Reuters: U.S. evicts Russians for spying, imposes sanctions after election hacks
President Barack Obama on Thursday ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian suspected spies and imposed sanctions on two Russian intelligence agencies over their involvement in hacking U.S. political groups in the 2016 presidential election.
The measures, taken during the last days of Obama's presidency, mark a new post-Cold War low in U.S.-Russian ties, which have deteriorated over differences about Syria and Ukraine.
Allegations by U.S. intelligence agencies that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally directed efforts to intervene in the U.S. election process by hacking mostly Democrats have made relations even worse.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria ceasefire deal backed by Russia and Turkey takes effect. Cease-fire goes into force in war-ravaged Syria. Syria truce begins under deal backed by Russia, Turkey .
Syrian government and rebels have signed ceasefire deal, says Putin.
Ceasefire in Syria comes into force at midnight December 30.
US calls Syria ceasefire deal a 'positive development'.
Four million in Damascus without mains water after springs targeted: U.N..
Syrian children are filmed fleeing in terror from their school as air strikes kill 15 civilians in rebel-held towns near Damascus.
Possible civilian casualties in Mosul air strike: Pentagon.
Iraqi troops resume fighting in Mosul after 2-week lull. Iraqi forces launch new advance against Islamic State inside Mosul. Iraqi troops resume Mosul fight after 2-week lull.
Ten years since Iraq's Saddam executed.
Oman joins Saudi 'anti-terror' coalition.
Photographs of homeless 'grave dwellers' shock Iranians.
Relations between Obama, Netanyahu camps hit rock bottom.
Benjamin Netanyahu subject of criminal investigation – report. Criminal probe to be opened against Israel PM Netanyahu: reports.
ASIA
End violence in Myanmar, Nobel laureates urge U.N. Security Council.
Car bomb kills four at Communist Party compound in China.
50,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar: government.
Twin Philippines bombings leave 39 injured.
Philippines' Duterte calls U.S. envoys 'spies' over alleged ouster plot.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte: I once threw a man from a helicopter.
Russia, Iran ties with Taliban stoke Afghan anxiety.
China says to hold first military drills with Nepal next year.
Japan prime minister's visit to Pearl Harbor draws criticism from China. Anger as Japanese minister visits 'war crimes' shrine after Pearl Harbor trip.
Exclusive: Bangladesh police detail suspicions of inside help in central bank heist.
Police seize 1,100kg in Australia's 'largest cocaine bust'.
AFRICA
France sees 'long war' against jihadists in Africa.
Tunisia premier says returning jihadists will be arrested.
Mozambique's escalating violence forces thousands to flee.
Abubakar Shekau: Boko Haram has not been crushed. Boko Haram leader in new video says group safe, not crushed. Man purporting to be Boko Haram leader denies Sambisa forest defeat.
South Sudan just avoided a U.N. arms embargo. But can it dodge famine and genocide?
Russian, Egypt's foreign ministers agreed to continue talks on Middle East.
Gambia president orders electoral commission reopened.
To escape poverty, girls are choosing to be child soldiers in the DRC.
Flood in DR Congo kills at least 50 people, leaves thousands homeless.
EUROPE
Russia responds to US sanctions: 'If Washington takes new hostile steps, it will receive an answer'.
Ukraine hit by 6,500 hack attacks, sees Russian 'cyberwar'.
Europe beefs up New Year's Eve security after Berlin terror attack.
Berlin truck attack: Tunisian released after questioning.
Syrian rebel charged in Sweden on suspicion of war crimes.
Premier says Italy will use its G7 presidency to mend relations with Russia.
Ruble hits 17-mth high to Russians' delight & Kremlin's chagrin.
Russia rules out explosion as cause of Black Sea plane crash, does not rule out terrorist attack.
Refugee boats should be sent back to Africa, according to Bavarian allies of Merkel’s party.
AMERICAS
Obama retaliates against Russia for election hacking. US punishes Russia over election hacks.
U.S. set to announce response to Russian election hacking: sources.
US senators: Russia should be sanctioned for election hacks.
Donald Trump dismisses US sanctions threat to Russia.
New York, wary after Europe attacks, tightens security for New Year's Eve.
Gang-ravaged Mexico stuck in weed ban as U.S. opens up.
Colombia passes amnesty law for thousands of FARC rebels. Colombian Congress unanimously approves FARC amnesty law. Colombia approves amnesty agreed in Farc peace deal.
Rio de Janeiro police say Greek ambassador to Brazil is missing.
Argentina: Protesters stone President Macri's car.
Argentina to probe Fernandez over alleged bombing cover-up.
U.S. officers killed in the line of duty rose in 2016.
NYPD allows Sikh and Muslim officers to grow beards.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Drone strike kills local Qaeda chief in Yemen.
Syrian rebels say former Nusra Front fighters included in ceasefire.
IS military leader killed in Syria air strike: Pentagon.
'A more dangerous long-term threat': Al-Qaida grows as Isis retreats.
ISIS-affiliated cell busted in Dagestan, planned to target Moscow - FSB.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Amazon looks to the sky to store products.
U.S. goods trade deficit widens; labor market near full strength.
US acting as global policeman for financial crimes.
Toshiba shares slump: What's going wrong?
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