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The Islamic State has taken advantage of a security vacuum to grow in numbers and target both the government and the Houthis.
UNICEF says that 75,000 children are at risk of famine and death in northeast Nigeria if immediate help does not reach them.
China warns not to isolate North Korea and further push it toward drastic military confrontation.
Markets believe there will be three more interest rate hikes of 0.25 per cent each in 2017.
“In the future, I think, the price will increase up to 60-65 dollars,” an Iranian official said.
The 71-year territorial dispute stems from the final days of World War II.
"We continue to stand by the one-China policy and we will not change our position," the German Chancellor said.
Demand for oil would increase at a greater pace next year and could help stabilize prices above $50.
At least 25 people were killed and dozens injured in the attack.
After four years of critical negotiations, Congress finally approved Santos's pact with the rebels on November 30.
