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Ceasefire between Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces extended for 15 days
Syrian defence ministry says extension aims to help transfer of ISIS prisoners from facilities previously held by SDF.
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US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks close with no breakthrough
On eve of day 2 of talks in UAE capital, Russian attacks cut off about 1.2 million from power in sub-zero temperatures.
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LIVE: Villarreal vs Real Madrid – La Liga
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our comprehensive text commentary stream.
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US federal agents shoot and kill another person in Minneapolis
Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara says a 37-year-old man died in hospital after suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
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Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on Canada over China deal
Donald Trump's threat comes after Canada reached deal with China last week on trade of agriproducts, electric vehicles.
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Iran rejects UN rights resolution condemning protest killings
A prosecutor said at least twice more people were killed in Iran in half the time compared with the Srebrenica genocide.
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Bangladesh out of T20 World Cup after ICC’s refusal to change venues
Scotland replace Bangladesh after the BCB's request to relocate its games from India is turned down by the ICC.
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Israeli drone strike kills two children collecting firewood in Gaza
The attack hits civilians gathering firewood near Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, sources say.
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‘Remote coercion’: What has US approach been since abduction of Maduro?
Three weeks since attack, US plans focus on oil, but little clarity emerges, as analysts warn of Venezuela faultlines.
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Syria truce with Kurdish-led forces expires amid uncertainty over renewal
Syria's foreign ministry denies government forces reached an agreement with SDF on extending the deadline.
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Trump’s imperial tantrum
Trump’s imperial rampage - the tweets, the rants, the petulance.
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Electoral violence is on the horizon in Kenya
Conditions in Kenya are ripe for the weaponisation of violence in the presidential vote. It is up to Kenyans to stop it.
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Suicide bombing at wedding in northwest Pakistan kills seven
Attack comes as Pakistani military readies for its fight against armed groups in areas along border with Afghanistan.
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‘Change is inevitable’: What is next for Iran?
Without changes and a deal with US to lift sanctions, Iran could be set for further unrest, analysts say.
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Over 8,000 flights cancelled as major winter storm bears down across US
More than a dozen states sound the alarm, declaring emergencies or urging people to stay home.
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Thousands in Minneapolis brave bitter cold to protest ICE crackdown
Protesters march in icy conditions against Trump administration's anti-immigration policies, demanding ICE leave city.
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US army says homeland, curbing China priorities; limited support for allies
A new Pentagon strategy document softens tone on traditional foes, China and Russia.
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Air France resumes Dubai flights after temporary suspension
Flights were paused after Trump said 'armada' of US warships heading towards the Middle East.
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Talks end in Abu Dhabi without breakthrough
At least one person has been killed in overnight Russian attacks on the capital and the northeastern city.
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Seven dead, dozens missing after landslide in Indonesia’s West Bandung
Latest disaster comes weeks after deadly floods and landslides left more than 1,000 people dead in Indonesia's west.
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