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Monday, December 19

DR Congo leader Joseph Kabila announces he’ll stay on after his term formally expires.

Sunday, December 18

China seizes US drone operating in the South China Sea and Venezuela’s government announces the withdrawal of the country’s largest bill.

Saturday, December 17

Zimbabwe’s ruling party wraps up its congress and developments in the EU’s Brexit strategy.

Iran: back in the game

Not long ago, Iran was considered a pariah. Today, it is re-emerging as a regional power.

Friday, December 16

European Council summit, Turkey relations discussed and the UN Security Council pushes for lasting ceasefire in Syria.

Myanmar divided

Rebels in northeast Myanmar are spoiling for a fight with the military. They may get their wish.

Thursday, December 15

Putin and Abe discuss warming ties and Canada votes on increasing its UN involvement

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Wednesday, December 14

Rex Tillerson tapped for Secretary of State, President of Libya’s Tobruk-based parliament visits Moscow and the US Federal Reserve hikes rates.

Tuesday, December 13

US, Japan and S. Korea hold trilateral talks on N. Korea, Trump disrupts US-China relations, and a Russian energy delegation visits Tehran

Monday, December 12

New Zealand gets a new PM, Indonesia’s President Widodo visits India and the EU Foreign Affairs Council meets.