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| Dec.1 |
Washington |
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Trump-Russia: Michael Flynn admits lying to FBI
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Honduras |
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Honduras election: Army given more powers to quash unrest |
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| Dec.2 |
Washington |
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Trump-Russia: Flynn's dealings were 'lawful' |
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| Dec. 4 |
Yemen |
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Yemen's former President Ali Abdullah Saleh killed
Map of Sanaa Yemen Ali Abdullah Saleh was killed Monday by Houthi rebels as he tried to flee clashes with his allies-turned-foes in the capital | |
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France |
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Jerusalem: New warnings over US shift on city status |
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| Dec. 6 |
Washington |
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Trump recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital President Trump ordered the State Department to begin the process of relocation of the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv | |
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| Dec. 7 |
San Diego |
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California wildfires: Nearly 200,000 flee amid new blaze
Map of Ventura County USA Nearly 200,000 residents have now been evacuated due to California wildfires as crews pivot to fight a new blaze | |
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Washington |
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Trump's Jerusalem move: US warns against scrapping Abbas talks |
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Tokyo |
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'Samurai sword' homicide leaves three dead at shrine |
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Madrid |
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Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to win fifth Ballon d'Or |
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| Dec. 8 |
Gaza |
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Israel strikes Gaza Hamas sites after rocket attacks |
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Southern California |
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California wildfires: Businesses face ruin as blaze rages |
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| Dec. 9 |
Arab Countries |
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Trump's Jerusalem move: Arab allies attack decision
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| Dec. 10 |
Venezuela |
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Venezuela opposition banned from running in election
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Southern California |
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California's Thomas Fire scorches area larger than New York |
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| Dec. 11 |
Manhattan |
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Man held after Manhattan blast
The suspect, Akayed Ullah, a 27-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant, was injured by a low-tech explosive device strapped to his body
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Northern Syria |
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Putin orders withdrawal of Russian troops in visit to Syrian base
Putin was met at Russia's Hmeimim air base by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad alongside Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu
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| Dec. 12 |
Alabama |
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Democrat defeats Roy Moore in Alabama race
Map of Alabama Doug Jones has become the first Democrat in 25 years to win a US Senate seat for Alabama after a bitter campaign against Republican Roy Moore | |
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| Dec. 15 |
European Union |
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Brexit: EU leaders agree to move talks to next stage |
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| Dec. 16 |
Washington |
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Trump Russia probe: Mueller has 'thousands' of emails |
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| Dec. 18 |
Johannesburg |
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ANC picks Cyril Ramaphosa as leader
Map of Johannesburg South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has selected Cyril Ramaphosa to succeed President Jacob Zuma as the party's leader | |
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Washington State |
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Deaths as carriages fall on US motorway
Map of Tacoma Washington State At least three people have been confirmed killed after a passenger train derailed onto a motorway during rush hour on Monday morning. 72 people were t... | |
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| Dec. 20 |
South Korea |
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Warning shots as soldier crosses border to South
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Melbourne |
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Melbourne crash: Driver arrested after hitting pedestrians |
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Washington |
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Trump hails 'largest tax cut' in US history |
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| Dec. 21 |
Barcelona |
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Catalonia election: Puigdemont hails 'defeat' for Spanish state
Map of Catalonia Spain Catalonia's ousted separatist leader, Carles Puigdemont, has declared that the Spanish state has been defeated in a snap regional election | |
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| Dec. 24 |
Moscow |
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Navalny 'nominated to run' against Putin |
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Southern Philippines |
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Tropical Storm Tembin: Bridge damage hampers rescuers |
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| Dec. 25 |
Vatican |
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Urbi et Orbi: Pope calls for peace for Jerusalem
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Peru |
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New clashes after Fujimori is pardoned |
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| Dec. 27 |
Damascus |
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Syria war: Eastern Ghouta medical evacuations begin |
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| Dec. 28 |
Liberia |
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George Weah set to win Liberia presidency
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Kabul |
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ISIS suicide bombing in Kabul kills dozens |
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| Dec. 29 |
Iran |
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Iran cities hit by anti-government protests
Map of Mashhad Iran Anti-government demonstrations that began in Iran on Thursday have now spread to several major cities | |
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South Korea |
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South Korea seizes ship it claims transferred oil to North Korea
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New York |
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Bronx NYC fire 'caused by child playing' |
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| Dec. 31 |
Tehran |
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Rouhani: Citizens have right to criticise, not destroy
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Costa Rica |
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Costa Rica plane crash kills 12, including 10 visitors |