Top Story: Thousands flee as Kashmir fighting spreads (The Guaridan)
MIDDLE EAST
Dozens of Islamist fighters killed as battle of Kobani rages on . Kobani remains key battleground for ISIL as Kurds push the militants out .
Iran, top general saved Baghdad from falling to IS: Iraq MP .
Militant clashes in Iraq's Anbar kill 23 troops .
Iraq says rebuilding of army still in early stages .
Islamic State school closures in Syria affect 670,000: U.N. .
Watchdog offers more proof Syria government used chemical arms: U.S. .
Turkey bombing: Female suicide attacker hits Istanbul police station. Female suicide bomber hits police station in Istanbul's historic heart .
Yemen's al-Qaida thrives on Sunni backlash to Shiite rebels .
Saudi Arabia pledges stability for nation as oil declines .
Saudi Arabia suicide bombing puts country on alert for jihadi attacks .
Hamas denies reports its leader was expelled from Qatar .
ASIA
Afghanistan set record for growing opium in 2014.
Divers join AirAsia wreck hunt, but no sign of black box .
Thousands flee intensifying India-Pakistan clashes .
Pakistan's parliament votes for military courts to try insurgents .
U.S. stands by plan to pull troops from Afghanistan .
S. Korea notes Pyongyang's improved nuclear capability . N.Korea has 'significant' tech to build mini nuclear device: South .
Monitors fear military presence may deter Sri Lankan voters .
Powerful quake jolts Christchurch, but no damage or injuries .
AFRICA
War-weary Burundians fear fresh violence as polls approach .
Nigerian defense chief: military base in hands of extremists .
Thousands flee as Boko Haram seizes military base on Nigeria border . Boko Haram overruns Nigerian military base .
UN, Congo prepare offensive against FDLR rebels .
France 'ready' to bomb rebels on Libya border .
Mozambique's opposition Renamo spokesman arrested .
Libya's official government bans Palestinians, Syrians and Sudanese from entr y.
U.N. wants fewer but better performing troops in Congo .
Egyptian Christians held in Libya ‘freed’ .
EUROPE
Turkish vessel to continue work off Cyprus, deepening standoff . Cyprus says peace talks to remain on hold, blames Turkey.
At least 12 Ukrainian servicemen killed in road accident .
HRW calls on Germany to pressure Ukraine on civilian casualties .
NATO is setting up an ultra-rapid-reaction force to deter Russia .
Armenia picks Russian economic ties, but tries to keep foot in the West .
Germany Pegida protests: Rallies over 'Islamisation' .
Greek opposition party Syriza’s lead narrows, poll shows .
Eurozone's big economies increasingly drag on the region .
Euro touches a nine-year low against US dollar .
AMERICAS
Obama, Mexican president discuss Cuba and drug cartels .
Colombia's Santos calls on ELN rebels to declare ceasefire .
In fight against drugs, Cuba and U.S. on same team .
Cuban human rights group says short detentions on the rise .
Cuba has released some of 53 'political' prisoners, U.S. says .
Nine dead after clashes in violent western Mexican state .
Mexico charges mayor's wife over missing case .
US Coast Guard reports surge of Cuban immigrants .
Manhunt on for 2 suspected of shooting NYPD cops responding to robbery .
Arctic clipper system expected to bring snow, rain and chill to much of US .
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Thief has his hand cut off in front of a baying crowd... and a man is whipped after he is caught watching porn: How ISIS is administering its twisted justice in Syria and Iraq .
West's Islamic State focus neglects human tragedy in Syria, doctors say .
Al-Qaida militants claim responsibility for attack in Mali .
Syria: Isis chief executioner found beheaded with cigarette in his mouth .
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street ends down fifth session; oil prices fall further.
High Noon on the Gulf Coast: Canada, Saudi oil set for showdown .
Brent crude oil falls to new five-year low .
Oil extends crash into New Year as glut fear deepens .
Rolls-Royce breaks sales record again in 2014 .
20th Century Fox sets global box-office record .
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