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Malaysia Files Criminal Charges Against Goldman Sachs Over 1MDB Scandal
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North Korea condemns U.S. sanctions, warns denuclearization at risk
North Korea on Sunday condemned the U.S. administration for stepping up sanctions and pressure on the nuclear-armed cou…
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Saudi Arabia denounces U.S. Senate resolutions on Khashoggi, Yemen
Saudi Arabia on Monday denounced U.S. Senate resolutions calling for an end to U.S. military support for the war in Yem…
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Saudi Arabia denounces US Senate resolutions on Khashoggi, Yemen
Saudi Arabia Monday denounced U.S. Senate resolutions calling for an end to U.S. military support for the war in Yemen …
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Meng Lang, Poet Who Promoted Dissident Writers, Dies at 57
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U.S. military says it killed 62 militants in Somalia with air strikes
The U.S. military said on Monday it had killed 62 militants in six air strikes on Saturday and Sunday in the vicinity o…
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Sri Lanka PM Wickremesinghe's reinstatement calms markets; cabinet in focus
The Sri Lankan rupee strengthened on Monday while bond yields dropped as a seven-week political crisis appeared to ebb …
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India's Modi announces $1.4 billion financial aid to Maldives
India will provide a financial assistance of $1.4 billion to the Maldives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday …
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Opposition lawmakers ejected from Hungary state TV after protest
Security guards ejected two independent lawmakers from Hungary's state television building after they tried to read…
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US airstrikes kill 62 militants in Somalia: US military
The U.S. military said Monday it had killed 62 militants in six airstrikes Saturday and Sunday in the vicinity of Ganda…
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Taliban say they're meeting US officials again on Monday
The Taliban say they are holding "another" meeting on Monday with U.S. officials, this time in the United Ara…
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Mieh Mieh residents call for compensation
Residents of the Mieh Mieh Palestinian refugee camp Monday protested the absence of compensation that they believe they…
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Amazon workers on strike in Germany a week before Christmas
Workers at two Amazon distribution centers in Germany have gone on strike as part of a push for improved work condition…
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China hopes U.S. can learn not to 'blurt things out' after Zambia denial
China hopes the United States can learn a lesson and "not blurt things out", the foreign ministry said on Mon…
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‘She Pulled Out a Sheet of Santa Claus Stamps and Put It in Front of Me’
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This Graduate School Helped Make New York Appealing to Amazon
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Meghan Markle's father asks Queen Elizabeth to get his daughter back in touch
Meghan Markle's father said on Monday that he hoped Queen Elizabeth would intercede to end his estrangement from hi…
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Saudi Arabia condemns US Senate 'interference'
It comes after strong US resolutions on the war in Yemen and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. from BBC News …
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Sajjan Kumar: Milestone conviction in deadly 1984 anti-Sikh riots
India's Congress party politician Sajjan Kumar's conviction is the most important over the 1984 riots. from B…
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1MDB: Malaysia charges Goldman Sachs and two bankers
The bank and former employees are charged following an investigation of Malaysian state fund 1MDB. from BBC News - Wo…
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HQ Trivia and Vine co-founder Colin Kroll dead at 34
New York police officers went to Colin Kroll's Manhattan flat after a request to check on him. from BBC News - Wo…
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Three-year-old assaulted on Delhi bus rape anniversary
The incident occurred on the sixth anniversary of the gang rape of a student on a bus in India. from BBC News - World…
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Geoffrey Rush faces new harassment claim
Yael Stone says that Geoffrey Rush acted inappropriately towards her during a theatre production. from BBC News - Wor…
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Gay Singaporean man wins landmark appeal to adopt surrogate child
The landmark ruling clears the way for the man to become the legal parent of his biological child. from BBC News - Wo…
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Mexico launches $7.4bn Tren Maya railway project
The ambitious project will link Mayan archaeological sites to cities and beach resorts. from BBC News - World https:/…
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Andrew Broad: Australian minister quits amid 'sugar baby' allegations
Andrew Broad quits the government's frontbench after a woman made allegations to a magazine. from BBC News - Worl…
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Pageant-mad Philippines celebrates Miss Universe win
The contest is hugely popular in the Philippines though critics say such pageants objectify women. from BBC News - Wo…
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Hungarians rally again against 'slave laws'
About 10,000 people take to the streets in Budapest to protest at a large increase in overtime work. from BBC News - …
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Brazil 'faith healer' John of God surrenders to police
"John of God", who is accused of abusing 300 women, said he surrendered to "earthly justice". fro…
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Meet Nepal's daredevil honey hunters
When bees nest on a cliff face hundreds of metres above the ground, there's only one way to gather their sweet prod…
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Clashes in Brussels over UN migration pact
Thousands of demonstrators in Brussels march against a UN migration pact, signed in Marrakech last week. from BBC New…
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Japan explosion: Fire and collapsed buildings after blast
A restaurant in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo is hit by a huge explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.t…
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Climate change: The massive CO2 emitter you may not know about
Cement is the source of about 8% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions. How can this be changed? from BBC News …
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Letter from Africa: How Nigeria's elite avoid 'bad education'
Journalist Sola Odunfa reflects on a controversial proposal to ban young Nigerians from completing their education abro…
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Narendra Modi: Is hardline Hindu politics failing India's PM?
