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'Fight against violent extremism does not equate fight against Islam' Barack Obama US President Barack Obama said that the fight against violent extremism did not mean it was a fight against Islam and the world should resist granting religious legitimacy to terrorist groups. http://bit.ly/17udETr  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/fight-against-violent-extremism-does-not-equate-fight-against-islam  
Security Council backs Ukraine peace agreements   The UN Security Council Wednesday backed the Ukraine peace agreements signed in Minsk, Belarus and demanded the immediate cessation of violence. http://bit.ly/1yWA9H7  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/security-council-backs-ukraine-peace-agreements
Ukrainian diplomat calls for implementation of Minsk agreement Yurii Klymenko A senior Ukrainian diplomat here called for the full implementation of the latest Minsk peace agreement. http://bit.ly/1Jp8FFe  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/ukrainian-diplomat-calls-implementation-minsk-agreement 
France, Egypt seek UNSC meeting on Libya Francois Hollande   French President Francois Hollande and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Monday called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting on Libya's security situation and urged adequate measures to halt the ongoing Islamic State (IS) offensive.  http://bit.ly/1Fmi3Xx http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/france-egypt-seek-unsc-meeting-libya  
Greek debt talks collapse after discord over bailout extension Yanis Varoufakis T alks between Greece and its eurozone creditors over the Greek debt crisis collapsed Monday, after the negotiators failed to reach a consensus on a proposal to extend the international bailout package for Greece. http://bit.ly/1CDuR5I  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/greek-debt-talks-collapse-after-discord-over-bailout-extension 
No plans for military bases in Latin America: Russia Anatoly Antonov   Russian Deputy Defence Minister Anatoly Antonov said Sunday that Moscow has no plans to establish military bases in Latin America, although it is studying the possibility of creating "resupply and technical support points" in some countries of the region. http://bit.ly/1ECByqU  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/no-plans-military-bases-latin-america-russia
Moldovan president designates new PM Chiril Gaburici   Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti Saturday appointed Chiril Gaburici as prime minister-designate, according to the presidential press service.  http://bit.ly/1CzgDmf http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/moldovan-president-designates-new-pm 
Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya'alon to visit India   Moshe Yaalon Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon will visit India next week for high-level meetings in Delhi and Bengaluru with Indian government officials.  http://bit.ly/1CmMeKm http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/israeli-defence-minister-moshe-yaalon-visit-india
Obama says, Afghanistan still 'dangerous place' Obama US President Barack Obama acknowledged Sunday that Afghanistan is still a "dangerous place" as US-led coalition forces formally ended their 13-year-long combat mission in the country. http://bit.ly/1EB3FuT http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/obama-says-afghanistan-still-dangerous-place     
Chinese city bans Christmas celebrations in schools Christmas celebrations A city in China has banned all Christmas celebrations in schools and kindergartens.  "No middle school, primary school or kindergarten may hold any Christmas-themed activity or celebration," said the circular issued by the Wenzhou city's educational authority, adding that there would be inspections on the enforcement, Xinhua reported. http://bit.ly/143DU6j http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/chinese-city-bans-christmas-celebrations-schools     
Cameron Diaz not opposed to nudity on screen Cameron Diaz Actress Cameron Diaz has no qualms about baring it all in front of the camera in a movie "as long as it's a part of the story". http://bit.ly/1nsbdZ5 http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/cameron-diaz-not-opposed-nudity-screen     
Actor Brad Pitt pays tribute to Jolie through T-shirt Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie Actor Brad Pitt paid tribute to his wife and actress Angelina Jolie with a handmade T-shirt.  "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" actor was spotted wearing a white T-shirt with a hand-drawn picture of Disney film's villain "Maleficent" on it. http://bit.ly/1w86xZU http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/actor-brad-pitt-pays-tribute-jolie-through-t-shirt