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Rebels started pulling out from Aleppo after a deal allowing them to safely leave the besieged city was reached. Aleppo withdrawal spells the failure of 4 years of the opposition's resistance to the regime of Bashar al Assad accused of multiple war atrocities and a complete "humanitarian meltdown" during the battle for the enclave. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Obama signs cancer research bill

US President Barack Obama has signed into law the "21st Century Cures Act" which invests in cancer research and combating drug abuse.

The bill is likely the last Mr Obama will sign as President.

The act, which earned bipartisan support, earmarks some $6.3 billion dollars for health research and initiatives over the coming decade.

The bill targets the need to invest in curing cancer, fight back against the growing epidemic of opioid abuse in the US, and improve the country's mental health resources.

President Obama spoke at the bill signing:

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UN: Rebels in Eastern Aleppo to withdraw as Syrian government reaches deal

Paris Attacks Planners Killed In Coalition Airstrike

Trump chooses Rick Perry as Dept of Energy head

Donald Trump has reportedly chosen former Texas Governor Rick Perry to head the Department of Energy.

Mr Perry, who has twice run for US President, once vowed to abolish the entire Energy Department, if he won the White House.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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Venezuela Closes Border with Colombia for 72 Hours

Venezuela has closed its border with Colombia for 72 hours.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro says the closure is part of his plan to fix the economic crisis in his country.

Juan Carlos Lamas reports from Caracas.

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Iran Starting Work on Nuclear-Powered Ships

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has ordered the head of his country's Atomic Energy Organization to start planning the development of nuclear powered ships.

Rouhani says this is in response to what he calls a U.S. violation of the landmark nuclear deal Iran signed with world powers.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.

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UN appoints New Zealand MP Shearer to head South Sudan Peacekeeping Mission

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The United Nations Secretary General has announced that New Zealand
Labour MP David Shearer will take the top position as head of the
South Sudan peacekeeping mission.

This will mark Shearer's second appointment by outgoing Secretary
General Ban Ki Moon.

Our UN Correspondent Laura Cantekin has more from headquarters in New York.

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Senior Republicans question Trump's secretary of state pick

Senior Republican senators have questioned Donald Trump's choice of Rex Tillerson to be America's next secretary of state.

Senator Marco Rubio says he has "serious concerns" about the Exxon-Mobil boss, who has very close ties with Russia.

Mr Tillerson's nomination must be approved by the US Senate.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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UK Foreign Sec Johnson: Aleppo aid drops "impossible" without Russia permission

The British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says Russia and Syria must put in place an immediate ceasefire in Aleppo...

The UN says dozens of civilians, including women and children, have been "shot on the spot" by forces loyal to the Syrian government.

In an emergency debate in the UK's House of Commons, Mr Johnson said it would be impossible for the UK to provide aid drops over Aleppo without the permission of Russia.

Mr Johnson says Russia and Iran have the future of Aleppo in their hands...

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Uganda King Charged with Terrorism

A court in Uganda has remanded King Wesley Mumbere to prison after fresh charges including terrorism were brought against him.

The traditional leader was arrested last month following clashes at his palace in Western Uganda where more than 60 people were killed.
Hillary Ayesiga reports

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Italian court jails Tunisian boat captain for role in 700 migrant deaths

An Italian court has jailed a Tunisian man for 18 years - saying he was the captain of a migrant boat that sank in April 2015, killing 700 people.

Mohammed Ali Malek's lawyers said a smuggling gang had forced him to pilot the boat.

Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Donald Trump picks Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State

US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Exxon-Mobil boss Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state.

Mr Tillerson's close relationship to Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to come under close scrutiny.

Mr Trump said 64-year-old Tillerson was among the "most accomplished business leaders and international dealmakers" in the world.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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UN calls for safe passage for civilians amidst Aleppo carnage

The United Nations says Syrian pro-government forces have been shooting civilians in Aleppo "on the spot", describing the situation there as a "complete meltdown of humanity".

Forces loyal to Syria's leader Bashar al Assad, backed by Russia, have recaptured large areas on the besieged city of Aleppo in recent days. It's understood thousands of civilians are trapped inside buildings in the last remaining rebel-held areas .

The UN and aid charities are urging the Syrian government to allow safe passage out for those remaining in the city.

Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Rupert Coleville says at least 82 civilians have been killed by pro-government forces.

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Concerns over UK FGM 'parties'

A British Charity is warning that the illegal practice of Female Genital Mutilation, or FGM, is taking place across England.

It's believed that FGM parties have become common, where several girls are cut at the same time.

Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…

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Reports women and children "shot on the spot" in Aleppo

Report: 4500 far-right followers of ‘Reichsburger’ movement in Germany

According to a media report, German authorities believe there are at least 4500 followers of the far-right Reichsburger (RIKES BURGER) movement in Germany.

It's members claim not to recognize the authority of the Federal Government.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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