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Asia, Middle East News Brief to be read in two minutes or less by the busy reader.

• China Foreign Minister seeks to manage U. S. China differences.
• 17 Indonesians detained for booking flights to Syria.
• Duarte says to super powers ‘No proxy wars over South China Sea.
• New defense Secretary plans debut visits to Japan, South Korea.
• India’s Prime Minister Modi invited to Trump White House.
• Syrian peace deal, ratified by Russia, Syria, Turkey after Atbara talks.
• East Mosul liberated from ISIS, western Mosul offensive to begin.
• Israel starts construction of 2,500 homes in occupied West Bank.
• Palestinian Leaders condemn building and appeal to U. N.
• Trump meets three giant automakers, say to build and sell in U. S.
• Trump asks Comey to stay on as FBI Director.
• Trump sign order to revive controversial Keystone XL pipeline.
• U.S. stocks gain on Trumps economic program.
• Trump to address joint session of Congress on 20 February.
• Trump to name Supreme Court nominee next week.
• Trump say millions of illegals voted against him, offers no proof.
• Trump states: We will build a security wall with Mexico.
• Trump Administration plans temporary immigration ban.
• U. S. oil-producing dependent states slide into recession.
• China’s Alibaba quarterly stock surge 54% due domestic orders.
• Lockheed Martin profits rise 19.7%  on defense orders.

(News taken from Asian News Networks, France 24, Aljzeera, & BBC)

All the Best.

Ron Miller