Arab News - 2016-12-18

• Fourteen soldiers killed as ‘Kurdish terror’ strikes Turkey; KSA condemns attack
• Desperate ‘thousands’ await evacuation from Aleppo
• US diplomat to hold joint press conference with Saudi counterpar­t Adel Al-Jubeir
• Expats told there’s no need to visit Passport Dept. offices
• Red Crescent emphasizes importance of respecting humanitari­an law in war
• OIC informatio­n ministers’ meet begins Monday
• ‘Roads of Arabia’ expo opens in Beijing on Tuesday
• King Abdullah port a hub for Saudi women’s empowermen­t
• Opposition blames Iran for holding up deal to allow Aleppo residents to leave
• Those finally fleeing tell of their pain in leaving
• Trump picks Mick Mulvaney to be White House budget director
• Ethiopia inaugurate­s dam to double energy output
• Iran seeks meeting of nuclear deal powers to protest US sanctions
• Philippine­s’ Duterte to US over aid issue: ‘Bye-bye America’ Sea feud and ruling against China to be set aside
• Gunmen kill five women airport workers in Afghanista­n
• Residents flee to hills after quake off PNG; tsunami threat passes
• Tears alone cannot wash away Syria’s wounds
• Legacy of environmen­tal damage in Mosul
• The world in disorder
• ADNOC signs $2.2 billion oil deal with BP
• Iraq boosts oil sales to China, US, India before OPEC supply cuts bite
• US Energy Department unfairly criticized over spending
• Large companies likely to sail through
• Smog in Beijing forces factories’ closure
• FORECASTS
• All eyes on Trump’s promised fiscal stimulus
• Gradual recovery predicted
• New US home constructi­on tumbles
• EU sees Japan free-trade deal in 2017
• Chelsea turns it up to 11; Vardy off as Leicester draws
• Niguez stunner hands Atletico much-needed win
• Real favorite for Club World Cup glory
• Dawson, Rashid propel England to 477
• Tian, Tai shine through; Adcocks on course for Superserie­s repeat in mixed doubles
• Pakistan under pressure in fight to save Test vs. Aussies
• Siroch double sends Thais to Suzuki Cup triumph
• Rockets drain record 24 3-pointers in win over Pelicans
• Franz beats Svindal to maiden World Cup victory
• Ko has no regrets leaving instructor Leadbetter
• Capitals stop Hurricanes for sixth straight win
• The Executione­r’s swansong: Hopkins battles Smith in finale
• Video of Oklahoma running back Mixon punching woman released
• Al Meera announces 301 more winners on its final 11th anniversar­y raffle draw
• ITFC, Catalyst Group ink deal to boost SME trade developmen­t
• Wilo Middle East showcases water management solutions
• UAE to host trade exhibit for children’s toys, games and video games
• Siemens, Saudi Aramco sign major deals
• Gina Rodriguez fuels girl power with awards show
• With UAE concert, Sami Yusuf does his bit for Syria
• Artist brings beauty to war-damaged Gaza home

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