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Bombs, suicide attacks in Iraq kill at least 21: police, medics
December 16, 2013
Bombs, suicide attacks in Iraq kill at least 21: police, medics
uicide attacks and bombings across Iraq killed at least 21 people on Monday, medical and police sources said, the latest…
Fighting erupts between South Sudanese troops – witnesses
December 16, 2013
Fighting erupts between South Sudanese troops – witnesses
Fighting erupted between South Sudanese soldiers overnight around the capital and gunfire and explosions could still be heard on Monday…
First UN aid flight takes off from Iraq for Syria
December 15, 2013
First UN aid flight takes off from Iraq for Syria
The first United Nations aid flight from Iraq to Syria took off on Sunday after being delayed for several days…
Fuel pumped to Gaza power plant after 50-day suspension
December 15, 2013
Fuel pumped to Gaza power plant after 50-day suspension
Industrial fuel will start being pumped to the only power station in the Gaza Strip which has been out of…
Colombia’s FARC rebels begin 30-day ceasefire
December 15, 2013
Colombia’s FARC rebels begin 30-day ceasefire
Colombia's FARC rebels begin a 30-day unilateral ceasefire Sunday as peace talks continue with the government to try to end…
EU announces suspension of work with Ukraine on trade agreement
December 15, 2013
EU announces suspension of work with Ukraine on trade agreement
The European Union said on Sunday that it was putting on hold work with Ukraine on a trade and cooperation…
Iran committed to continuing nuclear talks: foreign minister
December 15, 2013
Iran committed to continuing nuclear talks: foreign minister
Iran will continue nuclear negotiations with world powers despite "unsuitable actions" which led to it halting technical talks in Vienna,…
Japanese diplomat stabbed in Yemen kidnap bid: source
December 15, 2013
Japanese diplomat stabbed in Yemen kidnap bid: source
Armed men stabbed a Japanese diplomat in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Sunday when he resisted a kidnapping attempt in…
South Africa buries ‘greatest son’ Mandela
December 15, 2013
South Africa buries ‘greatest son’ Mandela
South Africa held a state funeral for Nelson Mandela on Sunday, closing one chapter in its tortured history and opening…
India summons US ambassador over arrest of diplomat
December 13, 2013
India summons US ambassador over arrest of diplomat
The Indian Foreign Ministry summoned on Friday the US Ambassador to New Delhi Nancy Powell to protest the arrest of…