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27 killed as suicide attack hits mosque in Afghan capital

27 killed as suicide attack hits mosque in Afghan capital

At least 27 people were killed and 35 others wounded after a suicide bombing ripped through a Shiite mosque in the western part of Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, on Monday, police said.

Russia claims use of chemical agents by militants in Syria

Russian experts have confirmed the use of chemical agents by militants in Aleppo, Syria, according to an official of the Russian Defense Ministry.

Russia to conduct observational flight over Turkey

A group of Russian inspectors will conduct an observational flight over Turkish territory from Monday to Friday under the Open Skies Treaty, a Russian official said Monday.

•	6.4-magnitude quake reported in west-central Argentina
•	Spotlight: Trump's son-in-law's role raises eyebrows as president-elect prepares to take power
•	Turkish jets destroys 17 IS targets in northern Syria
•	Merkel confirms to run for fourth term as German chancellor in 2017
•	Syria's Aleppo in abyss amid growing gap in views to defuse tension

S. Korean prosecutors to push face-to-face questioning of president

South Korean prosecutors plan to push a face-to-face questioning of President Park Geun-hye though Park's attorney said the president would reject any interrogation request from the prosecutors.

Spotlight: As TPP withers, RCEP takes center stage at APEC Economic Leaders' meeting

With the future of the U.S.-backed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) dims under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the alternative Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) occupied the center stage at the weekend's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in Peru.

S. Korea, Japan to sign military intelligence pact this week despite opposition

South Korea and Japan is set to formally sign a military intelligence pact in the middle of this week despite parliamentary and public objections here, local media reports showed on Monday.

Asia & Pacific >>

•	Pakistan says 4 killed in Indian firing along LoC

•	Death toll of train crash in northern India reaches 145

•	Laos aims to restore forest cover to 70 pct by 2020

•	Laos to hold tourism promotion activities

•	New Zika case detected in southern Vietnam

•	Trial commences for four accused of assassinating late Saudi king

•	Iran said ready to mend ties with Egypt

•	Iraqi forces retakes 6 villages from IS militants around Mosul

•	Jordan says major oil shale projects to start in 2017

•	U.S.-led airstrikes kill 10 civilians in Syria's al-Raqqah

•	Prince William calls for smarter measures to fight against illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam

•	Dialogue, mutual understanding hailed at Rhodes Forum as key to tackle global challenges

•	Dutch police train eagles to take down unauthorized drones

•	Pakistan, Russia boost anti-terror cooperation

•	Feature: Vietnam's diners enjoy authentic, mouthwatering Chinese cuisine

•	U.S. cargo ship departs space station, prepares for fire experiment

•	Grizzlies' Parsons out for two weeks with knee injury

•	Chinese currency gains importance in Latin America: experts

•	Spotlight: As TPP withers, RCEP takes center stage at APEC Economic Leaders' meeting

•	APEC eyes inclusive globalization as way of advancing forward

•	Elderly statesman cautions Ghanaians against inciting ethnic politics

•	AU military officers meet in Somalia over counter-terrorism strategy

•	Share prices fall pulling down Nairobi bourse trading

•	Cholera kills 44 people in South Sudan in six months

•	UNICEF Ghana urges more investment for most vulnerable children

•	Commentary: China proposal shines on growth of Asia Pacific

•	News Analysis: U.S.-proposed sanctions won't help South Sudan: experts

•	Interview: Chilean president highlights strategic partnership with China

•	News Analysis: U.S. media missed biggest story of 2016 election

•	Spotlight: Trade, investment serve as ballast in China-U.S. relations

•	Estonian Center Party chairman confirmed prime minister

•	Spain's trade deficit falls by 29 pct up to Sept.

•	Greeks bid farewell to former president Stephanopoulos

•	Feature: Parts of Britain becoming cultural deserts: museums body

•	First Austrian presidential debate attracts 475,000 viewers

Organizations >>

•	UN chief condemns attack on mosque in Afghan capital

•	OECD reports GDP growth doubles to 0.6 pct in Q3

•	NATO inaugurates new small headquarter in Hungary

•	Over 18 mln people receiving life-saving HIV treatment: UNAIDS

•	India to become associate member state of CERN

Baghdad receives 4 US fighter jets to counter ISIL

Baghdad receives 4 US fighter jets to counter ISIL

Prosecutors indict friend, former aides of Park Geun-hye

Prosecutors indict friend, former aides of Park Geun-hye

S. Korea business leaders questioned about government ties

S. Korea business leaders questioned about government ties

Organizers say progress made at UN Climate Talks

Organizers say progress made at UN Climate Talks

Special Reports >>

2016 U.S. presidential election

2016 U.S. presidential election

Backgrounder: Major terrorist attacks in Europe in recent years

Backgrounder: Major terrorist attacks in Europe in recent years

Yearender 2015

2015 SMU-SCU GLOBAL FORUM

2015 SMU-SCU GLOBAL FORUM

	S.Korean presidential office regrets prosecutors' investigation results

	91 killed, over 150 injured in train accident in northern India

	Trump meets former foe Romney

	Bumpy road ahead to reconcile Yemen warring sides

	UN "appalled" by escalation in battles in Aleppo

	Merkel announces bid for fourth term as German chancellor

	Bayern Munich lose top spot in German Bundesliga

	Murray, Djokovic to fight for ATP World Tour Finals title

	Juventus beat Pescara 3-0 during Italian Serie A

	ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2016 held in Beijing