If the dimensions listed are to be trusted, then it appears that the iPad Air 3 will be 0.05 mm thicker and 0.1 mm wider than its predecessor.

"2016 may finally be Edward Snowden's year ... His leaks are now having a positive effect," Kristian Berg Harpviken said.

France has led the way in welcoming Cuba back into the diplomatic fold since the Caribbean island restored relations with the United States.

Renzi spoke to reporters during a visit to Nigeria: "At this point, we will give our contribution to Turkey to save human lives."

The measure is expected to be included in the draft deal being presented by EU Council president Donald Tusk later.

"I don't want to put a date out there," MacFarland said. "I would like to get this wrapped up as fast as I possibly can."

Russia says it targets a range of militants in Syria, not just Islamic State, although it insists it focuses on IS.

N. Korea's recent nuclear test shows a ratification of an international ban on nuclear bomb tests is more urgent than ever, the agency head said.