
‘Enemies lack courage to attack Iran’
Iran’s Major General Baqeri says enemies do not dare to invade the Islamic Republic for fear of its missile might.
BUSINESS
‘OPEC production still at record levels’
The International Energy Agency says OPEC members keep pumping oil at record levels despite agreements to curb production.
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French embassy in Greece attacked
Police believe a local far-right group may have been behind the grenade attack on the diplomatic mission.
TURKEY
Several injured in blast in Turkey’s Mardin
The blast took place in the district of Derik after which several ambulances were sent to the scene of the incident.
SOCIETY
Five shot in US near anti-Trump protests
A gunman has shot and wounded five people in Seattle, Washington, near the site of a protest against the surprise victory of Donald Trump.
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Myanmar raid taking 'terrible toll' on Muslims
Northern Rakhine has been under a military lockdown since an alleged attack on the country’s border guards on Oct. 9 left nine police officers dead.
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