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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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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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Suu Kyi gambles reputation in Rohingya case

Boris Johnson visits Hindu temple, vows to partner with Narendra Modi to build new India

Hong Kong sees biggest protests since democrats’ election boost

Thousands of people displaced in Sri Lanka’s north, east provinces due to torrential rain

Trump: Giuliani wants to take information to Barr, Congress

Malaysia’s ruling party makes fresh push for Anwar to take over as PM

Watch | Man eats $120,000 piece of art — a banana taped to the wall

“Art performance ... hungry artist,” David Datuna said, as he peeled the fruit and took a bite.

Iran says new budget bucks U.S. oil embargo, uses Russian loan

Iran is in the grips of an economic crisis. The U.S. re-imposed sanctions that block Iran from selling its crude oil abroad, following President Trump’s decision to withdraw from Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Houston police sergeant shot and killed; suspect in custody

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Sgt. Christopher Brewster’s death at a media briefing late Saturday. Police officials said in a tweet that the 32-year-old officer was shot around 6 p.m.

Students keep driving protests demanding change in Chile

President Sebastiŕn Piũera has already canceled some interest payments on student loans, but protesters are demanding more relief for education payments and related debt.

Indian-American Democratic congresswoman Pramila Jayapal tables resolution in U.S. House on easing of restrictions on Kashmir

The resolution urges India to lift the remaining restrictions on communication and to restore internet access across all of Jammu and Kashmir as swiftly as possible.

Four dead in shooting near Mexico’s presidential residence

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was traveling outside of Mexico City on Saturday.

Morning digest: Priyanka, Akhilesh link Unnao rape case accused to BJP; Income Tax Department raids stock brokers, and more

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In Florida, Trump says he’s Israel’s best White House friend

The American Israeli Council is financially backed by one of Mr. Trump’s top supporters, the husband-and-wife duo of Sheldon and Miriam Adelson.

Hong Kong gears up for mass rally as government appeals for calm

Police gave the green light to Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) - organiser of largely peaceful million-strong marches in June - to hold the rally

North Korea says it carried out ‘very important test’

The KCNA report did not specify what was tested, but the site has previously been used to launch rockets into space as well as test missile engines.

American Samoa declares measles outbreak, schools closed

In the neighbouring independent nation of Samoa, over 60 people have died, mostly children, from measles and more than 4,000 were infected since the outbreak started in mid-October, health officials said

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservatives see lead cut: poll

Britain’s Opposition Labour party has increased its support by four points in the last week, cutting the lead held by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to

Would be surprised if North Korea acted hostilely: Trump

The U.S. President’s remarks came in response to a question after North Korea’s ambassador to the U.N. Kim Song said that denuclearization is off the table in talks with the U.S.

Pensacola naval base shooting: shooter hosted dinner party and watched videos of mass shootings before attack, says official

The official, under the condition of anonymity, also said the FBI was examining social media posts and investigating whether he acted alone or was connected to any broader group

Drone targets Iraqi cleric Sadr’s home

This comes a day after armed men attacked anti-govt. protesters, killing 17

U.S. resumes talks with Taliban in Doha

Washington resumed talks with the Taliban in Qatar on Saturday, a U.S. source said, three months after President Donald Trump abruptly halted

Iran, U.S. swap prisoners amid tensions

Chinese-born American Xiyue Wang had been imprisoned in Iran over spying charges

India hires lobbying firm Cornerstone to reach out to Democrats

This comes after several Democrat lawmakers criticised New Delhi’s decision to dilute Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir

Protesting for reform in education, getting charged with sedition

Students held rallies across 50 Pakistani cities seeking greater say in the running of universities

Red tourism is part of President Xi’s anti-poverty drive

Places associated with the 1949 revolution, like Zunyi and Huamao, are attracting many visitors

A WWII artefact finds its rightful owner

How a descendent of the Diwan of Multan traced the journey of a Japanese family’s photo album

Sri Lankan Malayalis keep their Kerala connection alive

Narayana Guru has become a unifying force among the Malayalam-speaking people

Nobel science laureates stress urgency of addressing climate

James Peebles says he is excited about the wave of youthful climate change protesters, Esther Duflo cautioned that dealing with climate change ‘will require a change in behaviour, particularly in the rich countries’

Iraqi officials raise death toll at anti-government protests to 25

The attack was among the deadliest since October 1.

Trump, S.Korea’s Moon discuss trying to maintain talks with N.Korea

The two leaders agreed that the situation has become “severe” and that “dialogue momentum should be maintained to achieve prompt results from denuclearisation negotiations,” South Korea's presidential Blue House said in a statement.

Mexico announces its biggest oil discovery in three decades

Octavio Romero, head of the state-owned oil company Petroleos Mexicanos, said the on-shore field has proven, probable and possible reserves of 500 million barrels of crude equivalent.

No let-up in French strikes with fresh turmoil awaited

The challenge thrown to President Emmanuel Macron over his plans for radical pension reform has seen hundreds of thousands take to the streets and key transport services brought to a standstill.

Evo Morales leaves Mexico on ‘temporary’ trip to Cuba

The person said Mr. Morales was scheduled to see the same Cuban medical team that attended to him in Bolivia.

Russian Foreign Minister to meet Pompeo next week

Mr. Pompeo and Mr. Lavrov have met several times in the past year, including in New York and in Russia. They have spoken by phone infrequently but have not held face-to-face talks in Washington.

Morning digest: Unnao rape victim succumbs to burn injuries, NHRC orders probe into killing of Hyderabad rape accused, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

Congressional legislation introduced to name post office after slain Sikh police officer Dhaliwal

The bill, tabled by Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher in the House of Representatives, provides that the post office located at 315 Addicks Howell Road in Houston be named the “Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office”.

India-U.S. partnership evolving fast: Shringla

The bilateral trade between the two countries has been growing at 10 per cent year-on-year basis, says India’s Ambassador to the U.S.

US agency completes implementation of H-1B electronic registration process for 2021 cap season

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services would start accepting the H-1B petitions from April 1, 2020 for the next fiscal year

Elon Musk did not defame British cave explorer: Jury

Elon Musk said Vernon Unsworth’s comments in an interview with CNN were an unprovoked attack on his sincere and voluntary efforts to help in the rescue.

Co-chair of India caucus George Holding to retire

A re-drawing of Congressional district lines, which has resulted in Mr. Holding’s district turning Democrat, was part of the stated reason for his decision.

Saudi king calls Trump, expresses ‘anger’ over ‘barbaric’ U.S. naval air base shooting

Eight others including at least two law enforcement officials were injured in the attack at the U.S. naval air base Pensacola, Florida, on December 6 morning.

Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn clash in final debate before U.K. election

Boris Johnson, a Conservative who supports Britain’s exit from the European Union, tried to portray Jeremy Corbyn as a waffler with no firm Brexit stance who would plunge the U.K. into more uncertainty.

Merkel makes her first visit to Auschwitz

She also hailed a new $66 mn donation for the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation

Biden snaps at questioner when asked about son

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden snapped at a questioner during a campaign event in Iowa on Thursday after the man asked about his son’s

Watch | 'Power of Siberia' gas pipeline cements China-Russia bond

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday remotely inaugurated the “Power of Siberia” gas pipeline — a massive

3 killed in shooting at U.S. Navy base

Suspect gunned down soon after he shot dead two and injured several others

We are killed in cold blood by Turkish proxies: Syrian Kurds

Ankara’s offensive on Kurdish forces caused mass displacement

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