Kazakhstan: Security forces dismantle terrorist cell in Almaty January 10

Myanmar: Fighting in Rakhine state displaces thousands as of Jan. 15 /update 1

Saudi Arabia: Dust storms forecast in multiple regions January 16-20

Ethiopia: Fuel shortage reported in Addis Ababa January 15 /update 1

Afghanistan: Magnetic bomb explosion kills one in Kabul January 15

US: Evacuation orders issued in Southern California amid storms January 15

Algeria: Demonstration in Algiers January 16

Austria: Avalanche hits hotel in Liezen overnight January 14-15

Lebanon: Storm “Miriam” to bring rain, wind, snow to Lebanon through Jan. 17 /update 2

Afghanistan: Taliban claims deadly January 14 VBIED attack in Kabul /update 2