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Drone footage shows vast convoy leaving crumbling Aleppo

Drone footage shows vast convoy leaving crumbling Aleppo

As part of a ceasefire deal thousands of civilians have been evacuated from a devastated Aleppo where they have been trapped in constant fighting. The once-flourishing economic centre with its renowned ancient sites has been pulverised during the war, which has killed more than 300,000 people, created the worlds worst refugee crisis and allowed for the rise of Islamic State (Isis). Dec 16, 2016
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
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