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Oil surges on non-OPEC cuts

Oil surges on non-OPEC cuts

Demand for oil would increase at a greater pace next year and could help stabilize prices above $50.

Putin condemns Cairo church bombing

Putin condemns Cairo church bombing

At least 25 people were killed and dozens injured in the attack.

Colombia’s Santos hails Peace Prize as “gift from heaven”

Colombia’s Santos hails Peace Prize as “gift from heaven”

After four years of critical negotiations, Congress finally approved Santos's pact with the rebels on November 30.

China launches new weather satellite

China launches new weather satellite

The Fengyun-4 satellite is the first in this class and was launched from the Xichang Launch Center in Sichuan province.

To taper or trim: ECB cuts back on stimulus

To taper or trim: ECB cuts back on stimulus

But the European Central Bank extends the program by nine months to end December 2017.

India evacuates tourists after cyclone

India evacuates tourists after cyclone

Some 1,400 tourists were stranded on Neil and Havelock Islands after heavy rains hit on Monday.

China, Japan boost maritime communication efforts

China, Japan boost maritime communication efforts

They will also meet soon to work on jointly combating sea pollution and curbing maritime drug smuggling.

Boko Haram kill 30 in suicide attacks

Boko Haram kill 30 in suicide attacks

Boko Haram has come under repeated attacks from the Nigerian, Chadian and Cameroonian armies in recent months.

Tread carefully on Taiwan, China warns US

Tread carefully on Taiwan, China warns US

This is the second time in a week that Taiwan emerges as a potential stumbling block in China-US relations.

Cambodia, China boost cybercrime, security cooperation

Cambodia, China boost cybercrime, security cooperation

China is Cambodia’s largest trading partner and greatest source of foreign investment.