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| Dec.1 |
 Paris |
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Francois Hollande decides not to run again In a surprise move Francois Hollande has announced he will not seek a second term as president of France
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Ohio |
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Trump names Gen James 'Mad Dog' Mattis as defence secretary
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| Dec.2 |
 USA |
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Trump breaks US policy stance with direct Taiwan call 
| US President-elect has spoken directly with the president of Taiwan - breaking with US policy set in 1979 when formal relations were cut | |
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Gambia |
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Gambia's Adama Barrow says shock win heralds 'new hope' |
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Colombia |
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Chapecoense plane crash: Team's home town gathers for service |
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| Dec.3 |
Cuba |
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Crowds pay last respects to Fidel Castro in Santiago
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San Francisco Bay Area |
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At least 9 dead, 25 unaccounted for in Oakland fire
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Beijing |
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Trump-Taiwan call: China lodges protest |
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Austria |
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Austria presidential election re-run 'too close to call' |
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| Dec.4 |
 Austria |
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Norbert Hofer defeated in presidential poll| Hofer described himself as 'infinitely sad' and congratulated Alexander Van der Bellen, former head of the Greens, on his victory | |
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 Rome |
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PM Matteo Renzi resigns after clear referendum defeat | Renzi has resigned after suffering a heavy defeat in a referendum over his plan to reform the constitution. No vote leads with 60% against 40% for Yes | |
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New Zealand |
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Prime Minister John Key in surprise resignation |
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| Dec. 5 |
Southern India |
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Jayalalitha: Thousands mourn colourful politician |
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| Dec. 6 |
 Aceh |
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Earthquake rocks Aceh province; at least 27 dead 
Map of Meureudu Pidie Jaya Aceh Indonesia| A frantic rescue effort involving dozens of villagers, soldiers and police was underway in Meureudu, a severely affected town in Pidie Jaya | |
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USA |
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Trump says Air Force One order should be cancelled |
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| Dec. 7 |
 Aleppo |
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Aleppo battle: Assad says victory in city would be 'huge step' Syrian President has said a victory for his army in Aleppo would be a 'huge step' towards ending the country's five-year civil war
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 Pakistan |
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Pakistan crash pilot made mayday call after engine problem The pilot of a flight that crashed made a mayday call just before losing contact. All 48 people on the twin-propeller plane flying to Islamabad...
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| Dec. 8 |
Aleppo |
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Army 'suspends Aleppo fighting' |
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Ohio |
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John Glenn, first American to orbit Earth, dies aged 95 |
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| Dec. 9 |
London |
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Russian doping report alleges 'institutional conspiracy' |
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 Gambia |
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Gambia leader Yahya Jammeh rejects election result Map of Gambia| Speaking on state TV, Jammeh has rejected the result of the presidential election held earlier this month, a week after admitting defeat | |
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CIA |
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Russia 'intervened to promote Trump' - US intelligence US intelligence agencies believe Russia acted covertly to boost Donald Trump in the election race, US officials have told leading newspapers
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Aceh |
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Indonesia quake: Number of homeless soars to 43,000 |
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| Dec. 10 |
 Istanbul |
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Besiktas: Stadium blasts kill 38 people Map of Besiktas Stadium Istanbul Turkey Two explosions near a football stadium in Turkey's biggest city, Istanbul, have killed 29 people and injured 166
| Turkey declared a national day of mourning Sunday after twin blasts killed 38 people and wounded 155 others near a soccer stadium — the latest large-scale assault to traumatize a nation confronting an array of security threats
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Nigeria |
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Nigeria Uyo: Scores dead in church collapse |
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| Dec. 11 |
Rome |
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Paolo Gentiloni, Italian foreign minister, appointed PM| Gentiloni, 62, has been asked to form a government by the president Sergio Mattarella. Matteo Renzi, who resigned after losing a referendum | |
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Syria |
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Palmyra: Fierce battle for ancient Syrian city Control of the ancient city of Palmyra has been going back and forth between government forces and so-called Islamic State, reports say
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USA |
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Donald Trump rejects CIA Russia hacking report |
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Cairo |
