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US airstrike in Somalia targets militant leader
Africa, News December 30, 2014 , by IRIA
The US military has conducted an airstrike targeting a senior al-Shabaab leader in Somalia, according to Pentagon […]
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98 percent of Spaniards want more transparency from political parties
Europe, News December 30, 2014 , by IRIA
Results of a new poll show that nearly 98 percent of Spaniards have called for more transparency […]
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Qatar’s embassy in Turkey attacked by an armed man
Middle East, News December 30, 2014 , by IRIA
Qatar’s embassy in the Turkish capital, Ankara, has been attacked by an armed man, a report says. […]
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US, NATO mark end of Afghan combat mission after 13 years
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 29, 2014 , by IRIA
KABUL, Afghanistan — U.S. led war in Afghanistan officially came to an end after 13 years with […]
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South Korea offers to hold high-level talks with North Korea
Asia-Pacific, News December 29, 2014 , by IRIA
South Korea has offered to hold high-level talks with North Korea to address issues of “mutual concern” […]
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Western powers want to find common ground with Russia over Ukraine – EU foreign policy chief
Europe, News December 29, 2014 , by IRIA
Western powers want to find common ground with Russia and end their confrontational approach over Ukraine, the […]
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More sanctions against Russia are ‘unwise and harmful’ – Austrian President Heinz Fischer
Europe, News December 29, 2014 , by IRIA
Austrian President Heinz Fischer warned against intensifying sanctions against Russia, calling the move “unwise and harmful” in […]
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Israel buying 4 new warships from Germany
Middle East, News December 28, 2014 , by IRIA
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Tel Aviv has struck a deal with Berlin to purchase four […]
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2 killed in clashes between two militant groups in southeast Turkey
Middle East, News December 28, 2014 , by IRIA
Clashes between militant groups, Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and Huda-Par, in southeast Turkey have left two people […]
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Senator Graham threatens US could suspend funding to UN over Palestine bid
News, US December 28, 2014 , by IRIA
A US senator has threatened that Washington may withhold funding it provides the UN with over a […]