Turkey foils New Year attack plot in Ankara
Turkish prosecutors say two Turkish nationals, identified by initials M.C. and AY, were detained in Mamak after police found a death by own action vest and a second explosive device. They planned to strike during New Year celebrations in central Ankara. Police say suspects scoped bars and a shopping mall in Kizilay.
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Iran fires rockets near ships in Hormuz test
The United States accuses Iran of a highly provocative live-fire rocket test near passing warships and commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Commanders describe the 23 minute exercise as unsafe though French officials downplay its danger.
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Burundi Faces Rift as Army Defections Deepen Ethnic Split
The Burundi army fracturing along Hutu and Tutsi lines risks broad conflict as Lt. Col. Edouard Nshimirimana defects and forms a rebel group. President Nkurunziza rejects foreign peacekeepers as unconstitutional while accusing Rwanda of backing rebels, heightening regional tension and fears of mass bloodshed.
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Central Africa voters seek stability in tense national election
Voters in Bangui and across the Central African Republic cast ballots for a new president from 30 candidates as the nation seeks stability after years of violence.
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North Korea reports death of top South Korea envoy in car crash
North Korea says Kim Yang Gon, 73, head of the United Front Department, died in a traffic accident. KCNA described him as Kim Jong Un's trusted aide and pledged a state funeral, with analysts noting potential strain on inter-Korean talks after the loss.
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