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Nobody Believed Trump Would Win 'Except Us', Says Putin
Russia's President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that US President-elect Donald Trump accurately read the popular mood in the United States to win the election, although "nobody except us" believed in his success.
UN Security Council Postpones Vote on Israeli Settlements
A UN Security Council session on the issue of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories has been postponed due to last-minute negotiations, diplomats said.
Tamil Group in US Urge Obama to De-list LTTE
A Tamil diaspora group in the US has appealed to President Barack Obama to de-proscribe the LTTE as a terror outfit in the country, saying this could give a "little relief" to the community which faces problems while travelling abroad.
Berlin Attack: Germany Frees Suspect, Says Perpetrator Maybe Still at Large
German authorities on Tuesday released a Pakistani asylum-seeker suspected of driving a truck into a Berlin Christmas market and killing 12 people due to a lack of evidence and the interior minister said the real perpetrator may still be on the run.
Experts 'highly Confident' Missing Malaysian Flight MH370 Not in Search Zone
Missing Malaysian flight MH370 is almost certainly not in the current search zone in the remote Indian Ocean but could be further north, officials said on Tuesday.
Russian Ambassador's Killing Designed to Spoil Ties With Turkey: Putin
"There can only be one response - stepping up the fight against terrorism. The bandits will feel this happening."
Synonym for 'Hell': Explaining the Syria Civil War
In its February edition of 2011, Vogue magazine published a profile on his wife Asma-al-Assad titled “A Rose in the Desert”. The article was nothing less than a glowing tribute to the Assads.
Israeli Tanks Shell Hamas Post in Gaza Strip
Israeli tanks fired shells at a Hamas post in the Gaza Strip today after troops were shot at on the border with the Palestinian territory, the army said.
Pressure on Myanmar as Region Holds Rohingya Talks
The fate of Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority took centre stage on Monday as regional ministers held crisis talks over a security crackdown that has drawn rare criticism from neighbouring nations.
Buses Enter Last Rebel-held Areas in Aleppo to Evacuate Civilians: Report
Buses began entering the last rebel-held parts of Aleppo on Sunday to resume the evacuation of Syrian civilians and rebels, official media reported.
Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 52 Soldiers in Yemen's Aden
A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a military camp in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on Sunday, killing at least 52 soldiers, a security official said.
12-Year-Old 'Radicalised' by ISIS Attempts Terror Attacks in Germany
The backpack with explosives was noticed by passengers near the city hall and reported to the police
Seven-year-old Indian-Origin Boy Asks Santa To Bring Peace to Syria This Christmas
A seven-year-old Indian-origin boy surprised his teacher during a class project on writing to Santa Claus to list Christmas wishes when he asked for peace in war-torn Syria instead of traditional gifts.
Civilians Leave Aleppo in Droves Under Evacuation Deal
Hundreds of civilians and rebels left Aleppo on Thursday under an evacuation deal that will allow Syria's regime to take full control of the city after years of fighting.
Donald Trump Taps Ronna Romney McDaniel for RNC Chair
US President-elect Donald Trump has backed Ronna Romney McDaniel - the head of the Michigan GOP and Mitt Romneys niece - to lead the Republican National Committee in 2017.
Eiffel Tower Goes Dark In Solidarity With Aleppo Civilians
Lights of the Eiffel Tower were put out on Wednesday in solidarity with civilians in Aleppo where renewed fighting put at risk a truce deal to evacuate people and rebel fighters, according to Paris authorities.