TURKEY
Turkish PM defiant after Iraq warning
The Turkish premier rebuffs Baghdad’s warning to use force if Ankara does not withdraw its troops from Iraq.
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ECONOMY
Iranian banks to open in India
Indian media say Iran's Finance Minister Ali Tayyebniya has discussed opening two Iranian banks in New Delhi in a meeting with India officials,
POLITICS
Lawmakers to probe US spying on Israel
Two House committees will investigate reports of US spying on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
NIGERIA
Nigeria ready for talks with Boko Haram
The Nigerian leader says Abuja is ready to negotiate with Boko Haram militants for the release of abducted schoolgirls.
PALESTINE
Palestinian shot dead by Israeli troops
Israeli troops shoot dead a Palestinian in northern occupied West Bank after he allegedly rammed his car into a military checkpoint.
INTERVIEWS
US aid to Israel 'continues unabated'
US military and foreign aid has “continued unabated under the leadership of President Obama,” says an analyst.
VENEZUELA
Venezuela suspends MPs’ inauguration
The Supreme Court of Venezuela bars four incoming lawmakers from taking office.
COLOMBIA
Colombia red alert over fires, water levels
The Colombian government issues a red alert over raging forest fires and low water levels amid a crippling drought.
SYRIA
Over 150 militants surrender to Syria army
At least 157 foreign-backed Takfiri militants surrender to Syrian army forces across the country.
INTERVIEWS
'US seeks to infiltrate Iran despite deal'
The US has always been trying to undermine Iran’s independence and sovereignty, says an analyst.
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Mali extends state of emergency
Mali extends by three months a nationwide state of emergency.
YEMEN
Saudi warplanes hit Sana’a intl. airport
Saudi fighter jets pound the international airport in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a.
POLITICS
IRGC rejects rocket test near US warships
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) denies firing rockets near US warships in the Persian Gulf.
EU
Terror threat disrupts New Year festivities
Belgium calls off New Year celebrations over terrorism fears.
IRAQ
Daesh executes 40 civilians in west Iraq
Takfiri Daesh militants kill at least 40 civilians in Iraq’s troubled western province of Anbar.
ENERGY
Iran producing oil below $10 per barrel
Iran's OPEC representative says the country spends less than $10 to produce each barrel of crude oil.
FOREIGN POLICY
Lack of Russia experts alarms US
Lack of Russia experts worries some in Washington about Moscow’s unpredictable activities, a report says.
RUSSIA
Russia expands sanctions against Turkey
Russia ratifies updated sanctions against Turkey in a row between the two countries.
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