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Malaysia's migrant return plan chills Myanmar Rohingya

Markets mixed as China's Xi arrives for US talks

Pakistan confirms Afghan strikes after resident says Kandahar hit

Swiss voters expected to shun stricter neutrality

Thousands missing, aid needs mount one month after Nepal's deadly floods

Rapper-turned-PM faces first big test after Nepal disaster

Nepal flood victims look to PM Shah to press climate case at UN

Tuchel seeks tonic to England World Cup 'scar' in Spain showdown

Trump admin says there were 8 suicide attempts on US aircraft carrier

'Helps me cope': Catholic baptisms rise among French youth

Iranian satire 'Head to Head' draws a veil over the men

Colombians in Santa Marta stay inside after violence wracks the city

Archaeological 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris

Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit

UN Security Council demands 'urgent' aid for Gaza

The UN Security Council on Friday demanded aid be rushed to Gaza "at scale" as the head of the World Health Organization warned of a looming famine in the besieged Palestinian territory.

Influx of migrants at US-Mexico border poses conundrum for Biden

US border patrol and several states have found themselves overwhelmed lately, lacking resources to manage the thousands of migrants arriving from Mexico every day -- a crisis that has exposed President Joe Biden to intense attacks from his Republican opponents.

What to know about Milei's bid to liberalize Argentina's economy

Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei this week unleashed a mega-decree to change or scrap 366 economic rules in a country accustomed to heavy government intervention in the market.

Unique Ecuador nativity scene aims for historical accuracy

A hunchback with goiter, a child decapitated by a soldier, and a woman with a bloodied face are among the unusual figures in an Ecuador nativity scene that aims to provide a realistic depiction of historical life.

'Urban mining' offers green solution to old solar panels

As the world pivots from planet-warming fossil fuels to renewable energy, a new pollution problem is rearing its head: What to do with old or worn-out solar panels?

Sanderson elated as Premiership leaders Sale edge Saracens

Sale supremo Alex Sanderson was understandably delighted after the English Premiership leaders won 22-20 at home to fellow title contenders Saracens on Friday.

Schwarz wins Madonna di Campiglio slalom to top World Cup standings

Marco Schwarz edged to the top of the overall men's World Cup standings as he won Friday's Madonna di Campiglio slalom.

Jovic salvages point for ailing Milan at Salernitana

Luka Jovic saved a point for AC Milan at Salernitana with his last-gasp leveller in Friday's 2-2 draw at Serie A's bottom club.

Actor Charlie Sheen attacked in his Malibu home, suspect arrested

Actor Charlie Sheen was attacked in his luxury Malibu home, police said Friday, with the suspect arrested and charged with assault and burglary.

Stock markets mixed before Christmas break as US inflation cools

Global stock markets traded in a tight range Friday before the Christmas break, while Asia-focused tech shares were hammered after China announced additional curbs on online gaming.

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