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Indian-origin MP in race to replace Jeremy Corbyn after Labour’s “shattering” poll defeat

Jeremy Corbyn acknowledged the party’s failings in the poll and said he accepted his responsibility for it.

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Labour Party MP Lisa Nandy.

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Strong earthquake in southern Philippines kills one, injures several

The magnitude 6.8 quake was centred 61 km southwest of Davao on the southern island of Mindanao, at a depth of 28.2 km, the USGS said, revising down the magnitude from an earlier 6.9.

Rescue crew members look for trapped victims at collapsed building at Padada market, in Padada, Philippines December 15, 2019 in this still image obtained from social media video.

Calm broken as clashes break out in Hong Kong malls

Flashmob protests and vandalism broke out in multiple locations, prompting riot police to use pepper spray and make arrests.

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In this image made from video, police and protester scuffle at a shopping mall in Sha Tin district in Hong Kong, with shoppers watch from balconies above, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019.

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U.S. envoy arrives in S.Korea as Pyongyang ramps up pressure

Mr. Biegun's arrival came a day after North Korea said it made another “crucial test” at a rocket launch site to develop a strategic weapon to deter U.S. nuclear threats.

U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun arrives at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea, December 15, 2019.

Labour Party MP Lisa Nandy.

Indian-origin MP in race to replace Jeremy Corbyn after Labour’s “shattering” poll defeat

Rescue crew members look for trapped victims at collapsed building at Padada market, in Padada, Philippines December 15, 2019 in this still image obtained from social media video.

Strong earthquake in southern Philippines kills one, injures several

In this image made from video, police and protester scuffle at a shopping mall in Sha Tin district in Hong Kong, with shoppers watch from balconies above, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019.

Calm broken as clashes break out in Hong Kong malls

U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun arrives at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea, December 15, 2019.

U.S. envoy arrives in S.Korea as Pyongyang ramps up pressure

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FILE PHOTO: A passenger walks to the First Class counter of Cathay Pacific Airways at Hong Kong Airport in Hong Kong, China April 4, 2018.

Hong Kong airport posts biggest passenger number fall in a decade

In this July 7, 2019 photo, Iran's telecommunications Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi is interviewed by The Associated Press at his office in Tehran, Iran.

Iran says it’s defused 2nd cyberattack in less than a week

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Iran says it’s defused 2nd cyberattack in less than a week
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U.S. sanctions on Iran violate international law: Mahathir
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Australia investigates China plot to plant spy in Parliament

Pope in Japan says world must rethink reliance on nuclear power

Secret documents reveal how China's mass detention camps work

U.S. defense secretary fires Navy chief over handling of SEAL saga

Hong Kong polls | Democrats cheer landslide victory in local elections amid political crisis

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg enters 2020 Democratic presidential race

Boris unveils Brexit manifesto for U.K.

He vows £23.5 bn worth of tax cuts and public spending during 2020-2024 period

Record turnout in Hong Kong elections

Over 69% of voters cast their ballots; poll seen as a test of public support for anti-government protests.

Petition in Pak. court seeks disqualification of PM Imran Khan

A petition has been filed in a Pakistani court seeking disqualification of Prime Minister Imran Khan for his “anti-judiciary” remarks on the

At least 27 dead as Congo plane crashes in Goma

The aircraft crashed into residential homes near Goma’s airport in the North Kivu province.

Italian coast guard recovers seven bodies of migrants off island

Authorities said 149 migrants were rescued after the boat overturned.

For Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, party’s support is key to his political survival

Benjamin Netanyahu’s top rival within the party is calling for an immediate primary vote to replace him, sowing the first seeds of rebellion.

Security forces kill nine in southern Iraq protests overnight

More than 50 others were wounded, mainly by live bullets and tear gas canisters, in clashes in the city, sources added.

U.S. Navy defies Trump, proceeds in effort to expel SEAL

Edward Gallagher had been accused of war crimes in a high-profile case but was found guilty only of a lesser offense. On November 15, Mr. Trump reversed the demotion handed down to the 40-year-old under his conviction.

Iran environmentalists receive prison sentences of up to 10 years

They were arrested in early 2018 over allegations of espionage

Breakthrough in Bolivia as bill for new elections sails through Congress

Passage of the bill came as anti-government demonstrators lifted road blockades so leaders of social groups could hold talks with interim President Jeanine Anez aimed at ending weeks of unrest.

UK panel explores ‘rebrand’ of Pakistan away from terror

Pakistan is like a shark in the region...It is an existential threat to its neighbours in the region and countries beyond. The UK should stop all aid to Pakistan,” noted David Vance, a writer at AltNewsMedia.

Pope Francis demands world leaders to renounce atomic weapons

After laying a wreath of flowers and praying in the rain at the foot of the memorial to the victims, Pope Francis said the place stands as a stark reminder “of the pain and horror that we human beings are capable of inflicting upon one another.”

