Reuters: Islamic State suffers double blow as Ramadi falls, leaders killed
U.S.-led forces have killed 10 Islamic State leaders in air strikes, including individuals linked to the Paris attacks, a U.S. spokesman said, dealing a double blow to the militant group after Iraqi forces ousted it from the city of Ramadi.
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi planted the national flag in Ramadi after the army retook the city center from Islamic State, a victory that could help vindicate his strategy for rebuilding the military after stunning defeats.
"Over the past month, we've killed 10 ISIL leadership figures with targeted air strikes, including several external attack planners, some of whom are linked to the Paris attacks," said U.S. Army Colonel Steve Warren, a spokesman for the U.S.-led campaign against the Islamist group also known by the acronym ISIL.
"Others had designs on further attacking the West."
MIDDLE EAST
After Ramadi gain, Iraqi army eyes next ISIL stronghold.
Sunni fighters help hold Ramadi as Army pursues IS holdouts.
U.S. leads 28 air strikes against Islamic State: statement.
Russia made 121 air sorties on Dec 28-29, hit 424 targets in Syria: defense ministry.
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Syrian army backed by jets clashes with rebels holding southern town.
Saudi Arabia and Turkey agree to set up a 'strategic cooperation council'.
Turkey says it has foiled Isis plot to launch New Year's Eve attack.
Bahrain court sentences 29 people to 5-25 years jail for 2014 explosion: BNA.
Qatari royals rush to Switzerland in nine planes after emir breaks leg.
ASIA
Rebirth of al Qaeda camps in Afghanistan worries the US: Report.
Afghan businessman accused of bribing US soldiers.
Shot for speaking out: Taliban target prominent critics in Afghanistan.
China, Taiwan open first hotline in tension reducing measure.
China's Xi tells top leaders to watch families amid graft fight.
New book says Communist China's first premier was probably gay.
China to 'wait and see' if Japan sincere on 'comfort women' issue.
South Korean 'comfort women' protest against accord with Japan.
Thailand beach murders: Myanmar protests grow over verdict.
Top aide to North Korea leader Kim Jong Un dies in car crash: KCNA.
8 survivors found 5 days after Chinese mine collapsed.
AFRICA
Burundi's president threatens to fight AU peacekeepers.
Voting due to begin in CAR elections. CAR votes: Hopes for peace in landmark election.
Northern Kenya attacks may shed light on country’s security.
Nigeria claims Boko Haram ‘largely’ defeated despite bloodshed.
Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan sign new deal on Nile dam.
UN envoy: Somalia momentum toward peace 'unstoppable'.
South African special forces commander appointed to lead UN troops in DR Congo.
EUROPE
Migrant crisis: Over one million reach Europe by sea.
German states to spend around 17 billion euros on refugees in 2016 - Die Welt.
1 killed, 10 injured in attack on tourists at ancient fortress in Russia's Dagestan.
Russian investigators indict 4 men for Nemtsov's murder.
Athletics doping crisis: Russia 'unlikely' to return by Rio Olympics.
Crimeans enter 2016 struggling, but optimistic.
Paris tones down new year celebrations in wake of terror attacks.
AMERICAS
La Familia Mexican drug cartel founder killed.
State Dept. plans New Year's Eve release of Clinton emails.
Cuban migrants say economics, not persecution, fueling exodus to U.S..
Brazil's deficit jumps sharply as recession bites.
Demining Colombia 'will take a generation'.
'Historic' floods threaten 19 levees along Mississippi river.
4 Secret Service agents in deadly head-on crash in N.H..
Texas 'affluenza' teen captured in Mexico to be returned to U.S..
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
First of 17 detainees to be released from Gitmo next week.
Islamic State West Africa launches coordinated assaults in northeast Nigeria.
ISIL's first East African affiliate conducts attacks in Somalia, Kenya.
Belgium is struggling to control homegrown terrorism.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil rebound fizzles, sending global shares lower.
The world's richest people got poorer this year.
Facebook class action lawsuits to go ahead.
Apple agrees to pay £234m to settle Italian tax dispute.
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