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Putin in Japan—A Transformation of Asia

President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Japan on Dec. 15-16, meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe first in Abe’s home prefecture of Yamaguchi, then in Tokyo, has solidified a positive transformation of relations between the two nations taking...

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European Capitals of Culture in 2017: Aarhus and Pafos

The coming year sees the Danish and Cypriot cities hosting one of the most popular EU projects.

As of 1 January, Aarhus and Pafos will hold the title of European Capital of Culture. The cultural programme will officially begin on 21 January in...

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Syria: Security Council unites in support of Russia-Turkey efforts to end violence, jumpstart political process

The United Nations Security Council on 31 December unanimously adopted a resolution welcoming and supporting the efforts by Russia and Turkey to end violence in Syria and jumpstart a political process for the war-torn Middle Eastern country.

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U.S. Military Strikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria on Dec. 30, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported on Dec. 31.

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