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Cairo bombing: Cairo Coptic Christian complex hit |
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| Dec. 12 |
Portugal |
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Ballon d'Or 2016: Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi
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Aleppo |
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Aleppo battle: UN chief warns of 'atrocities' |
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| Dec. 13 |
Aleppo |
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Aleppo battle: Rebels await evacuation, as fighting ends
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| Dec. 14 |
Aleppo |
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Aleppo battle: Evacuation agreement 'back on' Map of Aleppo| A deal to evacuate the last rebel-held part of eastern Aleppo is back on, opposition fighters say, a day after a previous agreement fell through | |
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| Dec. 15 |
Washington |
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Obama vows action against Russia over election hacks| US President has vowed to take action against Russia for its alleged interference in the US presidential election campaign | |
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Aleppo |
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Aleppo battle: Evacuation continues as truce holds |
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| Dec. 16 |
Washington |
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US hacking claims: Obama told Putin to 'cut it out' |
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| Dec. 17 |
Southern China |
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China accuses US of 'hyping-up' seizure of underwater drone
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Venezuela |
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Venezuela delays 100-bolivar banknote withdrawal |
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Turkey |
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Car bomb blast killed 13 Turkish troops |
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| Dec. 18 |
Aleppo |
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Hundreds leave Aleppo as evacuations resume
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Jordan |
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At least 10 people killed in Jordan attacks |
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Japan |
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Club World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick sinks brave Antlers |
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| Dec. 19 |
 Berlin |
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Berlin attack: Police say lorry crash 'probably terror attack' Map of Breitscheidplatz Berlin Germany The driver, an Afghan or Pakistani asylum seeker, ploughed a lorry into a Christmas market in the heart of Berlin, killing 12 people and injuring 48
| The stricken market is at Breitscheidplatz, close to the Kurfuerstendamm, the main shopping street in Berlin's west in the shadow of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, which was damaged in a World War Two bombing raid
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Turkey |
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Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead in Ankara Map of Modern Arts Centre Ankara Turkey| Mevlut Mert Aydintas, 22, a Turkish policeman has shot dead Andrei Karlov, apparently in protest at Russia's involvement in Aleppo | |
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Washington |
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Donald Trump wins electoral college vote The US electoral college has certified Donald Trump as president, despite a last-ditch effort to deny him the White House
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Australia |
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MH370: Plane 'not likely to be in search area', say investigators |
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Siberia |
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Russia bath lotion kills 48 drinkers in Irkutsk |
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| Dec. 20 |
 Mexico |
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Dozens killed in Mexico fireworks blast An explosion at a fireworks market outside Mexico City has killed at least 29 people. 70 others were injured as the blast hit the fireworks ...
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Berlin |
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Berlin attack: Hunt for attacker after sole suspect released |
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| Dec. 21 |
Berlin |
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Tunisian fugitive 'had been under surveillance'
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| Dec. 22 |
Aleppo |
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Aleppo 'back under government control' Map of Aleppo| The Syrian army says it has retaken full control of Aleppo, following the evacuation of the last group of rebels | |
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UN Security Council |
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Egypt delays UN resolution on Israel as Trump raises concerns |
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| Dec. 23 |
 Jerusalem |
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Israel settlements: Netanyahu snubs 'shameful' UN vote | Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a UN call to end illegal Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land is 'shameful' | |
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Milan |
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Berlin truck attacker Anis Amri killed in Milan Anis Amri, has been shot dead by police. The Tunisian criminal fired on police who asked him for ID during a routine patrol
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Arctic |
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Arctic heatwave could break records |
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| Dec. 24 |
Sochi |
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Russian military plane 'crashes in Black Sea near Sochi' Map of Sochi The plane disappeared from radar 20 minutes after taking off from Adler. Tu-154 was carrying service personnel, members of the choir and reporters
| The plane was reportedly flying to Syria's Latakia province
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| Dec. 25 |
 England |
