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White House pledges to continue transfer of Guantanamo Bay inmates
The White House plans to transfer more inmates out of the Guantanamo Bay military prison in Cuba before Donald Trump is inaugurated as president on January 20.
Trump and Putin – the overture
The United States and Russia have had diplomatic relations for 25 years. Though they are rather frosty at the moment, President-elect Donald Trump wants to thaw them.
Dozens dead in Brazil prison riot
A riot in a jail in northern Brazil has left at least 56 dead and resulted in the escape of more than 150 prisoners. This marks the latest clash between the country’s two biggest gangs – and the deadliest in years.
Egypt condemns terrorist attack in Turkey that left at least 39 dead
Turkish interior ministry believes that there was only one attacker, unlike eyewitnesses who said that there were more than one
Dozens of people killed in attack on Istanbul nightclub
At least 39 people were killed in Istanbul, when a terror attack targeted visitors of a nightclub during the New Year’s celebrations. Many of the victims were foreigners. Security forces were searching the city.
Former Syrian opposition leader weighs in on fragile ceasefire
A ceasefire began late Thursday evening between the Syrian government and some opposition groups. DW spoke with former president of the Syrian National Council, Abdulbaset Sieda, to get his view of the truce.DW: What’s your initial reaction to this ceasefire agreement? Abdulbaset Sieda: Initially, I consider this agreement to be an acceptable one, as it …
Syrian refugees in Jordan find little benefit in legal work
Jordan said it would issue work permits to help Syrian refugees build lives. But advocates have been surprised by how hard it’s been for the newcomers to land legal jobs – and they’re not sure why, reports Bethan Staton.Life isn’t easy for the 1.4 million Syrians in Jordan, but 26-year-old Ashraf is making it work. …
Russia expels 35 US diplomats in tit-for-tat measures
Russia has announced it will eject 35 US diplomats in response to Washington’s diplomatic measures. The US has accused Moscow of sanctioning cyberattacks aimed at undermining its presidential elections in November.
Flood in DR Congo kills at least 50 people, leaves thousands homeless
According to local authorities, more than 1,000 houses were flooded
US commander signals new advance against IS in Iraq’s Mosul
US lieutenant colonel Stuart James said Iraqi forces would resume their push against Islamic State forces in Mosul in the coming days. US troops are to be deployed closer to the front line
Anis Amri: a well-trodden trail of jihad
Anis Amri showed many signs of radicalization before carrying out the terror attack in Berlin. A debate is raging over whether the violent tragedy was preventable and what could be done in the future. From petty criminal to terrorist, Anis Amri, the prime suspect in the Berlin truck attack who was shot dead in Milan …
Merkel orders massive security review after Berlin attack
The German chancellor has called for a swift and far-reaching probe into the country’s security apparatus after a terrorist was able to evade authorities. Anis Amri was killed in Italy in a shootout with police.
UN Security Council passes resolution demanding end to Israeli settlements
The UN resolution has been passed after the United States abstained from voting. The measure has been criticized by Israel.
All passengers and crew freed from hijacked plane in Malta
A Libyan aircraft with 118 people on board landed in Malta after it was hijacked, but all of the passengers and crew have since been released, reports said. The hijackers were said to be members of a pro-Gadhafi group.
Putin: Russia didn’t hack US election, used as scapegoat
At his annual end-of-year press conference, Russian President Putin bemoaned US Democratic Party members for “accusing someone else” for their election defeat. He has also called Donald Trump’s nuclear comments “normal.”Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday denied that Russia directly influenced this year’s US election. Speaking at his annual end-of-year press conference with Russian and …
UN to set up war crimes panel for Syria investigations
The UN has approved a resolution to set up a panel to gather evidence of possible war crimes in Syria. Syria’s UN ambassador Bashar Ja’afari said the resolution was illegal and a threat to a solution to the conflict.
Germany hunts for attacker after IS claims truck rampage
Police have launched a manhunt for one or more perpetrators of the attack in Berlin after releasing the sole suspect
Egypt condemns deadly attacks in Turkey, Germany
Three terrorist attacks took place on Monday, leaving the Russian ambassador to Turkey dead, at least 12 killed in Germany, and three injured in Switzerland
Merkel on Berlin Xmas market tragedy: ‘We must assume this was a terrorist attack’
The German chancellor has said the deadly truck attack on a Berlin Christmas market was likely an act of terrorism
In Video : Russian ambassador to Turkey assassinated in front of cameras
Russian ambassador to Ankara dies after gun attack
Russian Ambassador Andrei Karlov has been shot dead in the Turkish capital, Ankara. News reports indicate the hostile situation might be still unfolding
Russian ambassador to Ankara seriously wounded in gun attack
Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov has been shot at an art gallery in the Turkish capital Ankara
Lebanon forms new government, vows to ‘preserve stability’
Nearly two months after Lebanon elected a new president, a 30-member national unity Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Saad Hariri has been announced
Hundreds evacuated from east Aleppo
Nearly 400 people have been evacuated from rebel-held enclaves in east Aleppo, despite government sources saying the operation had been suspended
US more than doubles bounty for Islamic State leader
Officials have hiked up a reward for details on Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Reports suggest the elusive terror figurehead is most likely still in Iraq
EU leaders criticise Russian role in Syria, but no new sanctions
The EU’s foreign policy chief has called on Russia to protect civilians in Syria. Aleppo’s city council president made an in-person appeal to leaders at the EU summit, calling for an end to the “bloodbath” there.
Explosions heard in Aleppo while thousands wait for evacuation
Explosions have been reported in Aleppo despite a tentative truce. Rebels and a monitoring group claimed the regime restarted shelling, while Russia said the government was retaliating to an initial rebel attack
Aleppo civilians and fighters await evacuation amid temporary truce with government forces
The evacuation of civilians and rebel fighters from eastern Aleppo has been delayed. The temporary truce between rebels and the Assad regime was holding into Wednesday morning.Civilians and rebel forces are yet to depart from the besieged city of Aleppo, after a planned evacuation Wednesday morning was delayed. The first evacuees were expected to depart …
US airstrikes kill ‘Islamic State’ militants linked to Paris attacks
The men had planned attacks on Western targets at the time they were killed, a US official said. Germany has warned of increased attacks on European soil amid large-scale operations to uproot the group in Iraq and Syria.The Pentagon on Tuesday said a US drone strike in Syria killed two leaders of the self-declared “Islamic …
Turkey declares national day of mourning following Istanbul attack
Ankara has declared Sunday a day of mourning after a terror strike outside a soccer stadium in Istanbul killed nearly 30 people