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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

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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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Indian-origin MP in race to replace Jeremy Corbyn after Labour’s “shattering” poll defeat
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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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Morning digest: Centre in talks with J&K and Ladakh on special status, China-U.S. trade deal announced, and more
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Nawaz Sharif to remain on no-fly list, will need to show court order to go abroad for treatment

U.S. draws fewer new foreign students for third straight year, according to new report

(Photo for representation purpose only): In this March 27, 2019, file photo, a woman receives a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at the Rockland County Health Department in Pomona, N.Y. Measles cases in the U.S. this year have climbed to the highest level in 25 years, according to preliminary figures, a resurgence attributed largely to misinformation about vaccines.

Samoa shuts schools, declares emergency as measles kills 6

California police say 10 shot, 4 killed at backyard party

Back-to-back blasts hit Afghan capital; at least 4 wounded

Gotabaya Rajapaksa sworn in as Sri Lankan President

India sent over 202,000 students to U.S. in 2018-19, second largest after China: report

The data from the US Department of Commerce stated that international students contributed $44.7 billion to the US economy in 2018, an increase of 5.5 % from the previous year.

China says carrier’s passage through Taiwan Strait not directed at any target: Xinhua

Taiwan's defence ministry had said a Chinese carrier ship passed through the sensitive territory with U.S. and Japan ships tailing it.

Democrats invite Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry

Pushing back against accusations from the president that the process has been stacked against him, Ms. Pelosi said Mr. Trump is welcome to appear or answer questions in writing, if he chooses.

Indra Nooyi inducted into National Portrait Gallery

Among others included in the portrait gallery were Frances Arnold, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Earth, Wind and Fire

Watch | All about the Bolivian crisis

A video explainer on how Bolivia's Evo Morales stepped down from his post as President leading Senator Jeanine Anez to take over as interim president amid protests and backlash

UN calls for talks to end Bolivia crisis as death toll rises

Presidency Minister Jerjes Justiniano said on Sunday that the negotiations proposed by envoy Jean Arnault would involve lawmakers from Morales political party, mobilized groups and representatives of interim leader Jeanine ĭũez and be mediated by the United Nations and the Roman Catholic Church

Kim Jong Un supervises another N. Korean military drill

The report on Monday came hours after President Donald Trump in a tweet urged Mr. Kim to act quickly, get the deal donewhile hinting at another summit, writing, see you soon!

Hong Kong police seal off university amid fears of crackdown

Defiant protesters inside Hong Kong's Polytechnic University faced off against a police water cannon and armoured vehicles

Iran's Khamenei backs fuel price hike, blames 'sabotage' for unrest

The Iran supreme leader’s remarks comes a day after violent clashes between security forces and protesters.

Saudi Aramco declares $1.71 tn valuation in IPO

It would 1.5% stake to raise $25.6 billion

Who is Gotabaya Rajapaksa?

Former soldier makes political debut, clinches presidency

Sri Lanka polls: How did the minorities vote, and why?

The fact that Sajith Premadasa secured 80% vote share in the Northern and Eastern Provinces show Tamils and Muslims of the regions have rejected Gotabaya

Khamenei backs petrol price hike, blames enemies for ‘sabotage’

Iran curbs Internet access after agitators clashed with police

Chinese data show details of Xinjiang clampdown

1 mn from minority groups detained

Analysis | Will Gotabaya Rajapaksa make peace with India?

Given his polarised mandate, Sri Lanka president-elect may need New Delhi’s help in Tamil regions.

Gotabaya wins in presidential poll

Rajapaksa secured 52.25% votes (6,924,255) while Sajith Premadasa received 41.99% votes

Italy battered by rain, Venice braces for another 'tough day'

Authorities in Florence and Pisa were also closely monitoring the Arno river, whose water levels rose rapidly in the night due to heavy rain

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Controversial ‘war hero’ who ended Sri Lanka’s 3-decade-long bloody civil conflict

Set to be Sri Lanka’s next President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa served in the military and later worked as an IT professional before serving as the defence secretary during his elder brother Mahinda Rajapaksa’s tenure as President from 2005 to 2014

Hong Kong protesters shoot arrows, hurl petrol bombs in campus clash

A police media liaison officer was hit in the leg by an arrow, police said in a statement

Rajnath Singh holds talks with U.S. Defence Secretary with focus on Indo-Pacific

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), a platform comprising ASEAN and its eight dialogue partners including India, officials said here.

