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Four people seriously injured in shooting in Berlin as police launch manhunt for perpetrators
Read More Four individuals were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries resulting from a shooting in the German capital, according to Berlin’s police and fire services. Security forces are currently searching for suspects. The incident occurred in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district in the early hours of Saturday. A police spokesman confirmed that there had been…
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Israeli jets strike Gaza after rockets fired across border
Read More Israeli army says it targeted three Hamas sites in Palestinian territory, including a rocket-manufacturing facility Israel has targeted a number of sites in Gaza after the army said Palestinian militants had fired rockets into the south of the country. The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) said Israeli aircraft had struck three Hamas targets including…
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Blind date: ‘She was up for talking about inappropriate subjects’
Read More Suky, social media strategist, 29, meets Lola, 24, charity media and communications officer What were you hoping for?I went without too many expectations, apart from the excitement of free food and meeting a fun, new person. Continue reading…Suky, social media strategist, 29, meets Lola, 24, charity media and communications officer What were you…
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Thunderstorms to bring ‘damaging winds’ and hail to Victoria and New South Wales
Read More Bureau of Meteorology issues warnings for possible thunderstorms around Sydney and Melbourne and other parts of both states over the weekend The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe thunderstorm warnings, including hail and damaging winds, for parts of Victoria and New South Wales from Saturday evening through to Monday. Sydney and surrounding areas,…
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Millions wake up to tougher restrictions as UK Covid deaths pass 70,000
Read More Six million more people in England enter tier-4 restrictions as new measures come into force in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales See all our coronavirus coverage Millions more people will be waking to harsher coronavirus restrictions on Boxing Day when new tier changes come into force in England. New lockdowns are set to…
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Three Burundi peacekeepers killed in CAR as rebels call off truce
Read MoreKillings come as violence escalates a day before CAR voters head to polls to choose a president and a new parliament.Killings come as violence escalates a day before CAR voters head to polls to choose a president and a new parliament.
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Boeing 737-8 Max: Air Canada jet shuts down an engine and diverts after mechanical issue
Read More Emergency signal sent from Montreal-bound plane carrying three crew before the plane was rerouted to Arizona An Air Canada Boeing Co 737-8 Max en route between Arizona and Montreal with three crew members onboard suffered an engine issue that forced the crew to divert the aircraft to Tucson, Arizona, the airline says. Shortly…
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Three UN peacekeepers killed in C.Africa Republic ahead of national polls
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French Officials Announce First Confirmed Case Of New Coronavirus Variant
Read More The coronavirus variant is sweeping through the United Kingdom and prompting travel restrictions in other countries. France’s first confirmed case is in a citizen who recently returned from London. (Image credit: Patrick Hertzog/AFP via Getty Images) The coronavirus variant is sweeping through the United Kingdom and prompting travel restrictions in other countries. France’s…
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Letter from Africa: Somalia’s Christmas birthdays and lost memories
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Russian historian jailed for murdering and dismembering young lover
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South Korea, hailed as early COVID success, sees spike in cases
Read MoreThere were 1,241 infections on Christmas Day, the largest daily increase.There were 1,241 infections on Christmas Day, the largest daily increase.
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Letter from Africa: Somalia’s Christmas birthdays and lost memories
Read MoreA former refugee considers the importance of memory for those who lose everything in the chaos of war.A former refugee considers the importance of memory for those who lose everything in the chaos of war.
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France, Lebanon confirm first cases of new coronavirus variant
Read MoreFrance and Lebanon report cases of new COVID variant in passengers arriving from the UK.France and Lebanon report cases of new COVID variant in passengers arriving from the UK.
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Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump
Read More2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns.2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns.