Critics say the recent pursuit of a hardline Hindutva agenda by India's ruling party has backfired. from BBC News…
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'My sleepless nights over Sandra Bullock's blindfold'
The actress insisted on doing treacherous scenes wearing a blindfold for thriller Bird Box. from BBC News - World htt…
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UN Security Council to meet about 'Hezbollah tunnels'
Israel may present the coordinates for tunnels that it alleges Hezbollah dug into its territory at a meeting of the Uni…
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Iraq lays cornerstone to rebuild iconic Mosul mosque
Iraqi religious leaders have laid the cornerstone to rebuild Mosul's landmark Al-Nouri Grand Mosque, which was blow…
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Talks adopt 'rulebook' to put Paris climate deal into action
Almost 200 nations, including the world's top greenhouse gas producers, China and the United States, have adopted a…
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Japan police investigate cause of blast that hurt 42
Japanese police were investigating Monday the cause of a powerful blast that ripped through a restaurant in the country…
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Bomb explodes outside private Greek TV station, no one hurt
A powerful bomb exploded outside private Greek television station Skai, causing extensive damage but no injuries. fro…
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Nissan to replace rock-star chairman amid arrest scandal
Nissan's board is meeting to pick a chairman to replace Carlos Ghosn, arrested last month on charges of violating f…
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Miss Philippines wins 2018 Miss Universe crown
Miss Philippines was crowned Miss Universe on Monday in Bangkok after a trailblazing ceremony praised for featuring its…
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Milik stunner gives Napoli win at Cagliari
Polish striker Arkadiusz Milik’s superb injury-time free kick grabbed a 1-0 win for Napoli over Cagliari to pull Carlo …
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Mourinho: We can’t handle Liverpool
Jose Mourinho hinted Manchester United’s players are simply not good enough to compete with Liverpool after being brush…
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Hasenhuttl’s impact shows as spirited Southampton stun Arsenal
Nicknamed The Klopp of the Alps, new Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl showed why he has been compared to Liverpool’…
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A road movie on domestic service
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Too much Spider-Man? Well, not in the Spider-Verse
You might be forgiven for feeling superhero overload this holiday season. from The Daily Star >> Live News http…
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France’s yellow vest demonstrations grind on
Yellow vest protesters occupied dozens of traffic roundabouts across France Sunday even as their movement for economic …
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Climate talks pass baton in race to stop global warming
Fractious climate change talks in Poland showed the limits of international action to limit global warming in a polariz…
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Sarri backs Hazard to thrive in his role as a ‘false nine’
Maurizio Sarri insists Eden Hazard can thrive in the false nine role after the Belgium playmaker inspired Chelsea’s 2-1…
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Ahed can enjoy winter break as Nejmeh falter
Ahed extended their lead at the top of the Lebanese Premier League to five points Saturday, as they squeaked past Tadam…
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Hodge fires Homenetmen to win over Champville
Foreign duo Walter Hodge and Mike Efevberha combined for 45 points as Homenetmen downed Champville 76-68 in the Lebanes…
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Radulovic names provisional Lebanon squad for Asian Cup
Lebanon coach Miodrag Radulovic announced his provisional 27-man squad for the Asian Cup Sunday as the Cedars departed …
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Alvarez overwhelms Fielding in third for super middleweight title
Mexican superstar Saul Canelo Alvarez brutally overpowered England’s Rocky Fielding with a dominant display on his New …
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The referendum risk, a double-sided blade
Now that British Prime Minister Theresa May, facing certain defeat, has postponed Parliament’s vote on the deal she con…
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Canada gets consular access to second man detained in China
Canadian diplomats gained consular access on Sunday to the second of two men detained by China over the past week, Cana…
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New Brexit vote would 'break faith' with British, says May
Prime Minister Theresa May will state her opposition to a second Brexit referendum on Monday, telling parliament such a…
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Another Brexit referendum would increase uncertainty: UK business minister
British business minister Greg Clark said that a second Brexit referendum would increase uncertainty for the country an…
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Kashmir locked down as India seeks to stifle protests after killings
Indian authorities put separatist leaders in the disputed Kashmir region under house arrest on Monday while police seal…