In Brief: Suicide bombing in Afghanistan kills at least 103 people, Civilian death toll rises in Syria, Hundreds of Kurds killed by Turkish forces, Clashes intensify between Yemeni rebels and government forces, Pro-Russia incumbent Milos Zeman re-elected President of Czech Republic, Egyptian military arrests presidential candidates, Members of Israeli Parliament ejected for protesting Pence in support of Palestinians, Double car bombing in Libya kills 35, Russian opposition candidate Navalny arrested amid election protests, Former Brazilian President Lula loses appeal in corruption conviction, Multiple terrorist attacks kill dozens in Mali, Fire at South Korean hospital kills 37 people, U.S. plane mistakenly kills 10 Iraqi civilians, Ferry with 50 people on board disapears in Kiribati, Moderate incumbent Sauli Niinisto re-elected President of Finland.
Afghanistan
- Taliban suicide bombing in Kabul kills at least 103 people, injures 235
- At least 30 killed as gunmen storm Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul
- Militants attack Afghan offices of children organizations killing 3
- 6 children killed in fighting in Central Afghanistan
Syria
- 9 civilians killed in Damascus shelling
- Death toll in Afrin climbs to 18
- U.S.-led coalition airstrikes kill 150 ISIS militants in Syria
- Opposition group to boycott Sochi conference
Turkey
- Military kills at least 260 Kurdish, ISIS fighters in Syria offensive
- 14 Turkish soldiers killed, 130 wounded in Afrin
- Turkish offensive reportedly displaces 5,000
- Authorities detain 91, including politicians and journalists, over Syria comments
- President vows to expand Syria offensive east to Iraqi border
The United States of America
- 2 killed, 17 injured in high school shooting in Kentucky
- Trump slaps steep U.S. tariffs on imported washers, solar panels
- Vice President Pence tells Israel U.S. Embassy to move to Jerusalem in 2019
- U.S. Diplomat quits Rohingya advisory panel in protest
- Trump warns Davos on unfair trade, says U.S. ‘open for business’
Yemen
- At least 9 civilians killed in Saudi-led airstrike in Northern Yemen, 30 killed in 2 days
- At least 30 Africans drown off Yemen coast after boat capsizes
- Fighting between Shiite rebels and government forces kills at least 48 people
- At least 10 people killed, 80 injured as southern Yemeni separatists clash with government troops in Aden
The Czech Republic
Palestine
- President Abbas urges the E.U. to recognize Palestine
- E.U. assures Abbas of support, back East Jerusalem as capital
- Trump threatens to withhold aid until Palestine returns to peace talks
Poland
Spain
- Former Catalan leader to ask judge’s permission to attend parliament
- Prime Minister seeks to challenge Puigdemont candidacy to form government
Vietnam
Liberia
Japan
- Tokyo holds first North Korean missile attack drill
- 1 killed as avalanche engulfs skiers after volcano erupts near resort
- Tokyo based cryptocurrency exchange hacked, loses $530 million
- Foreign minister hopes to improve ties with China
Pakistan
- Principal shot dead by student over blasphemy dispute
- Authorities arrest child murder suspect
- Government condemns U.S. drone strike inside Pakistani territory
Germany
- Government suspends plans to upgrade tanks used by Turkey
- Plane and helicopter mid-air collision kills 4
- Student killed by classmate in Dortmund
- Far-right politician resigns, converts to Islam
Mexico
Iran
- Fire at factory in Southern Iran kills 3
- Authorities detain ISIS-linked fighters along western border
- Revolutionary Guards clash with ISIS in Western Iran
Saudi Arabia
- Saudi-led airstrike on Yemen kills 7 civilians, including 5 children
- Prince Alwaleed bin Talal released from corruption investigation
Bangladesh
The United Arab Emirates
Malaysia
Zimbabwe
France
- Prison guards protest nationwide after attacks by inmates
- 27 injured in school bus crash in Southwest France
- Fisherman block ports in protest against pulse fishing
- President Macron urges more E.U. sanctions on Venezuela over ‘shift to authoritarianism’
- Nearly 1,500 evacuated in Paris region as rising Seine poses flood risk
Egypt
- Military arrests presidential hopeful, calls off campaign
- President Sisi launches re-election bid
- Prominent member of opposition attacked
- Italian graduate student murdered over research on Egypt’s independent trade unions
- Opposition figures ask for boycott of presidential vote
Israel
- Members of Israeli Parliament ejected for protesting Pence in support of Palestinians
- Israeli pilots refuse to fly deported Africans, claim they would be flying ‘refugees to their death’
- Audio emerges of Netanyahu’s wife raging over media story
- Israel and Poland clash over proposed Polish Holocaust law
Guatemala
- President Morales dismisses criticism for excessive spending
- At least 8 killed, 15 injured in bus crash
Switzerland
Libya
Costa Rica
Venezuela
- President Maduro set to run for re-election in 2018 vote
- Constituent Assembly calls for early elections
Russia
- Russia proposes U.N. inquiry into chemical attacks in Syria
- U.S. hits Russian deputy minister and energy firms with sanctions
- Opposition leader Navalny arrested amid election protests
Belgium
India
Ethiopia
Sweden
Nigeria
Brazil
- Judge upholds President Lula’s corruption conviction
- Former President vows to run for President despite conviction
- At least 14 killed in shooting at Fortaleza dance club
North Korea
Uruguay
Colombia
- Bomb attack kills at least 3 police officers, injures 14
- Officials evict over 200 homeless Venezuelans from field in Cucuta
- President says he will not recognize Venezuelan election
- Ex-guerilla leader launches historic presidential bid
- 2 police officers killed in bombings near Caribbean
Italy
- Train derails near Milan, 3 dead, many injured
- Police arrest 31 in Rome on suspicion of mafia activity
- Around 800 migrants rescued in Mediterranean, 2 bodies recovered
Cameroon
Mali
- Civilian vehicle blown up by mine in Central Mali, 26 killed
- 14 killed in Islamic militant attack on army camp in Northern Mali
- Gunmen kill 3 soldiers in Northern Mali
China
- Officials engage in takeover of Tibetan Buddhist monastery, will put Communist Party in charge
- China to develop Arctic shipping routes opened by global warming
South Korea
Ukraine
Algeria
Cambodia
Canada
Honduras
- Honduras President sworn-in for second term as protests erupt
- New national police chief helped cartel move cocaine
Iraq
Kiribati
Cyprus
Finland
New Zealand
Peru
Denmark
South Africa
Jordan
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