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The deep slide in oil prices kept importing countries happy the last few months.

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For the first time since 2007, the Philippines is not on the list of the “World’s Most Deadly Countries for Journalists.”

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The presidents of France and Russia agreed Thursday to tighten cooperation in the fight against the Islamic State group, although they remained at odds over their approach toward Syrian President Bashar Assad.

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The presidents of France and Russia agreed Thursday to tighten cooperation in the fight against the Islamic State group, although they remained at odds over their approach toward Syrian President Bashar Assad.

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Indonesian authorities say they have increased security across the country after a video appearing on social media threatened attacks against police and other targets.

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Americans should be alert to the possible travel risks, especially during the holidays, following increased threats from militant groups around the world, the State Department has warned.

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The presidents of France and Russia agreed Thursday to tighten cooperation in the fight against the Islamic State group, although they remained at odds over their approach toward Syrian President Bashar Assad.

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The presidents of France and Russia agreed Thursday to tighten cooperation in the fight against the Islamic State group, although they remained at odds over their approach toward Syrian President Bashar Assad.

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Indonesian authorities say they have increased security across the country after a video appearing on social media threatened attacks against police and other targets.

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