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World
    2016-01-06  08:53    Shenzhen Daily

    1. ‘Comfort women’ protest against accord

    Hundreds of South Korean protesters joined two surviving former “comfort women” on December 30 to denounce* an agreement with Japan to resolve an issue stemming* from Japan’s wartime past that has long plagued* ties between neighbors.

    The two “comfort women,” as those who were forced to work at Japan’s wartime military brothels* are euphemistically* known, criticized the government for agreeing with Japan on Monday to “finally and irreversibly*” settle the issue. “The government cannot be trusted,” said one of the women, Lee Yong-su, 88.

    2. Arrests in Brussels over ‘terror plot’

    Police in Brussels have arrested six people in connection with an alleged plot to target the city on New Year’s Eve, prosecutors* said.

    The arrests came as cities around the world heightened* security measures ahead of large-scale New Year celebrations.

    The arrests in Brussels were made during raids in suburbs, including Molenbeek, which was used as a base by the November 13 Paris attackers. The city’s main fireworks display was canceled over the feared plot.

    3. Mayor slain a day after taking office

    The mayor of a city south of Mexico’s capital was shot to death on Saturday, less than a day after taking office, officials said.

    Gunmen opened fire on Mayor Gisela Mota at her house in the city of Temixco, said the government of Morelos state, where Temixco is located. Two presumed* assailants* were killed and three others detained following a pursuit, said Morelos security commissioner Jesus Alberto Capella.

    He said the suspects fired on federal police and soldiers from a vehicle. On his Twitter account, Morelos Gov. Graco Ramirez attributed Mota’s killing to organized crime, without citing a particular drug cartel* or gang.

    4. Putin names US among threats

    A new appraisal* names the United States as one of the threats to Russia’s national security for the first time, a sign of how relations with the West have deteriorated* in recent years.

    The document “About the Strategy of National Security of Russian Federation” was signed by President Vladimir Putin on New Year’s Eve. It replaces a 2009 version, endorsed* by then-President Dmitry Medvedev, the current prime minister, which mentioned neither the United States not NATO.

    It said Russia has managed to heighten its role in solving global problems and international conflicts. That heightened role has caused a reaction by the West, it said.

    5. Saudi Arabia cuts ties with Iran

    Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday it was severing* diplomatic relations with Shiite powerhouse Iran amid escalating tensions over the Sunni kingdom’s execution of a prominent Shiite cleric.

    The move came hours after protesters stormed and set fire to the Saudi Embassy in Tehran and followed harsh criticism by Iran’s top leader of the Saudis’ execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr.

    Bahrain also announced on Sunday it was severing diplomatic relations with Iran and urged its nationals working in the mission to leave the country in 48 hours.

    6. Strong quake in India kills at least 8

    A strong earthquake hit India’s remote* northeast region before dawn on Monday, killing at least eight people, injuring more than 100 and causing damage to several buildings.

    The deaths and injuries were caused by falling debris*. Manipur state’s home minister, G. Gaikhangam, said several parts of the state suffered extensive damage.

    He said the state capital of Imphal was hit hard, but did not give any details. Authorities were still assessing the situation, Gaikhangam told reporters.(SD-Agencies)

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