Top Story: Thousands flee as Kashmir fighting spreads (The Guaridan)
MIDDLE EAST
Dozens of Islamist fighters killed as battle of Kobani rages on. Kobani remains key battleground for ISIL as Kurds push the militants out.
Iran, top general saved Baghdad from falling to IS: Iraq MP.
Militant clashes in Iraq's Anbar kill 23 troops.
Iraq says rebuilding of army still in early stages.
Islamic State school closures in Syria affect 670,000: U.N..
Watchdog offers more proof Syria government used chemical arms: U.S..
Turkey bombing: Female suicide attacker hits Istanbul police station. Female suicide bomber hits police station in Istanbul's historic heart.
Yemen's al-Qaida thrives on Sunni backlash to Shiite rebels.
Saudi Arabia pledges stability for nation as oil declines.
Saudi Arabia suicide bombing puts country on alert for jihadi attacks.
Hamas denies reports its leader was expelled from Qatar.
ASIA
Afghanistan set record for growing opium in 2014.
Divers join AirAsia wreck hunt, but no sign of black box.
Thousands flee intensifying India-Pakistan clashes.
Pakistan's parliament votes for military courts to try insurgents.
U.S. stands by plan to pull troops from Afghanistan.
S. Korea notes Pyongyang's improved nuclear capability. N.Korea has 'significant' tech to build mini nuclear device: South.
Monitors fear military presence may deter Sri Lankan voters.
Powerful quake jolts Christchurch, but no damage or injuries.
AFRICA
War-weary Burundians fear fresh violence as polls approach.
Nigerian defense chief: military base in hands of extremists.
Thousands flee as Boko Haram seizes military base on Nigeria border. Boko Haram overruns Nigerian military base.
UN, Congo prepare offensive against FDLR rebels.
France 'ready' to bomb rebels on Libya border.
Mozambique's opposition Renamo spokesman arrested.
Libya's official government bans Palestinians, Syrians and Sudanese from entry.
U.N. wants fewer but better performing troops in Congo.
Egyptian Christians held in Libya ‘freed’.
EUROPE
Turkish vessel to continue work off Cyprus, deepening standoff. Cyprus says peace talks to remain on hold, blames Turkey.
At least 12 Ukrainian servicemen killed in road accident.
HRW calls on Germany to pressure Ukraine on civilian casualties.
NATO is setting up an ultra-rapid-reaction force to deter Russia.
Armenia picks Russian economic ties, but tries to keep foot in the West.
Germany Pegida protests: Rallies over 'Islamisation'.
Greek opposition party Syriza’s lead narrows, poll shows.
Eurozone's big economies increasingly drag on the region.
Euro touches a nine-year low against US dollar.
AMERICAS
Obama, Mexican president discuss Cuba and drug cartels.
Colombia's Santos calls on ELN rebels to declare ceasefire.
In fight against drugs, Cuba and U.S. on same team.
Cuban human rights group says short detentions on the rise.
Cuba has released some of 53 'political' prisoners, U.S. says.
Nine dead after clashes in violent western Mexican state.
Mexico charges mayor's wife over missing case.
US Coast Guard reports surge of Cuban immigrants.
Manhunt on for 2 suspected of shooting NYPD cops responding to robbery.
Arctic clipper system expected to bring snow, rain and chill to much of US.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Thief has his hand cut off in front of a baying crowd... and a man is whipped after he is caught watching porn: How ISIS is administering its twisted justice in Syria and Iraq.
West's Islamic State focus neglects human tragedy in Syria, doctors say.
Al-Qaida militants claim responsibility for attack in Mali.
Syria: Isis chief executioner found beheaded with cigarette in his mouth.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street ends down fifth session; oil prices fall further.
High Noon on the Gulf Coast: Canada, Saudi oil set for showdown.
Brent crude oil falls to new five-year low.
Oil extends crash into New Year as glut fear deepens.
Rolls-Royce breaks sales record again in 2014.
20th Century Fox sets global box-office record.
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