Taiwan president chooses running mate who Chinese paper wanted arrested

In April last year, while still premier, William Lai told parliament he was a “Taiwan independence worker” and that his position was that Taiwan was a sovereign, independent country.

EU offers technical assistance to Pakistan for FATF action plan implementation

Global terror financing watchdog FATF last month retained Pakistan on its ‘Grey List’ till February next year for its failure to take adequate action against money laundering and terror financing.

Leaked Chinese government documents show details of Xinjiang clampdown, says news report

United Nations experts and activists say at least 1 million Uighurs and members of other largely Muslim minority groups have been detained in camps in Xinjiang

At least seven killed in gas explosion in Bangladesh

The gas pipeline exploded in front of a five-storey building, blowing walls off the building, local police official Mohammad Mohsin said, citing witnesses.

U.S., South Korea postpone military drills to bolster N.Korea peace effort

Seoul and Washington had scaled back the exercise recently and changed the name, but North Korea strongly objected, calling it evidence of a lack of interest in improving relations.

Sri Lankan presidential polls: Sajith Premadasa concedes defeat

The final, official results are yet to be announced but according to the Information Department’s website, Gotabaya Rajapaksa had crossed the 50% mark in vote share, required to be declared winner, by 11.30 a.m.

Pence aide said Trump’s Ukraine phone call was ‘unusual and inappropriate’

Jennifer Williams, a foreign policy aide to Mr. Pence who was listening to the call on July 25, testified that Trump's insistence that Ukraine carry out politically sensitive investigations “struck me as unusual and inappropriate.”

Samoa declares state of emergency as measles spreads across Pacific

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

Prince Charles and Camilla begin week-long New Zealand trip

Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrived in New Zealand on Sunday for a week-long trip, during which they plan to visit the city of

Australian MP says he and colleague barred entry to China

Sen. James Paterson said he and Rep. Andrew Hastie were due to take part in a study tour next month in Beijing organized by China Matters, an Australia-based think-tank. He said the Chinese Embassy in Canberra informed China Matters on Friday that the pair would not be allowed to enter the country.

Sri Lanka presidential elections: preliminary results favour Gotabaya Rajapaksa

A clearer picture of the results likely by noon after votes polled in all districts have been counted

White House: Trump having tests as part of medical checkup

The U.S. President is "anticipating a very busy 2020"

One dead as petrol protests spread in Iran

Demonstrations broke out after govt. announced price hike by 50% for first 60 litres and 300% for above that

Chinese soldiers help clean Hong Kong streets after protest

Their presence could stoke further controversy over city’s autonomous status.

Sri Lankan presidential rivals welcome record turnout

Both Rajapaksa and Premadasa camps see high numbers as good augury

Donald Trump asked about Ukraine probes, says Embassy official

He allegedly pressed Sondland to seek Kiev’s plan on Biden

China powers Africa’s digital dreams

In many African countries, the e-commerce ecosystem is beginning to take root

Releasing a terrorist for foreign hostages

The decision to free Anas Haqqani in exchange for two teachers has been widely criticised

Shifting sands in the Kingdom

Social and economic reforms in Saudi Arabia are opening up new avenues for its women

Fight for the future of Bolivia

Evo Morales’s resignation saw fierce protests by grass-roots organisations supporting him

Pakistan court allows former PM Nawaz Sharif to travel abroad for treatment

The four-week duration can be extended further on his doctors’ recommendations, according to the court order

Paris police use tear gas, water cannon on ‘yellow vest’ protests anniversary

The protests lost strength in recent months, going from tens of thousands of participants to just a few thousand, but the movement’s leaders called for people to turn out on Saturday to mark the first anniversary

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