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France-Africa Summit of Bamako: France's charm offensive to forge partnerships across Africa

Economic diplomacy rendezvous offers an opportunity to assess French President Hollande's Africa policy.

Trump promises new hacking report and denounces 'sleazebags' behind Russian blackmail dossier

President-elect says allegations put together by 'political opponents and a failed spy afraid of being sued'.

Tensions resurface in Ethiopia's Amhara region following hotel attacks blamed on 'anti-peace forces'

Ethiopia declares state of emergency after civil unrest

Months of anti-government protests in Amhara and Oromia in 2016 led government to declare state of emergency.

Indian Army chief tries to alleviate troops' concerns, tells them to use grievance boxes, not social media

This comes after multiple social media posts by soldiers showed the poor working conditions of the military personnel.

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Gambian strongman Jammeh enticed to relinquish power with promise of Nigerian asylum

West African leaders are trying to persuade Jammeh to stand down on 18 January.

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun

Thailand's parliament votes to make amendments in constitution, likely to delay general election

The draft was approved last year and has been awaiting endorsement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Philippines Rodrigo Duterte drug killings

Duterte not pressuring Congress to reimpose death penalty, president's office says

Reimposing death penalty was among President Duterte's poll promises.

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe gets a grand tour of President Rodrigo Duterte's down-to-earth lifestyle

The Japanese PM praised the Filipino leader's efforts in strengthening ties with China.

Committee against an easier path to citizenship

Swiss commuters demand removal of burqa-shaming posters ahead of naturalisation vote

Swiss train stations prominently feature campaign posters from far-right party SVP.

John Kerry in Vietnam to give final push to Obama's 'Asia pivot' policy

John Kerry holds talks with Vietnam PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and interim Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

Chinese newspaper warns US will need to 'wage war' to ban Beijing's access to South China Sea

China's reaction follows Rex Tillerson's suggestion that the Asian giant be denied entry to the disputed territories.

Russia, China agree to take countermeasures as US plans to deploy Thaad in South Korea

The measures 'will be aimed at safeguarding interests of China and Russia and the strategic balance in the region'.

Justin Trudeau questioned for breach of ethics over luxury holiday on Aga Khan's island

The prime minister is also facing backlash for using the Imam's private helicopter without seeking clearance.

Boko Haram: Questions raised in Cameroon over use of witchcraft to fight militants

Cameroonian President Paul Biya urged citizens in January 2016 to use witchcraft to fight Boko Haram.

Russia says deployment of US troops to Europe poses threat to its national security

Operation Atlantic Resolve is aimed at showing Russia that Washington is committed to its allies in Eastern Europe.

Bill decriminalising domestic violence sparks anger in Russia

MP Yelena Mizulina, who introduced the bill, says people should not be jailed and labeled a criminal 'for a slap'.

South Korean presidential favourite Ban Ki-moon to announce political plans soon

Former opposition leader Moon Jae-in and Ban are the front-runners for the post, a recent Gallup Korea poll shows.

At least 108 Islamic State militants killed in multiple strikes in north, east and southeast Mosul

The Iraqi government recently said it had so far liberated 70% to 80% of east Mosul from Isis.

C-Span online broadcast mysteriously interrupted by Russian news channel for several minutes

'It's strange. It's odd,' Representative Maxine Waters said.

Hungarian camerawoman filmed tripping up fleeing refugees handed 3-year probation

Petra László was widely condemned for kicking a fleeing near the Serbian border in 2015

Syria blames Israel for bombing key military airport near Damascus

At least eight missiles were fired at the al-Mazzeh military airport close to the Syrian capital.

Bejamin Netanyahu declines to attend 'rigged' Israel-Palestine peace conference in Paris

The Israeli PM will only accept bilateral talks, while Palestine welcomes the 70-strong delegation.

Obama announces end to 'wet foot, dry foot' special immigration policy for people fleeing Cuba

The president said Cubans would be treated as all other immigrants in the US.

Obama's 'The Beast' turns around in India

Trump's new presidential limo features tear gas, a shotgun and emergency blood

The new fleet replaces the fleet of "beasts" that have carried President Obama.

Syria ceasefire 'largely' holding despite intense fighting in Wadi Barada valley

The area controls Damascus' water supply and over 5 million people have been without water since December.

Six children of Maryland congressman's staff member killed in Baltimore house fire

Katie Malone who works for congressman Elijah Cummings, has three surviving children in hospital.

China develops new 'humpback' nuclear submarines with 'capability of striking US'

The 'Jin' Type 094A carries 12 submarine-launched ballistic missiles known as 'big waves'.

FBI Director James Comey Found New Evidence Against Clinton's Emails 10 days Before Presidential Election

FBI faces investigation over its handling of Hillary Clinton email probe

Many blame the FBI's investigation for the Democrat losing the presidential election.

Obama surprises a tearful Joe Biden by awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom

The president said the award came 'with distinction', an honour only given to three past recipients.

Senate votes for waiver to allow James 'Mad Dog' Mattis to serve as Pentagon chief

The waiver would allow Mattis to bypass law on armed services personnel.

President-Elect Trump And Vice President-Elect Pence Meet With House Speaker Paul Ryan On Capitol Hill

BuzzFeed will donate $25,000 from 'failing pile of garbage' merchandise sales

The website launched a flash sale shortly after the US President-elect's comments.

Trump cabinet pick Ben Carson: There should be no 'extra rights' for gay people

The conservative christian has made similar claims over gay marriage.

Russia deploys more fighter jets to Syria despite announcing military scale down

The Russian military confirmed the deployment of four fighter jets to its Syrian airbase.

Former comfort women urge President Duterte to champion their plight in meeting with Japanese PM

Japan is the biggest provider of aid towards the Philippines and its most important trade partner.

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