The UN Security Council unanimously voted for an agreement that would create a unity government between Libya's rival factions. (AFP/File)
Reuters: U.N. council backs Libya peace deal, no Western air strikes sought
The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday endorsed a U.N.-brokered agreement among Libya's warring factions to form a national unity government, a deal Western powers hope will bring stability and help to combat a growing Islamic State presence.
Libya's U.N. ambassador, Ibrahim Dabbashi, said Libyan authorities have no plans to request Western air strikes against Islamic State militants anytime soon, if at all. He dismissed media reports citing him as saying the resolution would lead to a swift Libyan appeal for Western military intervention.
MIDDLE EAST
U.S., allies conduct 24 air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq: U.S. military.
Russia's air force hit 1,093 IS targets in Syria between Dec. 18-23: ministry.
Somber Christmas for Iraq's Christians under threat from Islamic State.
Iraq MP: Ramadi to be 'liberated' in three or four days.
Syrian government ready to join U.N. talks to end conflict: Assad aide.
Russia accused of killing at least 200 civilians since joining Syrian fight. Syria conflict: Russia air strikes 'killed 200 civilians'.
Turkey sharpens criticism of Russia's airstrikes in Syria.
Turkey denies targeting civilians in fight against PKK.
Turkish bar association sues national intel agency & police over ISIS slave trade.
Istanbul airport explosion kills cleaner.
With parties ‘deeply divided over path to peace,’ Yemen faces Balkanization, Security Council warned. U.N. Security Council alarmed by Yemen ceasefire violations.
Iran calls the new U.S. visa law breach of the nuclear deal.
2 Palestinians killed after stabbing attack in Jerusalem. Two Israelis, two Palestinian attackers killed in Jerusalem.
Saudi king says security, economy top priorities next year.
ASIA
Afghan reinforcements 'reach besieged town' of Sangin as Britain sends troops. Afghan minister: Reinforcements rushed to southern district under Taliban attack. Afghan Taliban 'push further' into key town of Sangin.
Voice of Afghan journalist now heard on IS radio. Islamic State radio spreads panic in Afghanistan.
Russian defense minister: Russia rearms Kyrgyzstan to counter Islamic State - RIA.
Thai junta reaffirms will hand back power in 2017, entering second phase of reforms.
Japan says armed Chinese coastguard ship seen near disputed islands.
Chinese defends ship patrol near Diaoyu Islands.
Thai military leader denies rights abuses and claims massive support.
Two charged over planned terror attacks in Australia.
Tajikistan bans Christmas and new year celebrations.
AFRICA
UN appoints new Mali peacekeeping chief.
UN security council backs Libya unity accord.
Libya's U.N. envoy says no plan to ask for Western airstrikes soon.
Grace Mugabe has taken over Zimbabwe, opposition leader claims.
Suspected Boko Haram fighters launch four strikes on Lake Chad area.
Rights group: Nigerian soldiers kill hundreds of Shiites. Mass graves for '300 Shia Nigerians' in Zaria.
French forces ‘neutralise’ several suspected jihadists in Mali.
Sudan suspends leading paper, accuses owner of 'false news'.
Drought puts 18 million at risk in Eastern Africa.
Zambia power cuts leave most of the country in darkness.
Somalia bans Christmas celebrations. Somali government bans Christmas celebrations.
EUROPE
Cameron's office to probe why British Muslim family barred from U.S..
Russia issues Crimea banknote in move likely to irk Ukraine.
Ukraine faces 'catastrophe' if IMF-backed budget not passed: PM.
Spain Socialists reject Rajoy or PP-led government. Spanish Socialists promise to block Rajoy as standoff deepens.
Georgian prime minister Irakly Garibashvili resigns.
Croatian president nominates pharmaceutical exec as next PM.
EU referendum: Polish leader Duda fears 'crisis' if UK leaves.
Germany searching for migrants who 'entered Germany using same passports as Paris attackers'.
Migrant crisis: Sweden operator cancels trains on bridge link.
Khodorkovsky arrested in absentia, put on international wanted list – Russian investigators.
Stalin center opens in central Russia.
Italian president offers pardons in CIA rendition convictions.
AMERICAS
Cuba holding political prisoners, says Catholic Church.
Canada backs off year end Syrian refugee intake target.
Venezuela leftists challenge election of 22 opposition lawmakers.
New Argentine government fires 'activist' media regulator.
Stores close ahead of expected Mall of America protest. Black Lives Matter protest ends quickly at Mall of America.
Poll: Majority opposes accepting Syrian refugees into U.S..
Most Americans have less than $1,000 in savings.
Parents of 9/11 victims dying without seeing justice.
Fireball blazing over Los Angeles and Las Vegas was Russian rocket booster from Soyuz launch: military.
Killings in Puerto Rico drop by 50 percent since record high.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State’s authentic-looking fake passports pose threat.
Drone strike kills four Al-Qaeda suspects in Yemen.
Russia's interests coincide with Taliban's in fight against ISIS: agency cites diplomat.
Divisions emerge within the Islamic State’s Yemen ‘province’.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Airlines prep for holiday crush: More flights, bigger planes.
Oil companies rush to exploit end of U.S. crude export ban.
Record U.S. warmth brings out natural gas and heating oil bears: Kemp.
Oil prices will reach $70 a barrel by 2020, says Opec.
Record highs predicted for bitcoin in 2016 as new supply halves.
Internet mogul Kim Dotcom vows to fight extradition to US.
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