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George Michael: Pop superstar dies at 53 Map of Goring Oxfordshire United Kingdom| The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and had huge success as a solo performer, 'passed away peacefully on Christmas Day | |
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Sochi |
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Russia plane crash: Huge search for bodies in Black Sea
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Manila |
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Christmas typhoon kills 4, destroys homes in Philippines |
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| Dec. 26 |
Hawaii |
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Japan PM Shinzo Abe in Hawaii for landmark Pearl Harbor visit Map of Pearl Harbour Hawaii| Abe has visited several memorials in Hawaii, ahead of a visit to Pearl Harbor, the US naval base attacked by the Japanese in 1941 | |
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Mexico |
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Thousands attend Mexican girl's party after viral invitation
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Sochi |
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Russian plane crash: First black box recovered
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| Dec. 27 |
Los Angeles |
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Stars and fans pay tribute to Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher |
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| Dec. 28 |
Washington |
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John Kerry warns Israel over peace deal with Palestinians
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| Dec. 29 |
Washington |
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Obama expels 35 Russian diplomats in retaliation for hacking| The administration announced its retaliation for Russian efforts to interfere with the US presidential election, ordering sweeping new sanctions | |
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| Dec. 30 |
Berlin |
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Merkel: Islamist terror is 'greatest threat' to Germany |
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| Dec. 31 |
Rio de Janeiro |
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Greek ambassador killed by wife's lover |
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Baghdad |
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Suicide bombers kill at least 28 in central Baghdad |
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Jakarta |
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Indonesia: Ferry blaze off Jakarta kills 23 |
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| 2016 |
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| Dec.1 |
Ohio |
Trump names Gen James 'Mad Dog' Mattis as defence secretary
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| Dec. 7 |
Aleppo |
Aleppo battle: Assad says victory in city would be 'huge step' Syrian President has said a victory for his army in Aleppo would be a 'huge step' towards ending the country's five-year civil war
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| Dec. 8 |
Aleppo |
Army 'suspends Aleppo fighting' |
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| Dec. 11 |
Syria |
Palmyra: Fierce battle for ancient Syrian city Control of the ancient city of Palmyra has been going back and forth between government forces and so-called Islamic State, reports say
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| Dec. 12 |
Aleppo |
Aleppo battle: UN chief warns of 'atrocities' |
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| Dec. 13 |
Aleppo |
Aleppo battle: Rebels await evacuation, as fighting ends
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| Dec. 14 |
Aleppo |
Aleppo battle: Evacuation agreement 'back on' Map of Aleppo| A deal to evacuate the last rebel-held part of eastern Aleppo is back on, opposition fighters say, a day after a previous agreement fell through | |
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| Dec. 15 |
Aleppo |
Aleppo battle: Evacuation continues as truce holds |
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| Dec. 17 |
Southern China |
China accuses US of 'hyping-up' seizure of underwater drone
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| Dec. 17 |
Turkey |
Car bomb blast killed 13 Turkish troops |
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| Dec. 18 |
Aleppo |
Hundreds leave Aleppo as evacuations resume
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| Dec. 22 |
Aleppo |
Aleppo 'back under government control' Map of Aleppo| The Syrian army says it has retaken full control of Aleppo, following the evacuation of the last group of rebels | |
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| Dec. 24 |
Sochi |
Russian military plane 'crashes in Black Sea near Sochi' Map of Sochi The plane disappeared from radar 20 minutes after taking off from Adler. Tu-154 was carrying service personnel, members of the choir and reporters
| The plane was reportedly flying to Syria's Latakia province
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| 2016 |
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| Dec.2 |
Colombia |
Chapecoense plane crash: Team's home town gathers for service |
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| Dec.3 |
San Francisco Bay Area |
At least 9 dead, 25 unaccounted for in Oakland fire
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| Dec. 6 |
Aceh |
Earthquake rocks Aceh province; at least 27 dead Map of Meureudu Pidie Jaya Aceh Indonesia| A frantic rescue effort involving dozens of villagers, soldiers and police was underway in Meureudu, a severely affected town in Pidie Jaya | |
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| Dec. 7 |
Pakistan |
Pakistan crash pilot made mayday call after engine problem The pilot of a flight that crashed made a mayday call just before losing contact. All 48 people on the twin-propeller plane flying to Islamabad...
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| Dec. 9 |
Aceh |
Indonesia quake: Number of homeless soars to 43,000 |
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| Dec. 10 |
Nigeria |
Nigeria Uyo: Scores dead in church collapse |
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| Dec. 19 |
Australia |
MH370: Plane 'not likely to be in search area', say investigators |
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| Dec. 19 |
Siberia |
Russia bath lotion kills 48 drinkers in Irkutsk |
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| Dec. 20 |
Mexico |
Dozens killed in Mexico fireworks blast An explosion at a fireworks market outside Mexico City has killed at least 29 people. 70 others were injured as the blast hit the fireworks ...
