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16 Dec 2015

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Canada sells 'fresh air' to smog ridden China

A Canadian company has cashed in on the smog crisis in China by selling bottles of fresh mountain air in Beijing.

16 Dec 2015

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Pakistan tests nuclear capable Shaheen 1A missile

Pakistan successfully test fired the Shaheen 1A, a nuclear capable Short Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) with a a range of 900 km.

15 Dec 2015

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Central Philippines in darkness; Typhoon Melor weakens

Power services in six provinces of central Philippines were disrupted plunging the region into darkness as Typhoon Melor roared across central Philippines.

15 Dec 2015

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Saudi Arabia forms 34 member Islamic anti-terror coalition

Saudi Arabia has stated that 34 Islamic nations have formed a military alliance "to fight the scourge of terrorism".

15 Dec 2015

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Peace talks begin: Ceasefire in Yemen

A cease-fire has been called between Saudi-led coalition forces and the Houthi rebels in Yemen, as peace talks are scheduled to begin in Geneva today.

15 Dec 2015

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Egypt: No terrorism evidence in Sinai plane crash

The Egyptian Aviation Ministry stated that their preliminary investigation into the Russian passenger plane crash over Sinai has just been completed.

14 Dec 2015

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Australia lifts wind power investment ban

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull overturned a controversial ban imposed by former PM Abbott on investing in wind energy.

14 Dec 2015

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Turkey withdraws some troops from Iraq

After being heavily criticized by the Iraqi government for the unauthorized positioning of troops in Mosul, Turkey announced that it has withdrawn some troops from the region.

14 Dec 2015

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Thousands call for Rousseff to step down: Brazil

Thousands of protesters gathered at various locations in Brazil, demanding that Congress impeach President Dilma Rousseff over corruption and mismanagement of the economy.

13 Dec 2015

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The Gambia declared an Islamic Republic

President Yahya Jammeh declared that the Gambia is now an Islamic Republic.

13 Dec 2015

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Historic climate deal reached in Paris

After two weeks of intense negotiations, the Paris Climate Conference ended with 196 countries signing the Paris declaration.

13 Dec 2015

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Saudi's first woman Councillor elected in Mecca

After allowing women to contest and vote in elections for the first time, a woman has been elected Councillor to Mecca's Municipal Council.

12 Dec 2015

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Final draft of climate deal unveiled in Paris

Laurent Fabius, the French foreign minister unveiled the landmark global climate accord in Paris.

12 Dec 2015

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Voting starts in first Saudi-poll open to women

Voting started in Saudi Arabia's maiden elections where females join in as voters and candidates.

11 Dec 2015

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Canada welcomes first group of Syrian refugees

The first military plane carrying 163 Syrian refugees to be resettled in Canada touched down in Toronto.

11 Dec 2015

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ISIS finance chief Abu Saleh killed: US

Washington has confirmed that the finance chief of the ISIS, Abu Saleh was killed in coalition air-strikes last month.

11 Dec 2015

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India dissatisfied with Paris climate draft

India is dissatisfied with the latest draft of the Paris Climate Summit which was presented to attending nations for study and deliberations yesterday.

10 Dec 2015

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Putin orders govt to sue Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his government to sue Ukraine if it defaults on its $3 billion debt.

10 Dec 2015

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North Korea has hydrogen bomb: Kim Jong-un

Kim Jong-un, while on a tour inspecting an upgraded arms plant in Pyongyang on Thursday, stated that North Korea has acquired hydrogen bombs.

9 Dec 2015

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Myanmar opens new stock exchange

Myanmar launched the Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX) in one of the most significant steps toward economic reforms in the former military-ruled South Asian nation.

9 Dec 2015

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China's Su-35 deal linked to South China Sea dispute

Russia's export of 24 Su-35 aircraft to China is expected to bolster Chinese capabilities in the South China Sea by extending its reach into the disputed waters.

9 Dec 2015

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US expands sanctions on North Korea

The US expanded its existing financial sanctions over North Korea to include six individuals and several companies linked to the country's arms trade for weapons proliferation.

8 Dec 2015

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Iran tests new missile, breaches UN resolution

Iran tested an 1800-2000 km range- nuclear capable missile on Nov 21 in a breach of UN resolutions that banned Iran from conducting ballistic missile tests.

8 Dec 2015

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Donald Trump: Bar entry for Muslims to US

Donald Trump stirred controversy by saying that Muslims should be temporarily banned from entering the US.

8 Dec 2015

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SC upholds assault weapon ban in Chicago

The United States Supreme Court refused to hear a plea challenging the ban on semi-automatic assault weapons and large capacity magazines.

7 Dec 2015

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Beijing faces its first pollution 'red alert' day

Beijing announced its first-ever pollution "red alert" and the government warned that the city would be shrouded in heavy smog from 8-10 December.

7 Dec 2015

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Opposition wins parliamentary majority in Venezuela

As polling ended in Venezuela's National Assembly elections, the National Election Commission announced that the opposition secured a parliamentary majority with 99 seats.

7 Dec 2015

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Iraq demands Turkish withdrawal from Mosul

The Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, gave Turkish forces 48 hours to withdraw their forces from Mosul.

7 Dec 2015

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Obama pledges to fight terrorism, finish ISIS

US President Barack Obama in his prime-time address called the California mass shooting as an "act of terrorism" and radicalisation at its worst.

6 Dec 2015

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Governor of Aden killed in ISIS attack

The Governor of Aden (Yemen), Jaafar Mohammed Saad was killed in a major explosion while his convoy was travelling in the southern port city.

6 Dec 2015

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Kabul declares Taliban supremo dead

Afghan officials have declared that Taliban supremo and Mullah Omar's successor Mullah Akhtar Mansoor has succumbed to injuries, which he sustained in a gunfight on Wednesday.

5 Dec 2015

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Russia deploys T-90s in Syria

Russia is deploying its most advanced battle tank, the T-90 into Syria in a move that signals a significant escalation in the conflict.

4 Dec 2015

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Impeachment proceedings begin against Brazil's President

A bid to impeach Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was launched in the country's lower house of Congress, by the Speaker Eduardo Cunha.

4 Dec 2015

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US probing suspected militant links of California shooters

US authorities stated that they were probing possible militant links of the suspects involved in the California shooting that killed 14 people.

4 Dec 2015

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Economic blockade to end soon: Nepal Deputy PM

The Nepali Deputy Prime Minister, on a tour to India said that a deal to end the economic blockade had been reached between his government and the protesting Madhesis.

4 Dec 2015

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Pentagon Chief opens combat roles for women

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter said on Thursday that combat roles will be open for women in the US armed forces in a historic move.

3 Dec 2015

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2 killed, 1 suspect detained in California shootout

2 suspects- a man and a woman connected to the mass shooting in California were killed in a shooting with police officers after a car chase.

3 Dec 2015

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UK warplanes launched after majority decision

British MPs after 10 hours of voting, gave an overwhelmingly majority to the UK air strikes and resultantly 4 "Tornado jets took off from RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, after the vote."

2 Dec 2015

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AirAsia Flight QZ8501 crash attributed to equipment failure

The year-long investigation into the crash of AirAsia flight QZ8501 has attributed the cause of the crash to faulty flight equipment.

2 Dec 2015

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Russia warns NATO over Montenegro membership invite

NATO's extension of a membership invite to Montenegro prompted a warning from Russia.