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Boat capsizes on Uganda’s Lake Albert, leaving 26 dead
Read More Twenty-one people rescued after sinking in high winds, with official saying no more survivors expected At least 26 people died when their boat sank on Lake Albert, which marks the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ugandan officials have said. The boat was carrying passengers between two Ugandan locations in…
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IDF strikes multiple ‘terrorist targets’ in Gaza in response to missiles fired into Israel on Christmas (VIDEOS)
Read More The Israel Defense Forces have bombed multiple Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip, saying the strikes came in retaliation for a volley of missiles launched from the Palestinian enclave toward Israel on Christmas day. The targets allegedly included a rocket manufacturing site, a military post and some underground infrastructure, the IDF said in…
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U.S., China and Australia Evacuate Expeditioner From Antarctica In 5-Day Mission
Read More The medevac involved a network of ships, helicopters and planes spanning thousands of miles on the frigid continent. Australian officials called it “an outstanding success.” (Image credit: Greg Stone/Australian Antarctic Division) The medevac involved a network of ships, helicopters and planes spanning thousands of miles on the frigid continent. Australian officials called it…
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Ex-England cricketer and commentator Robin Jackman dies aged 75
Read More Former seamer played four Tests and 15 ODIs Follows dead of old Surrey teammate Edrich Former England and Surrey bowler Robin Jackman has died at the age of 75. Jackman played in four Tests and 15 one-day internationals for his country, while he took 1,402 wickets in a 399-game first-class career between 1966…
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Choir returns to Notre Dame for first time since 2019 fire
Read MoreFor the first time since the Notre Dame cathedral was damaged in fire, a Christmas choir — this time wearing hard hats — rang in the holiday. The 850-year-old cathedral is slowly being rebuilt. Roxana Saberi reports.For the first time since the Notre Dame cathedral was damaged in fire, a Christmas choir — this…
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Australian golf great Greg Norman tests positive for Covid-19
Read More Two-time British Open champion in hospital in the US Initially tested negative but ‘mild symptoms’ persisted Australian golf great Greg Norman has revealed he tested positive for Covid-19 on Christmas Day. The 65-year-old two-time British Open champion, who now lives in the United States, announced the news in an Instagram post containing photos…
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Muted Christmas celebrations take place around globe amid COVID-19
Read MoreMore than 120,000 people are being treated for coronavirus in the U.S. With the hospitals already overwhelmed, and concerns about the new, far more infectious covid variant now spreading in the United Kingdom, the C.D.C. is cracking down on documentation prior to entering the U.S. Lilia Luciano reports.More than 120,000 people are being treated…
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The family with no fingerprints
Read MoreA family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, “immigration delay disease”.A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, “immigration delay disease”.
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France finds first case of new coronavirus variant
Read MoreThe health ministry says an asymptomatic Frenchman who arrived from England tested positive.The health ministry says an asymptomatic Frenchman who arrived from England tested positive.
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In One Of China’s Rare Catholic Communities, Christmas Is A Colorful Mix Of Customs
Read More A predominantly Tibetan region in southwest China is home to one of the nation’s few Catholic communities. Christmas for them is a raucous affair mixing Buddhist and Christian traditions. (Image credit: Amy Cheng/NPR) A predominantly Tibetan region in southwest China is home to one of the nation’s few Catholic communities. Christmas for them…
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Brexit trade deal to be approved by EU27 ‘within days’
Read More Little doubt that deal struck at 11th hour will be signed off, while British MPs are set to be recalled for 30 December vote The 27 members of the EU are expected to approve the post-Brexit trade deal with the UK within days after a Christmas Day briefing of ambassadors by Michel Barnier,…
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Australia news live: Sydney on Boxing Day alert after premier’s Covid warning – latest updates
Read More Gladys Berejiklian has asked shoppers to steer clear of the city centre for the traditional sales, to prevent further spread of Avalon coronavirus cluster. Follow all today’s updates NSW Covid hotspots – list of venues and case locations NSW premier calls on shoppers to avoid Sydney’s Boxing Day sales Border restrictions: rules for…
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Uganda Lake Albert boat accident leaves many dead
Read MoreStrong winds caused the boat to sink on the lake, which has a history of incidents, officials said.Strong winds caused the boat to sink on the lake, which has a history of incidents, officials said.
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Uganda Lake Albert boat accident leaves many dead
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Japan to eliminate gas-powered cars, go carbon-neutral in 30 years
Read MoreSome question whether the naturally resource-poor Asian nation will be able to wean itself off imported oil and gas.Some question whether the naturally resource-poor Asian nation will be able to wean itself off imported oil and gas.
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Nashville police release image of vehicle that exploded on Christmas Day
Read More Police are asking that anyone with any information about the vehicle that exploded on Friday morning come forward Police are asking that anyone with any information about the vehicle that exploded on Friday morning come forward
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Syrian Boy Reunites With Family In London
Read More An 11-year-old Syrian boy was reunited with his family this week. He had been living alone in a refugee camp in Greece for months, according to a charity involved in his case. An 11-year-old Syrian boy was reunited with his family this week. He had been living alone in a refugee camp in…
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In Christmas Message, Pope Francis Urges Coronavirus ‘Vaccines For All’
Read More “Vaccines for all, especially for the most vulnerable and needy of all regions of the planet,” Pope Francis said at the Vatican on a subdued Christmas Day. (Image credit: AP) “Vaccines for all, especially for the most vulnerable and needy of all regions of the planet,” Pope Francis said at the Vatican on…
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Contagious and mutated: What we know about the NEW coronavirus strain – and how much you need to worry
Read More A new and more infectious strain of the Covid-19 coronavirus has spread to more countries around the globe. But what’s different about this new pathogen? And should people be prepping for a total apocalypse yet? Ireland confirmed the presence of a new and highly infectious coronavirus strain on Friday, while authorities in Lebanon…
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Top associate of Russian opposition leader Navalny detained
Read MoreA top associate of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been detained after doorstepping an alleged security operative who has inadvertently revealed details of Navalny’s supposed poisoning with a Soviet-era nerve agentA top associate of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been detained after doorstepping an alleged security operative who has inadvertently revealed details…