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| Dec. 23 |
Arctic |
Arctic heatwave could break records |
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| Dec. 24 |
Sochi |
Russian military plane 'crashes in Black Sea near Sochi' Map of Sochi The plane disappeared from radar 20 minutes after taking off from Adler. Tu-154 was carrying service personnel, members of the choir and reporters
| The plane was reportedly flying to Syria's Latakia province
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| Dec. 25 |
Sochi |
Russia plane crash: Huge search for bodies in Black Sea
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| Dec. 25 |
Manila |
Christmas typhoon kills 4, destroys homes in Philippines |
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| Dec. 26 |
Sochi |
Russian plane crash: First black box recovered
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| Dec. 31 |
Jakarta |
Indonesia: Ferry blaze off Jakarta kills 23 |
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| 2016 |
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| Dec. 17 |
Venezuela |
Venezuela delays 100-bolivar banknote withdrawal |
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| Dec. 25 |
England |
George Michael: Pop superstar dies at 53 Map of Goring Oxfordshire United Kingdom| The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and had huge success as a solo performer, 'passed away peacefully on Christmas Day | |
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| Dec. 26 |
Mexico |
Thousands attend Mexican girl's party after viral invitation
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| Dec. 27 |
Los Angeles |
Stars and fans pay tribute to Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher |
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| 2016 |
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| Dec.2 |
Colombia |
Chapecoense plane crash: Team's home town gathers for service |
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| Dec. 9 |
London |
Russian doping report alleges 'institutional conspiracy' |
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| Dec. 12 |
Portugal |
Ballon d'Or 2016: Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi
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| Dec. 18 |
Japan |
Club World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick sinks brave Antlers |
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| 2016 |
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| Dec. 9 |
CIA |
Russia 'intervened to promote Trump' - US intelligence US intelligence agencies believe Russia acted covertly to boost Donald Trump in the election race, US officials have told leading newspapers
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| Dec. 10 |
Istanbul |
Besiktas: Stadium blasts kill 38 people Map of Besiktas Stadium Istanbul Turkey Two explosions near a football stadium in Turkey's biggest city, Istanbul, have killed 29 people and injured 166
| Turkey declared a national day of mourning Sunday after twin blasts killed 38 people and wounded 155 others near a soccer stadium — the latest large-scale assault to traumatize a nation confronting an array of security threats
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| Dec. 11 |
USA |
Donald Trump rejects CIA Russia hacking report |
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| Dec. 11 |
Cairo |
Cairo bombing: Cairo Coptic Christian complex hit |
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| Dec. 15 |
Washington |
Obama vows action against Russia over election hacks| US President has vowed to take action against Russia for its alleged interference in the US presidential election campaign | |
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| Dec. 16 |
Washington |
US hacking claims: Obama told Putin to 'cut it out' |
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| Dec. 17 |
Turkey |
Car bomb blast killed 13 Turkish troops |
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| Dec. 18 |
Jordan |
At least 10 people killed in Jordan attacks |
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| Dec. 19 |
Berlin |
Berlin attack: Police say lorry crash 'probably terror attack' Map of Breitscheidplatz Berlin Germany The driver, an Afghan or Pakistani asylum seeker, ploughed a lorry into a Christmas market in the heart of Berlin, killing 12 people and injuring 48
| The stricken market is at Breitscheidplatz, close to the Kurfuerstendamm, the main shopping street in Berlin's west in the shadow of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, which was damaged in a World War Two bombing raid
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| Dec. 19 |
Turkey |
Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead in Ankara Map of Modern Arts Centre Ankara Turkey| Mevlut Mert Aydintas, 22, a Turkish policeman has shot dead Andrei Karlov, apparently in protest at Russia's involvement in Aleppo | |
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| Dec. 20 |
Berlin |
Berlin attack: Hunt for attacker after sole suspect released |
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| Dec. 21 |
Berlin |
Tunisian fugitive 'had been under surveillance'
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| Dec. 23 |
Milan |
Berlin truck attacker Anis Amri killed in Milan Anis Amri, has been shot dead by police. The Tunisian criminal fired on police who asked him for ID during a routine patrol
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| Dec. 30 |
Berlin |
Merkel: Islamist terror is 'greatest threat' to Germany |
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| Dec. 31 |
Rio de Janeiro |
Greek ambassador killed by wife's lover |
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| Dec. 31 |
Baghdad |
Suicide bombers kill at least 28 in central Baghdad |
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| 2016 |
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| Dec.1 |
Paris |
