VOA: Putin Halts Russian Flights to Egypt
Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended all of his country's commercial flights to Egypt Friday as investigators continue to probe whether a bomb brought down the Russian jetliner last weekend that crashed into the Sinai Peninsula, killing all 224 people aboard.
The Russian leader acted quickly after the chief of the country's FSB security service, Alexander Bortnikov, recommended the halt in flights "until we have determined the true reasons" for last Saturday's crash.
MIDDLE EAST
U.S., allies conduct 23 more air strikes in Syria, Iraq: military.
Russian air strikes kill 42 in ISIS-held Raqqa.
Syrian Army takes control of huge area in Aleppo province.
Syrian government 'profits from enforced disappearances'.
Mustard gas used in Syria fighting: UN watchdog.
Saudi support to rebels slows Assad attacks: pro-Damascus sources.
Lavrov and Kerry discuss cooperation on Syria and fight against Islamic State.
U.S. accuses Chinese firms of buying drones for Hezbollah.
US officials rule out Israel peace deal before Obama leaves office.
Two Israelis shot, wounded at Hebron holy site: army.
ASIA
China and Vietnam pledge good ties and maritime peace.
Europe warns against escalation in South China Sea dispute.
Myanmar president says army, government will respect election results.
Maldives police raid TV station over 'threatening video'.
Maldives minister says tourists are safe despite emergency.
India orders Greenpeace to shut down over fraud.
Afghan earthquake victims face long wait for aid as threat of fighting looms.
Nepal border crackdown deepens constitutional standoff.
AFRICA
Famine looms in S.Sudan war zones as aid agencies blocked.
Plane fears strand thousands of tourists in Egypt.
Egypt calls for NATO support in Libya ‘vacuum’.
France says U.N. Security Council to discuss Burundi crisis Monday.
UN body set for next round of Eritrea rights probe.
Ethiopia PM Hailemariam Desalegn 'open to criticism'.
Obama threatens S Africa with trade sanctions.
EUROPE
Sinai plane crash: Russia suspends Egypt flights. Putin suspends Russian flights to Egypt after Sinai plane crash.
Russians outraged after Charlie Hebdo cartoons ‘ridicule’ Sinai plane crash. Charlie Hebdo caricatures on A321 air crash outrage Russian public.
Europe's migrant crisis likely to last for 20 years, says International Development Secretary.
Romanian PM name yet to emerge, further talks expected next week.
Lukashenko hints at being president for life as sworn in for fifth term.
Threats to Denmark: Isis, Russia and cyber spies.
Pope Francis says church leaders can’t 'lead life of a pharaoh’.
AMERICAS
Clinton signed NDA laying out criminal penalties for mishandling of classified info.
US jobs data raises prospects of rate rise. US economy smashes expectations to add 271,000 jobs in October.
White House may have to renegotiate Pacific trade pact: senator.
Haiti's government candidate advances to presidential runoff.
Brazil dam burst engulfs homes in Minas Gerais.
McDonalds french fries cost $133 in Venezuela.
Astronaut, Sikh commander part of gender-equal & diverse Canada cabinet.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Watch: The Islamic State celebrated the Russian jet crash with free candy.
Four charged with helping American al Qaeda.
Obama finalizing plan to close Guantanamo Bay.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Obama administration kills Keystone XL pipeline.
Trans-Pacific Partnership: vast trade deal made public.
China keeping an eye on surging U.S. oil and gas production.
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