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January 23, 2017 8:17 AM

Iraqi army announces all districts of Mosul east of Tigris River cleared of IS

Iraqi army has announced that all districts of Mosul east of the Tigris River had been cleared of Islamic State terror group, after retaking two areas. Government forces also said that the army has sealed control of the east, with the exception of al-Rashidiya neighbourhood, located north of the cit...

January 23, 2017 8:17 AM

Key players in Syrian war to meet today in Astana to begin talks

Key players in the war in Syria are due to meet today in Astana to begin talks aimed at consolidating a nationwide ceasefire and potentially paving the way towards a political settlement. <br/><br/>The talks, organised by Russia, Turkey and Iran, come weeks into a countrywide ceasefire b...

January 23, 2017 8:16 AM

Israel's Prime Minister accepts invitation to visit White House next month

Israel's Prime Minister has accepted an invitation to visit the White House next month in hopes of forging a common vision for the region with President Donald Trump that could include expanded settlement construction on occupied territories and a tougher policy toward Iran. <br/><br/&...

January 23, 2017 6:42 AM

US: 1 killed & 6 injured in robbery at Mall in San Antonio, Texas

In US, one person has been killed and six injured in an attempted robbery at the Rolling Oaks Mall in San Antonio, Texas. One suspect is in custody and police are searching for another, the local NBC affiliate reports. <br/>The second suspect would seem to be armed. According to a spokesperson...

January 23, 2017 6:38 AM

140 flights canceled in Japan due to heavy snowstorm

Over 140 flights have been canceled in Japan yesterday due to heavy snowstorm, according to two of the airlines active in Japan.<br/><br/>The adverse weather conditions that hit the Hokkaido island in northern Japan forced Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways to cancel 118 flights, whil...

January 23, 2017 6:29 AM

Cameroon: Helicopter fighting Boko Haram insurgency crashed, Killed 6

In Cameroon, a helicopter fighting the Boko Haram insurgency has crashed on the border with Nigeria, killing six people including the Commander of this central African nation's troops. <br/><br/>Midjiyawa Bakari, governor of the far north region of Cameroon, confirmed that Gen Jacob...

January 23, 2017 6:24 AM

66 people killed in clashes between rebels & pro govt forces in Yemen

Clashes in Yemen killed at least 66 people as forces loyal to President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi pushed to oust rebels from a key stretch of the coastline. <br/><br/>Air strikes by a Saudi-led coalition and fighting near the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait killed at least 52 fighters among ...

January 22, 2017 9:36 PM

Yemen: Clashes between rebel & Govt forces killed 66 in past 24 hrs

Air strikes and heavy clashes between rebel and pro- Government forces in Yemen had killed at least 66 people in the past 24 hours. Medics and security sources said, Air raids by a Saudi-led coalition and fighting near the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait killed at least 52 fighters among Shiite Huthi...

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