Francois Hollande decides not to run again In a surprise move Francois Hollande has announced he will not seek a second term as president of France
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| Dec.1 |
Ohio |
Trump names Gen James 'Mad Dog' Mattis as defence secretary
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| Dec.2 |
USA |
Trump breaks US policy stance with direct Taiwan call | US President-elect has spoken directly with the president of Taiwan - breaking with US policy set in 1979 when formal relations were cut | |
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| Dec.2 |
Gambia |
Gambia's Adama Barrow says shock win heralds 'new hope' |
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| Dec.2 |
Colombia |
Chapecoense plane crash: Team's home town gathers for service |
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| Dec.3 |
Cuba |
Crowds pay last respects to Fidel Castro in Santiago
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| Dec.3 |
Beijing |
Trump-Taiwan call: China lodges protest |
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| Dec.3 |
Austria |
Austria presidential election re-run 'too close to call' |
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| Dec.4 |
Austria |
Norbert Hofer defeated in presidential poll| Hofer described himself as 'infinitely sad' and congratulated Alexander Van der Bellen, former head of the Greens, on his victory | |
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| Dec. 4 |
Rome |
PM Matteo Renzi resigns after clear referendum defeat | Renzi has resigned after suffering a heavy defeat in a referendum over his plan to reform the constitution. No vote leads with 60% against 40% for Yes | |
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| Dec. 4 |
New Zealand |
Prime Minister John Key in surprise resignation |
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| Dec. 5 |
Southern India |
Jayalalitha: Thousands mourn colourful politician |
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| Dec. 6 |
USA |
Trump says Air Force One order should be cancelled |
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| Dec. 8 |
Ohio |
John Glenn, first American to orbit Earth, dies aged 95 |
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| Dec. 9 |
Gambia |
Gambia leader Yahya Jammeh rejects election result Map of Gambia| Speaking on state TV, Jammeh has rejected the result of the presidential election held earlier this month, a week after admitting defeat | |
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| Dec. 9 |
CIA |
Russia 'intervened to promote Trump' - US intelligence US intelligence agencies believe Russia acted covertly to boost Donald Trump in the election race, US officials have told leading newspapers
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| Dec. 11 |
Rome |
Paolo Gentiloni, Italian foreign minister, appointed PM| Gentiloni, 62, has been asked to form a government by the president Sergio Mattarella. Matteo Renzi, who resigned after losing a referendum | |
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| Dec. 11 |
USA |
Donald Trump rejects CIA Russia hacking report |
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| Dec. 12 |
Aleppo |
Aleppo battle: UN chief warns of 'atrocities' |
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| Dec. 14 |
Aleppo |
Aleppo battle: Evacuation agreement 'back on' Map of Aleppo| A deal to evacuate the last rebel-held part of eastern Aleppo is back on, opposition fighters say, a day after a previous agreement fell through | |
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| Dec. 15 |
Washington |
Obama vows action against Russia over election hacks| US President has vowed to take action against Russia for its alleged interference in the US presidential election campaign | |
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| Dec. 16 |
Washington |
US hacking claims: Obama told Putin to 'cut it out' |
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| Dec. 17 |
Venezuela |
Venezuela delays 100-bolivar banknote withdrawal |
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| Dec. 19 |
Turkey |
Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead in Ankara Map of Modern Arts Centre Ankara Turkey| Mevlut Mert Aydintas, 22, a Turkish policeman has shot dead Andrei Karlov, apparently in protest at Russia's involvement in Aleppo | |
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| Dec. 19 |
Washington |
Donald Trump wins electoral college vote The US electoral college has certified Donald Trump as president, despite a last-ditch effort to deny him the White House
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| Dec. 22 |
UN Security Council |
Egypt delays UN resolution on Israel as Trump raises concerns |
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| Dec. 23 |
Jerusalem |
Israel settlements: Netanyahu snubs 'shameful' UN vote | Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a UN call to end illegal Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land is 'shameful' | |
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| Dec. 26 |
Hawaii |
Japan PM Shinzo Abe in Hawaii for landmark Pearl Harbor visit Map of Pearl Harbour Hawaii| Abe has visited several memorials in Hawaii, ahead of a visit to Pearl Harbor, the US naval base attacked by the Japanese in 1941 | |
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| Dec. 28 |
Washington |
John Kerry warns Israel over peace deal with Palestinians
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| Dec. 29 |
Washington |
Obama expels 35 Russian diplomats in retaliation for hacking| The administration announced its retaliation for Russian efforts to interfere with the US presidential election, ordering sweeping new sanctions | |
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| Dec. 30 |
Berlin |
Merkel: Islamist terror is 'greatest threat' to Germany |
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| Dec. 31 |
Rio de Janeiro |
Greek ambassador killed by wife's lover |
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