Reuters: Turkey and Russia have ceasefire plan for Syria, says Ankara
Turkey and Russia have prepared an agreement for a ceasefire in Syria, Turkey's foreign minister said on Wednesday, adding Ankara would not budge on its opposition to President Bashar al-Assad staying on as leader.
The comments from Mevlut Cavusoglu appeared to signal tentative progress in talks aimed at reaching a truce. While the insistence on Assad's departure could complicate negotiations with his biggest backer Russia, another Turkish official did not rule out a transitional role for the Syrian president.
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MIDDLE EAST
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ASIA
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Taiwan warns of growing threats from China.
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Manila residents speak out about Duterte's war on drugs.
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AFRICA
Fleeing war, South Sudanese create booming camps in Uganda.
Egypt supports sovereignty of Libya, unity of its territories: Al-Sisi.
Violence in Democratic Republic of Congo leaves dozens dead.
Dozens of Boko Haram fighters surrender in southern Niger.
Lack of equipment means some Dutch soldiers can’t patrol in Mali.
New Somali parliament takes office amid high hopes, charges of graft.
Nigeria's Sultan of Sokoto rejects gender equality bill.
EUROPE
Alleged accomplice to suspected Christmas market attack arrested in Berlin. Prosecutors: A 40-year-old Tunisian man detained in connection with Berlin truck attack.
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Clash over new cabinet sends Romania spiraling into crisis.
Czech Republic to fight 'fake news' with specialist unit.
Russia anti-doping chief admits to systematic doping of athletes.
Greece vows to improve conditions in overcrowded migrant camps.
AMERICAS
Obama administration is close to announcing measures to punish Russia for election interference.
Argentina ex-leader Cristina Fernandez charged in corruption case.
Venezuela to cut daily crude output by 95,000 barrels in OPEC accord.
Venezuela military trafficking food as country goes hungry.
Colombia kidnappings down 92% since 2000, police say.
Mexico eyes border, migration as leverage in talks with Trump.
Cuban parliament passes law to prevent Fidel Castro 'personality cult'.
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TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street opens higher, Dow pushes for 20,000.
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