2014年12月18日 星期四

2014-12-19 U.K. World


Russia's Crumbling Economy Faces Fresh Sanctions   
Sky Songs
Mr Putin says sanctions are having little effect on Russia's economy as the West vows to carry on hitting Moscow where it hurts. 01:51, UK, Friday 19 December 2014. Russia Rouble Currency Rates. Putin claims the sanctions have had little effect on Russia's ...


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ABC News
   
Will lifting the embargo on Cuban cigars ignite the US tobacco market?   
The Globe and Mail
For those who want to find out what détente with Cuba means to the U.S., one could consult with the Council on Foreign Relations, visit to Miami's Little Havana, or easier, just tune into Rush Limbaugh. “What's the practical meaning of this?” wondered the talk ...

On the rocks   The Economist
The Revolution Fidel Castro Began Evolves Under His Brother   New York Times
US-Cuba ties thaw, White House open to Castro visit   Daily Mail
Washington Post   
Jerusalem Post   
Whitehouse.gov (press release)   
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BBC News
   
Mutual antipathy hampers Pakistan control of militants   
BBC News
The vast majority of Pakistanis may be united in grief for the school children murdered in Peshawar - but many say they still don't know who carried out the attacks. For the media - both in Pakistan and abroad - the issue is clear enough: the Pakistani Taliban ...

Massacre in Pakistan   The Economist
Despite billions in aid, US unable to get Pakistan to confront militants   Hindustan Times
Pakistan Massacre Organizer Vows More Killings   Wall Street Journal
Los Angeles Times   
Sydney Morning Herald   
Daily Mail   
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BBC News
   
Cairns stabbing: Children found dead in Australian home   
BBC News
Eight children have been found stabbed to death at a house in the city of Cairns in northern Queensland, say Australian police. There are also reports that a woman has been taken to hospital with stab wounds. Police have cordoned off the house and ...

Eight children killed in Australia in reported mass stabbing   Reuters UK
Eight Children 'Stabbed To Death' In Cairns   Sky News
8 Children Killed in Northern Australian City   ABC News
Sydney Morning Herald   
ABC Online   
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TODAYonline
   
Several 'high-value' ISIS leaders killed in Iraq, Pentagon officials say   
Fox News
U.S. airstrikes have killed several top Islamic State leaders in Iraq in recent weeks, limiting the terrorist army's ability to fight Iraqi and Kurdish forces, Pentagon officials said. Three top Islamic State leaders were killed in recent weeks, including multiple senior ...

Multiple IS leaders killed in US airstrikes   Xinhua
Islamic State: US air strikes kill several 'senior and mid-level' IS leaders in Iraq ...   ABC Online
Several Islamic State Leaders Have Been Killed in Iraq, US Says   Wall Street Journal
Irish Independent   
Daily News & Analysis   
National Post   
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NDTV
   
Islamist Militants in Nigeria Kidnap 185 in a Deadly Attack on a Village   
New York Times
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Islamist militants on Sunday killed 35 people and kidnapped about 185 others, primarily women and young girls, in a small village in northeastern Nigeria, survivors of the attack and local officials said Thursday. The attack took place in ...

Boko Haram Gunmen Kidnap 185 People in Nigeria   NDTV
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kidnap 100 women, children in Nigeria   Reuters
Boko Haram abducts 185 in attack on village near Chibok   The Nation Newspaper
BBC News   
The Times (subscription)   
The Straits Times   
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The Hindu
   
Lakhvi remained in touch with pals from prison: US agencies   
The Hindu
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has termed as 'unfortunate' the bail granted to Zaki-ur-Rahman Lakhvi, the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. Lakhvi, who was the operation's commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, was charged along with six ...

Have they learned nothing? Pakistan releases 26/11 terror mastermind just days ...   Daily Mail
26/11 accused Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi led charmed life in jail, fathered a child   Hindustan Times
No hard life in prison: Granted bail, 26/11 accused Lakhvi met friends, fathered a ...   Firstpost
NDTV   
The Nation   
Reuters   
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RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
   
Tusk: Russia Biggest EU 'Challenge'   
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini talks to European Council President Donald Tusk during an EU leaders summit in Brussels, December 18. By RFE/RL. December 19, 2014. European Council President Donald Tusk says the European Union needs ...

UPDATE 3-EU leaders agree investment package to boost economy   Reuters
EU leaders ready long confrontation with Russia   Reuters Africa
EU needs years-long Russia strategy, new leader warns   Bangkok Post
Daily Mail   
Xinhua   
euronews   
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New York Times
   
Security Bill Provokes Uproar in Kenya's Parliament   
New York Times
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenyan Parliament on Thursday passed a divisive, sweeping counterterrorism bill after a chaotic session in which lawmakers shredded copies of the text and tussled with one another. Even a few wild blows were exchanged. The bill ...

Kenya security law approved after chaos in parliament   The Globe and Mail
UPDATE 4-Kenya security law approved despite disruptions in parliament   Reuters
Fight breaks out in Kenyan parliament over new anti-terror law   CTV News

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The Times (subscription)
   
Hollande breaks EU ranks by seeking softer line on sanctions   
The Times (subscription)
Europe imposed a ban on almost all business with Crimea yesterday but cracks appeared in the EU's firm line, with France telling leaders to consider dismantling the sanctions regime. First, Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, insisted that sanctions must ...

Merkel elaborates on policy on Ukraine conflict, relations with Russia   Xinhua
Hollande Says Talks With Russia and Ukraine to Continue   Nasdaq

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