U.S. speeds up training and advising of Iraqi forces

U.S. speeds up training and advising of Iraqi forces

November 17, 2014 - 09:49 AMT  05:49 GMT
According to plans, the U.S. expects to train nine Iraqi security forces brigades and three Kurdish Peshmerga brigades.
Islamic State militants behead U.S. aid worker

Islamic State militants behead U.S. aid worker

November 17, 2014 - 09:37 AMT  05:37 GMT
U.S. officials authenticated a 16-minute video, released on various social networks by the militant group earlier in the day.
Highly infectious strain of bird flu detected in Netherlands

Highly infectious strain of bird flu detected in Netherlands

November 17, 2014 - 09:22 AMT  05:22 GMT
The authorities were to perform testing at 16 other farms in the area and new restrictions were being set up for visitors.
Romanian provincial mayor beats PM in presidential polls

Romanian provincial mayor beats PM in presidential polls

November 17, 2014 - 08:47 AMT  04:47 GMT
Ponta had led opinion polls throughout the campaign and comfortably beat Iohannis in the first round election on Nov 2.
Japan economy unexpectedly falls into recession

Japan economy unexpectedly falls into recession

November 17, 2014 - 08:32 AMT  04:32 GMT
Gross domestic product (GDP) fell at annualized 1.6% from July to September, compared to forecasts of a 2.1% rise.
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