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State of emergency declared as NY braces for severe blizzard

New York State governor declared here Monday a state of emergency for NYC and its suburban areas as the region braces for a "potentially historic" storm that could dump up to 2 feet of snow.

Abe vows to use all available means to free remaining hostage

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reiterated his assurance Monday that Japan would use all available means to secure the safe release of Kenji Goto, a war journalist, still held captive by the Islamic State militants, following the likely killing of Haruna Yukawa, a security contractor, on Saturday.

France's Hollande vows close cooperation with new Greek gov't

French President Francois Hollande on Monday vowed to maintain close ties with Greece's new anti-austerity government in a bid to boost growth and improve financial stability in the European bloc.

•	U.S. official holds talk with impeached former Thai PM
•	FBI sponsors Swedish interrogation methods research: report
•	Celebrations, separatist strike mark India's Republic Day in Kashmir
•	Japanese opposition parties urge Abe to follow Murayama Statement
•	Commentary: U.S., India unlikely on same page

AU hails Zambia's successful election

Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, congratulated the people of Zambia for organizing an exemplary, successful and peaceful election.

Eurogroup says Greek recovery within eurozone serving its ambition

Eurogroup president Jeroen Dijsselbloem on Monday said that the group was glad that the new Greek government's ambition is to realize economic recovery within the Eurozone.

NATO condemns escalation of violence in eastern Ukraine

The Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg on Monday condemned the sharp escalation of violence along the ceasefire line in eastern Ukraine by "Russia-backed separatists".

Asia & Pacific >>

•	Australia's climate faces uncertain future: report

•	Earthquake hits Indonesia's North Sumatra

•	36-hour strike in Bangladesh ends with incidents, arrests

•	Vietnam, U.S. commemorate 20th anniversary of bilateral ties

•	Latvia condemns killing of Japanese national by IS militants

Middle East >>

•	Syrian troops kill 9 IS fighters in Deir al-Zour

•	IS issues calls for more attacks

•	U.S. embassy in Yemen closes consular services

•	Jordan calls for joint efforts in combating terrorism

•	Kurdish YPG fully defeats IS in Syria's Ayn al-Arab city: activists

Catch-All >>

•	Yummy hot pots around world

•	Lock of slain U.S. President Lincoln's hair auctioned in Dallas, Texas

•	Italy's latest seizure sheds new light on stolen antiquities

•	Feature: Udzungwa Mountains: a forgotten treasure among Tanzania's attractions

•	Feature: Russia's Sochi moves to attract more Chinese tourists

Americas >>

•	Colombian leader hails Miss Universe win

•	Transit strike strands 2 ml people in Brazil

•	Small drone crashes into White House complex, no threat seen

•	FLASH: ARGENTINE PRESIDENT SAYS TO DISBAND SPY AGENCY AFTER PROSECUTOR'S DEATH -- REPORT

•	Vietnam, U.S. commemorate 20th anniversary of bilateral ties

Africa >>

•	Ebola has negative impact on Liberian economy: president

•	Boko Haram must be tackled globally: African Union

•	Namibian minister cleared of corruption charges

•	Mozambican gov't and Renamo talks in deadlock on integration of fighters

•	Niger, Algeria to boost counter-terrorism cooperation

Opinion >>

•	News Analysis: Impeached former Thai leader faces possible custodial sentence

•	News Analysis: Deadly clash in Mindanao could derail passage of Bangsamoro law

•	Interview: UN official says African states have narrowed gender gap but challenges remain

•	Commentary: U.S., India unlikely on same page

•	News Analysis: Critics blast Obama for bizarre silence on Islamist terror amid spreading threat

Europe >>

•	Prague holds forum to mark end of Holocaust

•	Two suspects in Latvia's store collapse case released from custody

•	Sarajevo airport handles record number of passengers in 2014

•	Portugal better off for not following Socialist advice: PM

•	300 former Auschwitz prisoners gather to mark camp liberation anniversary

Organizations >>

•	UN headquarters closed due to snowstorm

•	Hungary backs Turkey's EU membership

•	ASEAN tourism ministers calls for striving towards quality tourist destinations

•	East Asia should foster sustainable urbanization: World Bank

•	World nuke energy center shifts to Asia: IAEA chief

Video >>

Emergency preparations in Boston ahead of winter storm

Syrian opposition groups gather in Moscow for diplomatic talks

New York awaits massive snowstorm

ROK: Will not agree to DPRK conditions for talks

Special Reports >>

AirAsia airliner crashes

Yearender 2014

Universal Children's Day 2014

Algerian passenger plane crashes

	Xi offers condolences to Malawi over serious flooding

	Chinese leaders congratulate India on Republic Day

	Radical left SYRIZA leader Tsipras sworn in as Greek PM

	Abe vows to use all available means to free remaining hostage

	Kiev declares state of emergency in E. Ukraine

	China's 2015 GDP growth forecast at 6.8 pct: UBS

	World nuke energy center shifts to Asia

	Sons of Egypt's Mubarak released in corruption charges

	China lowers gasoline, diesel prices for 13th time

	Stars shine at 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards