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Ukraine announces 'New Year' truce with pro-Russia rebels 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Darka Olifer Kiev: Ukraine said on Tuesday it had reached a "New Year" truce agreement with pro-Russian insurgents that could finally end periodic...

Bavaria minister says refugees with false passports may have IS link 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

BERLIN: A senior Bavarian politician said on Tuesday that refugees with forged Syrian passports have disappeared in Germany and there are grounds for...

Dutch police find cocaine haul in pineapple shipment 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

The Hague: Dutch police on Tuesday arrested four men after finding a tonne of cocaine with a street value of up to 30...

Immigration file shows California shooters got engaged during 2013 Mecca pilgrimage 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

San Bernardino shooters Tashfeen Malik, left, and Syed Farook pictured passing through O'Hare Airport in Chicago in July 2014. Photo: US Customs and...

Panama court orders detention of ex-president Martinelli 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Ricardo Martinelli Panama City: Panama's Supreme Court has ordered the detention of former president Ricardo Martinelli, prompting the absent millionaire supermarket tycoon on...

Man who loaned gun to Boston Marathon bombers sentenced to time served 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

By Scott Malone BOSTON: A man who lent the Boston Marathon bombers the gun they used to kill a police officer three days...

Turkish tanks pound Kurdish militants in week-long military campaign 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

A Kurdish demonstrator throws a tear gas canister back at riot police during a protest against the curfew in Sur district in the...

US imposes Ukraine-related sanctions on 34 individuals, entities 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden addresses deputies of the Ukrainian Parliament in Kyiv on Dec. 8. WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday imposed...

Killer whale dies at SeaWorld park in San Antonio 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Killer whale Unna receives treatment from veterinarians and trainers in September By Jim Forsyth SAN ANTONIO: An 18-year-old killer whale has died at...

Kuwaiti Emir sends message to Algerian President 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Algiers: Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika received Tuesday a written message from Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah pertaining...

Prominent China rights lawyer convicted but avoids jail 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Pu Zhiqiang Lawyer charged for inciting ethnic hatred, provoking trouble Suspended sentence means Pu will be placed under probation Pu to be released...

US soldier Bergdahl arraigned on military charges, mulls options 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl leaves the courthouse after an arraignment hearing for his court-martial in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, December 22, 2015....

Croatian conservatives secure majority to form government 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic Zagreb: Croatia's main opposition conservatives and a small party that emerged as a kingmaker in last month's election have secured the...

Egypt's Sisi warns against protests on anniversary of 2011 revolt 22 Dec 2015 - 06:56 pm

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned critics on Tuesday not to hold protests on Jan. 25 to mark the anniversary of the...

Iraq forces advance into centre of IS-held Ramadi 22 Dec 2015 - 06:18 pm

Iraqi pro-regime forces hold a position during clashes with Islamic State fighters on the outskirts of Ramadi, on December 16, 2015 AFP Baghdad:...

Saudi King, Tunisia President hold talks 22 Dec 2015 - 06:11 pm

Riyadh: Custodian of the two holy mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Tuesday held a talks session with President of Tunisia Beji Caid Essebsi,...

Bahrain Premier Meets Bangladesh FM 22 Dec 2015 - 05:59 pm

Manama: Bahrain Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa met here Tuesday with Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali. Talks...