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Japan and Russia diplomatic talks: Territorial dispute in focus

Japan and Russia diplomatic talks: Territorial dispute in focus

A seven-decade old territorial row over a chain of islands in the Sea of Sea of Okhotsk takes the centre stage of a two-day summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Both the countries are not likely to resolve the dispute, but they hope to announce an economic cooperation agreement after their leaders finish talks in Tokyo on Friday,16 December. Dec 16, 2016
Novak Djokovic splits with coach Boris Becker

Novak Djokovic splits with coach Boris Becker

Tennis world number two Novak Djokovic has split with coach Boris Becker after three years together, he announced on 6 December. The Serbian national confirmed their parting on his website and Becker described the decision as mutual. Djokovic won six of his 12 grand slam titles and held all four major titles at the same time under Becker’s guidance. Novak Djokovic lost the number-one spot to Andy Murray in November, after 122 weeks at the top. Dec 7, 2016
Theresa May defends trade deals with Gulf leaders

Theresa May defends trade deals with Gulf leaders

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has defended making trade deals with Saudia Arabia and Bahrain, despite them being under fire from human rights groups. Speaking on 6 December on HMS Ocean in Bahrain, she said that if Britain was going to influence Gulf leaders and improve human rights in the area, they needed to be engaging with them. Theresa May is in the Gulf to strengthen trade talks post-Brexit, and to also oversee measures to improve security to help tackle terrorism in the area. Dec 6, 2016
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