Pakistan Detains Nine Local Militants With Alleged IS Ties
Pakistani counterterrorism officials say authorities have arrested nine local militants with alleged ties to the extremist Islamic State (IS) group, who were planning terrorist attacks across the country.
U.S.-Led Air Strikes 'Have Killed 10 IS Leaders'
The Pentagon says air strikes by a U.S.-led coalition have killed 10 Islamic State (IS) leaders over the past month, including several linked to the Paris attacks or other plots against the West.
U.S. Says Uranium Transferred From Iran To Russia
Washington says a ship carrying more than 11,000 kilograms of low-enriched uranium material left Iran for Russia on December 28 in a major Iranian step toward fulfilling its commitments in a landmark nuclear deal with major powers.
Kyrgyz Leader Says Russia Can't Finance Two Big Power Projects
Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev said Russia would no longer be able to finance two previously agreed upon hydroelectric power projects in Kyrgyzstan.
Taliban Denies Talks With Russia On Fighting Islamic State
The Taliban has denied that it held talks with Russian officials about efforts to combat Islamic State (IS) militants in Afghanistan as a British newspaper reported that President Vladimir Putin had met the group's leader earlier this year.
Taliban says no contacts with Russia over Islamic State
The Taliban denied reports that representatives had met Russian officials to discuss the common threat from Islamic State in Afghanistan as a British newspaper reported that President Vladimir Putin had met the Taliban leader.
Russia says air force has not hit civilian targets in Syria
Russian air forces have not hit civilian targets since they started a bombing campaign in Syria nearly three months ago, a senior Russian officer said in an interview with Rossiya 24 television.
Taiwan opposition leader says China to have 'rational attitude' toward DPP
Taiwan's opposition leader and presidential frontrunner on Sunday called on China to respect the island's democratic process and said she believes Beijing will have a "rational attitude" when dealing with her independence-leaning party.
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