BBC: Jakarta attacks: Islamic State says it was responsible
The so-called Islamic State (IS) has said it was behind a series of explosions and gun attacks in the Indonesian capital Jakarta.
At least two civilians and five attackers died in the assaults, described as an attempt to mimic the deadly Paris attacks.
Security forces battled militants for hours in a major business and shopping district.
It follows warnings late last year that Islamists were planning a major attack.
MIDDLE EAST
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John Kerry says Iran sanctions relief ‘within coming days’. Iran sees nuclear deal implementation by end of week.
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ASIA
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Islamic State militants attack Jakarta in first strike at Indonesia.
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Koreas ramp up psychological warfare after nuclear test.
N. Korea slams World Economic Forum for revoking invitation.
India, Pakistan talks deferred after Pathankot airbase attack. India, Pakistan reschedule high-level peace talks.
Philippines urges patrols with U.S. amid sea dispute with China.
Tajik parliament considers unlimited terms for president.
AFRICA
Nigeria launches new investigation of 2014 kidnap of Chibok girls.
Congo opposition to run against Sassou Nguesso in March polls.
UK deploys more military personnel against Boko Haram.
2 killed in fight with Burundi security forces.
Egypt arrests Facebook page administrators ahead of revolt anniversary.
Half of South Sudan's children 'not in school' because of war.
Britain: Removal of Congo peacekeepers sends strong message.
Zimbabwe presidency dismisses Mugabe heart attack rumor.
Ebola is over in west Africa, says World Health Organisation.
South Africa weather service says 2015 driest year on record.
EUROPE
Macedonian PM to submit resignation Friday in preparation for election.
Belgian-Moroccan was third person killed in post Paris attack police raid.
Angela Merkel faces new rebellion over refugees.
Refugees brave Balkan winter, border controls to get to EU.
Medvedev: Russia’s economy must prepare for worst-case scenario.
Moldova closer To snap elections as government crisis continues.
Azerbaijan suffers from currency crash, low oil prices.
Briton goes on trial in France for trying to smuggle Afghan child into UK.
Danger ahead: migration, climate top risks for Davos leaders.
Western Europe Jewish migration to Israel hits all-time high.
AMERICAS
Fractured field for big GOP Iowa debate.
Trump more than doubles national lead in NBC/WSJ poll.
U.S., Mexico open talks on extradition of drug kingpin Guzman.
Brazil's Rousseff focuses on economy in face of impeachment.
Venezuela suspended opposition legislators stand down.
Argentina wants debt deal as fiscal deficit balloons.
Dominican economy establishes itself as region's strongest.
US to expand refugee admissions for Central Americans fleeing violence.
Official: Drug seizures in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands increase.
$1.5B Powerball jackpot: 3 winning tickets sold.
David Bowie's body cremated in New York ceremony, say reports.
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TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State militants claim deadly attack in Jakarta.
Islamic State eyes Asia base in 2016 in Philippines, Indonesia: Expert.
US transfers 10 Guantanamo Bay detainees.
In milestone, Guantanamo population to fall below 100 for first time in 14 years.
Al Qaeda releases 3 new messages from Ayman al Zawahiri.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Fed to hike rates three times in 2016, economic outlook subdued: poll.
Wall Street jumps as investors snap up energy, biotechs.
Apple’s slowing iPhone sales take bite out of suppliers’ revenues.
Oil and US share prices tumble over fears for global economy.
Climate change disaster is biggest threat to global economy in 2016, say experts.
$3.17 TRILLION wiped off global stocks so far this year.
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