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Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares says that a spate of attacks targeting US-led troops in Iraq assisting the campaign against Islamic State group jihadists "need to stop". SOUNDBITE
The United States says it would refuse visas for extremist Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians, stepping up pressure to curb a wave of violence in the West Bank during the Gaza war. "The United States is taking action to address this escalating violence in the West Bank by implementing a new visa restriction policy," says US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. SOUNDBITE
Leaders participating in the "Baghdad II" summit meeting pose for a family photo in a conference centre on the shores of the Dead Sea. Jordan is hosting a Middle East summit, bringing together regional and international players hoping to help resolve regional crises, particularly in neighbouring Iraq. IMAGES
Leaders from West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS stage a summit over Mali's political crisis, three months after slapping tough sanctions on the Sahel nation. IMAGES
Iraqi President Barham Saleh says the Iraqi parliament's vote on January 5th to withdraw foreign forces from Iraq, including the 5,200 US troops deployed on Iraqi soil, is not a sign of "ingratitude or hostility". SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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