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Good riddance, 2016

As the year comes to an end, looking back might provide insights for the challenges ahead. 2016 will be remembered as a watershed year in the future for the international system. The unpredictability of change, fear of the unknown and the horrors of unabated violence around the world have stamped the year.

Britain To Back India's Permanent UNSC Membership Bid

epa05620790 Visiting British Prime Minister Theresa May (L) poses with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) at Hyderabad house prior to their meeting in New Delhi, India, 07 November 2916. British Prime Minister May arrived in New Delhi on her official visit to strengthen the political and bilateral ties between the two countries and scheduled to meet top Indian politicians.

A world distinction for the Greek passport: It is among the 6 strongest in the world

According to the Passport Index annual report Greece is in the 6th position in the world ranking, as the Greek passport holders can travel to 153 countries without the need of a visa.

 

The Passport Index is an indicator of the strength of the passports of all countries based on the number of countries they can travel to without visa.

 

Hundreds of Migrants Return to Calais Illegally

Two months after the demolition of the "Jungle" hundreds of refugees have returned and live secretly in shelters around Calais in hope of leaving the country and settling in England, reported The Independent, cited by Darik radio.

According to the edition, at the moment, there are at least 6 unofficial shelters but their number has increased significantly over the last two weeks.

Turkey boasts 'sixth-largest' diplomatic network in the world

Turkey has the sixth-largest diplomatic network in the world, according to an international global diplomacy index.        

The index published by the Australia-based Lowy Institute for International Policy showed that Turkey has the largest number of diplomatic missions abroad, following the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.

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