Sumatran rhino is extinct in Malaysia as lone survivor dies

The Wildlife Department in eastern Sabah state on Borneo island said the rhino, named Iman, died of natural causes Saturday due to shock in her system. She had uterine tumors since her capture in March 2014.

Hong Kong elections: voters queue up early over fears of clashes

Many see the polls as a “referendum” on support for the anti-government protest movement, coming as the city grapples with its biggest political crisis in decades

Italian coast guard rescues 149 migrants from capsized boat

There were fears at least two people or perhaps many more were missing, the coast guard said no bodies were spotted at sea during the rescue

Uneasy calm in Hong Kong ahead of polls

Around 4.1 million people are enrolled to vote in the territory for 452 district council seats

Lula vows to ‘defend Brazilian people’

Brazil’s ex-President says he will make life hell for those who unjustly jailed him.

Paris sees big rally against gender violence

“Break the silence, not women,” read one sign. “Down with the patriarchy,” read another.

Greta Thunberg to guest-edit BBC radio news programme

The 16-year-old climate change campaigner will be one of five prominent personalities invited to take over the “Today” programme between Christmas and New Year.

Chinese spy defected to Australia with trove of intelligence: report

Wang “William” Liqiang confessed to conducting espionage operations in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Costly onion leaves many Bangladeshis teary-eyed

Government is importing the staple by air to tackle soaring prices after India banned its export

Brazil is caught in the U.S.-China tech war

U.S. bid to get Huawei barred may not succeed as Brazil is increasingly dependent on China

Putting women at the centre of urban planning

A Japanese town that saw fast depopulation has arrested the trend with female-centric planning

The fight to save Lahore from toxic smog

Three teenage girls have moved Lahore High Court demanding action to tackle air pollution

Pak. forms parliamentary committee to prevent forced conversions of minorities

The committee was formed weeks after a Hindu girl was allegedly abducted and converted to Islam in Sindh province in early September.

Egypt unveils animal mummies of lion cubs, crocodiles, birds

Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities is revealing details on recently discovered animal mummies, saying they contain two lion cubs as well as several

French minister criticises U.S. over ‘unanswered’ Iran attacks

The U.S. blames Iran for the attacks, something Tehran denies.

Paris protesters to march against deadly domestic violence

130 women have been killed by a current or former partner this year alone in France.

From air, Pope greets leaders of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong

The Vatican is one of the last countries to maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which China claims as its territory to be reunited by force if necessary.

Japan foreign minister says to discuss wartime labour issue with S.Korean counterpart

This was a day after Seoul pulled back from the brink an intelligence-sharing deal with Tokyo.

Samoa measles outbreak kills 20, mostly children

The island state of just 200,000, located south of the equator and half way between Hawaii and New Zealand, declared a measles epidemic late in October after the first deaths.

New documents show contacts between Giuliani and Pompeo

Last week, former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch told House impeachment investigators she felt “kneecapped” by a “smear campaign” Mr. Giuliani led against her

Top U.S. diplomat Alice Wells slams China’s international development projects

She questions economic viability of China Pakistan Economic Corridor

23 dead as violent unrest in Chile enters fifth week

Furious Chileans have since October 18 been protesting social and economic inequality, and against an entrenched political elite that comes from a small number of the wealthiest families in the country, among other issues.

Indian citizen charged with computer fraud in U.S.

Mayur Rele (37), of New Jersey’s Parsippany is charged with two counts of committing computer fraud and abuse, each of which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman has said.

Pope departs Thailand for Japan, bringing anti-nuclear message

The Pope (82), was accompanied to the airport by his cousin, Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, a nun who has worked in Thai schools for more than 50 years and was his translator on the trip.

U.S. judge awards $180 million to Washington Post reporter held by Iran, family

U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon in Washington entered the judgment late Friday in the case filed by Jason Rezaian and his family.

Amazon sues Pentagon over $10B contract awarded to Microsoft

Amazon said it filed a legal complaint on Friday with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims seeking to challenge the decision.

Bolivian officials accuse Evo Morales of terrorism, sedition

Mr. Morales resigned on Nov. 10, after the military suggested he do so. He alleges he is victim of a coup de’tat. Thirty-two people have been killed in protests and unrest.

Important for Pakistan to implement FATF recommendations to counter terror financing: US diplomat

In its last travel advisory issued on April 9 this year, the U.S. State Department urged American citizens to reconsider their travel to Pakistan

Ex-CIA officer gets 19 years in China spy conspiracy

A former CIA case agent has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for an espionage conspiracy with China. Fifty-five-year-old Jerry Chun Shing Lee was

Pak’s inflation due to previous govt’s flawed policies: Imran Khan

The Pak PM was addressing a public gathering in his hometown of Mianwali in Punjab province

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