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The Kremlin voiced skepticism that any of the terms agreed between Ukraine and Europe would be acceptable.

Copper saucepans, Sèvres porcelain, a René Lalique statuette and Baccarat champagne coupes were recovered after the theft at the French president's official residence.

Israel's government is dominated by far-right proponents of the settler movement, and an expansion push has been compounded by a surge of attacks against Palestinians.

About 12 unknown suspects in a white mini-bus and a silver sedan opened fire at patrons, with some victims randomly shot in the streets.

Ukraine and Russia have not negotiated face to face since July, but U.S.-backed shuttle diplomacy to end the war has intensified in recent weeks.

Five train coaches and the engine derailed following the impact, but there were no human casualties, Indian Railways spokesman Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said.

The suspect, identified as a 27-year-old man named Chang Wen, threw a smoke grenade in a major subway station, sending pedestrians running, according to local media reports.

The former prime minister faces dozens of cases filed since he was ousted, ranging from corruption to anti-terrorism and state secrets charges.

The operation was launched in retaliation for an attack that killed three Americans last week in Syria and is expected to last from several weeks to a month.

No group immediately claimed responsibility, but the military blamed the Pakistani Taliban for the assault.

The Russian leader was holding his marathon year-end news conference Friday, as the Kremlin sticks to its hardline demands despite U.S. pressure for a peace deal by Christmas.