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Syria War
Syrian Kurds say Russia has promised they can attend Sochi talks
Syria War
Russia starts to establish permanent presence at its Syrian bases
Syria War
Syrian and Iranian-backed forces advance near Israeli border
Religion
Middle East needs two-state solution, Pope says in Christmas message
Occupation
Guatemala to move embassy to Jerusalem, backing Trump
Egypt Turmoil
Egypt planning $5.6bn building project in Sinai Peninsula
Refugees
Federal judge partially lifts Trump's latest refugee restrictions
Christmas
Amid rising numbers of Christians, Christmas market opens in Algiers
Diplomacy
UN Security Council mulls call for Trump Jerusalem decision to be withdrawn
Diplomacy
Saudi Arabia pumps $100m into West African force to battle militants
Iran nuclear
US Congress to let Iran deadline pass, leave decision to Trump
Iraq War
US agency to help Iraq recover from IS in spite of Trump aid cuts