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Gunman Dressed in Santa Costume Kills 39 in Istanbul Nightclub

A gunman reportedly dressed in a Santa costume killed at least 39 people, including at least 16 foreigners, at a famous nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's Eve celebrations.

Iranian FM to Meet Syrian Counterpart in Tehran on Saturday

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem is scheduled to pay a visit to Iran on Saturday while diplomatic efforts to end fighting in Syria have gained momentum in recent days with the announcement of a ceasefire in the Arab country.

Explosions in Central Baghdad Kill at Least 28 People (Update)

Two blasts have rocked the central part of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, killing at least 18 people, according to police.

ISIS Says Santa Claus Is a Red Devil!

The ISIS terrorist group has called Santa Claus “the Red Devil” and declared that it is a sin to imitate him.

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At least 36 people who have left Denmark to fight for the ISIS terrorist group in Syria have received unemployment benefits, media reports said.

Huge Bomb Left over from WWII Forces Mass Christmas Evacuation in German City

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Germany’s Augsburg after a 1.8-tonne bomb was discovered and is being defused.

Story of Afghan Woman Who Went from Refugee to Military Pilot

This is what happened to Safia Ferozi, the second Afghan female pilot, who was a refugee during her childhood.

Christians in Northern Iraq Celebrate First Christmas after ISIS Pushback

A few hundred Iraqi Christians flocked on Saturday to Bartella, a northern town recently retaken from the ISIS terrorist group, to celebrate Christmas for the first time since 2013.

Senior Member of Turkish Ruling Party Killed in Armed Attack

Yılmaz Bulut, a senior member of Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP), has lost his life in an armed attack in Çankaya, near the Turkish capital of Ankara.

Syria Officially Declares Restoration of Security and Stability to Aleppo

General Command of the Syrian Army and Armed Forces announced on Thursday the restoration of security and stability to Aleppo after liberating it from terrorism and the exit of their remnants from the city.

Egypt Arrests Five People for Using Children to Stage Fake ‘Aleppo’ Footage

The Egyptian police have captured five people for using children to stage fake footage they claimed was shot in Aleppo.

Photo of Iranian FM’s Bodyguard in Moscow Summit Goes Viral

A photo of Iranian Foreign Minister’s bodyguard closely watching his Turkish counterpart has been widely covered in world media, particularly those of Turkey.

UN Envoy Welcomes Iran-Russia-Turkey Statement on Syria

The United Nations’ Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura welcomed the joint statement of the tripartite meeting between Iran, Russia, and Turkey, saying that it is useful for resuming the inter-Syrian dialogue in Geneva in February.

Iran Censures Terrorist Attack in Berlin

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the recent terrorist attack in the German city of Berlin, stressing the importance of a "relentless and sincere" fight against terrorism.

World Shows Mixed Reactions to Assassination of Russian Envoy to Turkey

The Monday night assassination of Russian Ambassador to Ankara, Andrey Karlov, has been followed by diverse reactions in Western and Arab media, some of which are quite surprising.

Iraqi People in Mosul Kill ISIS’ Mufti

A Mufti affiliated with the ISIS terrorist group who had allowed the terrorists to shell the northern Iraqi city of Mosul was killed by the city’s residents.

Russian Diplomat Shot Dead in Moscow Hours after Assassination of Envoy in Ankara

Hours after the murder of Russian ambassador to Turkey, a high ranking Russian diplomat was also found dead from gunshot wounds in Moscow.

Turkish Police Arrest Family of Gunmen Who Killed Russian Envoy

Turkish police have arrested the parents, relatives and flatmate of an off-duty police officer who assassinated the Russian ambassador in Ankara on Monday.

‘Intentional’ Truck Attack Kills 12, Injures 50 in Berlin

A driver on Monday rammed a truck into a crowded Christmas market in the heart of the German capital, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 50. The Police says he did so intentionally. The ISIS terrorist group has also claimed responsibility for the attack.

Iran-Turkey-Russia Trilateral to Be Held in Moscow despite Assault on Russian Envoy

A senior member of Russian Parliament and the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Iranian, Russian, and Turkish Foreign Ministers will hold their pre-planned meeting on Tuesday despite the recent assassination of Russian ambassador to Ankara.

Russian Ambassador to Turkey Shot Dead in Ankara Assault (+Video)

Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov who was badly wounded in an armed assault in Ankara has died, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Monday.

US Increases Bounty on ISIS Leader to $25 Million

The US Department of State has raised its reward to $25 million for any information that leads to the capture of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

IRGC Engineers Are Repairing Mosul Dam: General

An IRGC general highlighted the non-military capabilities of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, saying that the IRGC’s Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Base is now repairing the strategic dam of Mosul, northern Iraq.

Buses Carrying Evacuees from Kefraya, Foua Arrive in Syria’s Aleppo

A convoy of 10 buses carrying evacuees from the two Syrian towns of Kefraya and al-Foua in the Idlib province arrived in Aleppo early on Monday.

ISIS Offers $1 Million Bounty for Killing Kurdish Girl of Iranian Origin

ISIS-affiliated media said the extremist group had set a one-million-dollar reward for killing a Danish-Kurdish girl of Iranian origin who has joined Kurdish Peshmarga in the fight against ISIS terrorists.

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