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MIDDLE EAST
Three Saudi guards killed in suicide, gun attack on Iraq border: ministry.
Iraqi forces kill 26 Islamic State fighters near oil refinery town: Reports.
Islamic State touts $250M year-end budget surplus; opens bank. ISIS puts payments to the poor and disabled in $2 billion budget.
Lebanon limits entry of Syrians fleeing war. Syrians worried over Lebanon's new visa rules.
Turkey, U.S. to finalize Syrian rebel training this month: official.
Blast hits Houthi rebel base in Yemen capital.
Saudi border guards killed in attack.
Saudi Arabia to reopen Baghdad Embassy after 25-year hiatus.
Abbas plans to re-submit statehood bid to UNSC. Abbas rolls statehood dice with International Criminal Court move.
ASIA
Ashraf Ghani, Afghanistan president: Obama should ‘re-examine’ withdrawal.
Clashes rock Bangladesh on poll anniversary. Bangladesh rocked by violence on election anniversary.
China lodges protest after North Korea man 'kills four'.
India, Pakistan step up border fighting ahead of Kerry visit.
India says Pakistan lacks ‘sustained commitment’ to combat terrorism.
Confusion as India’s defence ministry claims sunken Pakistani boat exploded.
Japan's leader says he will express remorse for World War II.
Sri Lanka’s President faces tough election.
Australians opposed to taking sides in any conflict between China and Japan.
South Australia bushfire: Firefighters warn of worsening weather.
AFRICA
Arab League to hold emergency talks on Libya unrest.
UN postpones Libya peace talks again.
Greek oil tanker bombed in Libyan port of Derna.
France vows to strike at terrorists leaving southern Libya. Hollande: France will not intervene in Libya.
At least 100 dead in Burundi attack by rebel group: military source. Burundi army says rebel group trying to disrupt elections.
Boko Haram seizes Nigerian army base. Boko Haram seizes military base in Nigeria.
Cameroon military to provide security along border.
Jihadists launch rare attack on central Malian town; army flees after 2 soldiers killed.
Al-Shabab claims deadly Somalia car bombing.
EUROPE
Germany and France cast doubt on Jan. 15 Ukraine summit.
More shelling in eastern Ukraine as new round of peace talks begins in Berlin.
Latest bomb blast in Ukraine’s Odessa devastates pro-govt office.
Kremlin critic cuts monitor tag, won't comply with house arrest.
France seeks end to Russia sanctions over Ukraine.
Euro touches a nine-year low against US dollar.
Pope names 20 new cardinals.
Prince Andrew returns home after Palace 'emphatically denies' sex allegations.
AMERICAS
Meth seizures at U.S.-Mexico border soar in 2014.
700 miles of U.S.-Mexico border still insecure, congressional investigators say.
Mayor gives solemn eulogy at NYPD officer's funeral as thousands of cops outside turn backs.
Venezuela's Maduro to visit China, some OPEC countries.
Venezuela's Maduro would free Lopez if U.S. freed Puerto Rican.
Poll: Venezuelan President's popularity sinks to 22%.
Cold rush: 'Dangerous' arctic air roaring into U.S..
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaida threatens to use ‘undetectable’ bombs against U.S..
Jury selection to get underway in Boston Marathon attacks.
Terrorists adapting to avoid U.S. drones.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil hits five and a half year low under $55 on supply glut.
Revamped U.S. oil hedges may test OPEC's patience.
Get ready for interest rate shock in 2015.
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