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France reports nearly 180,000 new COVID-19 cases, while UK confirms 129,471 new infections.
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Lawyer says Salvadoran gov’t quashed probe of gang pact: Reuters
President Bukele's government made a deal with violent gangs to expand its power, former prosecutor tells news agency.
Afghan women call for rights, protest alleged Taliban killings
Protesters say former soldiers and ex-employees of the last elected government are 'under direct threat'.
Mexico plans to end oil exports in 2023 to reach self-sufficiency
Petroleos Mexicanos, also know as Pemex, will reduce crude oil exports in 2022 before phasing out sales abroad in 2023.
Indonesia rejects Rohingya refugees, sends boat to Malaysia
At least 100 people, mostly women and children, on board a wooden vessel said to be taking on water denied refuge.
Kuwait names cabinet with opposition MPs, new finance minister
New cabinet represents Kuwait's fourth government over the last year and a half.
Heavy snow, record cold in US Northwest forces some into shelters
Severe weather has brought frigid temperatures to the Pacific Northwest, heavy snow to Northern California and Nevada.
Housing boom: US home prices climbed 18.4 percent in October
The hottest markets were Phoenix, Arizona (up 32.3%), Tampa, Florida (28.1%) and Miami, Florida (25.7%).
Save the Children confirms staff killed in Myanmar massacre
Rights group says two staff members among more than 30 people killed by the military on a highway in Kayah state.
Five good-news environmental stories from 2021
From new protected areas to ozone layer gains, this year saw some positive trends, even as myriad problems persist.
Egypt digitally ‘unwraps’ mummy of Pharaoh Amenhotep I
Researchers unearth new mummification techniques used for Pharaoh Amenhotep I whose rule dates back to the 1500s BC.
Russian court orders closure of leading rights group Memorial
Memorial, a decades-old organisation famed for documenting repression, found guilty of violating 'foreign agent' law.
Indonesia records first Omicron community case
Health authorities say mobility restrictions will be increased, especially during the festive season.
France to roll out new COVID-19 restrictions as Omicron surges
New measures on working from home, limits to public gatherings to take effect from January 3.
Somalia’s allies fear instability as political crisis deepens
Intensifying row between president and prime minister sparks concerns as the country struggles to hold elections.
Houthis announce temporary resumption of UN flights into Sanaa
Move comes after Houthis said last week the airport was put out of operation after air attacks by Saudi-led coalition.
Indonesian migrants brave treacherous seas for Malaysian dream
The danger of illicit sea crossings was highlighted by the recent capsizing of a boat off Malaysia's Johor.
High taxes curb investments, says Bangladesh’s Grameenphone
Phone company pays South Asia’s highest levels of corporate tax at 40 percent, hindering efforts to expand services.
Libyan parliament refuses to fix date for delayed elections
Parliamentary committee recommends laying out 'a new, realistic and applicable roadmap' rather than fixing new dates.
Syria condemns Israel’s plan to double Golan Heights settlements
Syrian foreign ministry calls Israeli move to double number of settlers in annexed region 'dangerous and unprecedented'.