Jan. 25 (Thur.)

The Greek Government offers a formal apology to the Allies for the events of December 1.

Mesopotamia:—A British attack on Turkish trenches south-west of Kut is partially successful.

A German vessel shells Southwold at night: there are no casualties.

The French transport Amiral Magon is sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean.

Jan. 26 (Fri.)

To regulate exchange, the British Government by Order in Council enforces the sale or loan of foreign securities to the Treasury.

Mesopotamia:—The British complete the capture of the Turkish position attacked on the previous day.

Jan. 27 (Sat.)

A Russian success in the Southern Bukovina: 1200 prisoners are captured.