DW: Obama, Abe set for symbolic Pearl Harbor visit
The US and Japanese leaders are due to visit the site of the 1941 attack that brought America into World War II. Abe is not expected to apologize for the deadly incident, which decimated the US Pacific fleet.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Hawaii ahead of Tuesday's visit, where he'll be joined by outgoing US President Barack Obama, who is vacationing on the island with his family.
Abe will become the first Japanese leader to visit the USS Arizona Memorial that honors sailors and marines killed in the surprise attack.
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MIDDLE EAST
Scores of ISIS fighters killed in Mosul. Mosul battle: Last bridge 'disabled by air strike'.
Iraqi army loading the guns for a new round of Mosul battle.
Iraqi PM says three months needed to eliminate Islamic State: TV.
Russian military report mass graves of civilians in Syria's Aleppo.
Idlib overwhelmed by influx of Aleppo's wounded.
Syrian army escalates campaign to capture Damascus water supply.
Turkish army says Islamic State attack in Syria's al-Bab killed 30 civilians.
First trial over failed coup d'etat in Turkey begins.
Israel 'reducing ties' with nations over settlements.
Abbas eyes Paris summit as Israel to expand construction.
ASIA
Obama, Japan's Abe to seek reconciliation at Pearl Harbor. Japan's Abe pays respects at Hawaii memorials on eve of Pearl Harbor trip.
Taliban: Peace talks not possible until foreign 'occupation' of Afghanistan ends.
China, Pakistan, Russia to meet on Afghanistan, angering Kabul leaders.
South Korean ruling party splits over impeached president Park Geun-hye.
Taiwan warns of increasing threat as Chinese warships conduct drill.
Civilians helping governments stake claims in South China Sea.
Jakarta: Court to proceed with Purnama blasphemy trial.
Toxic liquor kills at least 32 in Pakistan.
AFRICA
Egypt ratifies new law regulating media outlets.
After years of conflict, Egypt eases pressure on Gaza.
At least 22 killed in DR Congo massacre.
Boko Haram's decline raises hopes of the displaced. Boko Haram 'crushed' but suicide bombings continue.
Russia urges Libya leadership role for UN-defying military chief.
Dozens feared dead as boat capsizes in Lake Albert.
'It was a deception:' Ex-Somali refugees regret coming home.
Cheetahs heading towards extinction as habitat shrinks. Cheetahs losing race away from extinction as African habitat shrinks.
EUROPE
Moscow says terrorism likely not behind military plane crash. Main black box of crashed Tu-154 found at depth of 17 meters – Russian MoD. Tu-154 crash victims to be buried in military memorial cemetery near Moscow.
Russia grounds all its TU-154 planes after Black Sea jet crash: Ifax.
Putin says new gas pipeline will boost annexed Crimea's economy.
Putin: Number of trouble spots not subsiding.
Ukraine's fragile cease-fire holds for third day despite violations.
U.S. committed to NATO, Baltic security: McCain.
Romanian president rejects left's candidate for prime minister.
German lawmakers urge tougher security measures after market attack. Berlin attack: Polish driver was shot hours before.
AMERICAS
Violence strikes malls across U.S. on day after Christmas. Fights break out at malls across United States.
Obama says he would have outrun Trump, but Trump says, 'No way!'.
Trump’s use of Twitter will be ‘really exciting part’ of his presidency, Spicer says.
US begins asking foreign travelers for social media accounts upon entry.
Venezuela leader's foes say no more talks without concessions.
Human error led to Colombia soccer plane crash: authorities.
Peru and Bolivia vow to clean Lake Titicaca.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US military killed 15 AQAP operatives in 6 airstrikes.
US military says 28 al-Qaida militants killed in Yemen since September.
Trump taps Bossert for counterterrorism post -statement.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Deutsche Bank agrees $7.2bn penalty with US regulators.
Oil edges further above $55 ahead of supply cut deal.
OPEC-fueled oil price rally means higher gas prices.
China’s growth ‘reassuring’ for global economic confidence.
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