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Firefighters are seen at a building where a fire broke out in Osaka, western Japan December 17, 2021 in this photo taken by Kyodo.
International
Dozens feared dead in Japan building fire
Rescue workers carry a victim on a stretcher after a fire broke out at the World Trade Centre in Hong Kong, China December 15, 2021.
International
Hundreds trapped after fire in Hong Kong’s World Trade Centre
The conversation will take place at a moment of high tension in both countries' relations with the West.
International
Putin, Xi to hold talks amid tensions with West
India's Harnaaz Sandhu waves after winning Miss Universe 2021 during the 70th Miss Universe pageant in Eilat, Israel.
International
India’s Harnaaz Sandhu wins Miss Universe
A volunteer empties a ballot box in a voting station of Noumea, New Caledonia.
International
New Caledonia rejects independence from France
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Africa
South Africa’s president tests for COVID-19
Ukraine is at the centre of a crisis in East-West relations as it accuses Russia of massing tens of thousands of troops near its border.
International
G7 warns of ‘massive consequences’ if Russia invades Ukraine
Supporters of Julian Assange hold signs outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Britain on December 10, 2021.
International
US wins appeal over extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange
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Africa
Gunmen kill 14 gov’t-backed fighters in Burkina Faso ambush
An injured woman is moved by rescue personnel from the site of a truck crash near Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas state, Mexico.
International
Dozens of Central American migrants killed in Mexico crash
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International
Erdogan says Cyprus mosque attacks won’t go ‘unanswered’
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International
Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to four years in jail
Nearly one million people out of a 2.5 million population are registered to vote.
Africa
Gambians vote in presidential election
Authorities were setting up evacuation tents, but evacuations have been hampered by thick smoke, an official said.
International
Indonesia: Residents flee in panic after Mt Semeru erupts
The shooting took place on Tuesday afternoon at Oxford High School in Oxford, Michigan, a small community north of Detroit.
International
US: Student kills three, injures eight
Barbados' first president Sandra Mason, stands after being sworn in at midnight.
International
Barbados becomes a republic, renouncing British queen
Israel is the first country to shut its borders completely in response to a new and potentially more contagious coronavirus variant.
International
Israel tightens travel restrictions over new COVID variant
Ramaphosa said his government was considering making vaccines mandatory for certain activities and locations in a bid to increase uptake.
Africa
SA calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans

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