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Campaign against British tabloids gathers momentum

The ‘Stop Funding Hate’ campaign is urging companies to stop advertising with tabloids




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Almost 70 killed in month of Rakhine violence: Myanmar army

The army hit out at Human Rights Watch’s figures, accusing Rohingyas of arson.




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Giuliani the favorite as Trump weighs secretary of state

Although Mr. Giuliani has little foreign policy experience, the official said there was no real competition for the job as the nation’s top diplomat.




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Demonetisation: Prachanda dials Modi, seeks help

Hundreds of thousands of Nepalese, who earn a living by working as daily-wage labourers in India, visit the neighbouring country seeking medical treatment or rely on Indian markets to purchase daily essentials, are said to be holding big chunk of scrapped Indian bank notes.




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China’s first aircraft carrier ‘combat ready’: Official

Liaoning, which had previously been described in Chinese media as a surface platform for tests and training, has now "formally been described as having a real combat capacity," the state-run Global Times said.




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Ban hopes U.S. doesn’t abandon Paris pact

"I spoke to the President-elect last week and I remain optimistic about our efforts to control climate change," says Ban Ki-moon.




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Egyptian court cancels death sentence of Morsi, Badie




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Russia launches offensive in Syria, airstrikes hit Aleppo

The offensive began hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump discussed Syria over the phone and agreed on the need to combine efforts in the fight against terrorism.




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Trump, Pence meeting in New York on Cabinet picks

"Our work will provide a strong foundation for the new transition team leadership as they move into the post-election phase, which naturally is incorporating the campaign team in New York who drove President-elect Trump to an incredible victory last Tuesday," Mr. Rogers said.




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‘Trump victory second deepavali for Hindus’

"This is the best thing that could have happened to the Hindus. Mr. Trump is committed to fighting Islamic terrorism to its end," Mr. Kumar told The Hindu.




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Racist post against Michelle causes outrage




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Russia-Pak.-China forum clouds Afghan donor meet

This has fuelled speculation of a growing axis spurred by new ties between Moscow & Islamabad




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U.S. could join China’s ‘Belt and Road’ initiative

An embrace of the China-led AIIB could be on the cards under a Trump administration




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Michigan man threatens to set hijab-wearing woman on fire




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U.K. govt. doesn’t have a Brexit strategy: Document




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Obama confident of policy continuity

On his final foreign tour, U.S. President says Trump is committed to NATO and other key alliances




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John Kerry makes appeal to save the climate

The realities of holding office are different from being on the campaign trail, he says, hinting at Trump




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No surge of white nationalism: Dhillon




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168 House Democrats ask Trump to rescind Bannon’s appointment

"We strongly urge you to rescind this appointment immediately and build a diverse White House staff who are committed to the core American values of inclusiveness, diversity and tolerance," the letter delivered to the Trump said.




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Nikki Haley to meet Trump, could be Secretary of State

Earlier in the day, a close aide of Mr. Trump from South Carolina said that Ms. Haley was being considered for a Cabinet position, including that of the Secretary of State.




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Centuries-old Ten Commandments tablet goes under hammer for $850,000

The tablet was put up for sale by Rabbi Shaul Deutsch, founder of the Living Torah Museum, in Brooklyn, New York, with the stipulation that the buyer must put it on public display, the auction house said.




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Islamic State killed 300 former policemen south of Mosul, HRW says

Human Rights Watch said some of the former policemen were separated from a group of about 2,000 people from nearby villages and towns who were forced to march alongside the militants last month as they retreated north to Mosul and the town of Tal Afar.




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Convicted killer who gave up on his case executed in Georgia

Steven Frederick Spears (54) was convicted of murder in the August 2001 slaying of his ex-girlfriend Sherri Holland.




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U.S.-born panda twins struggle in China as they know only English

Sisters Meilun and Meihuan still prefer American crackers to Chinese bread ... and Chinese is Latin to them.




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We made Hillary a better candidate: Sanders

Releases book that he says is a manifesto for future political action and only way to revive Democratic Party.




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U.K. drops Lords reform plan

A government- instigated report had earlier suggested measures to limit the powers of the Lords




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Trump, Pence true friend of Israel, says Israeli ambassador

"We look forward to working with the Trump administration, with all of the members of the Trump administration, including Steve Bannon, and making the US—Israel alliance stronger than ever," Mr. Dermer said in response to a question.




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Philippine dictator set to be buried at heroes' cemetery

"There will be no state funeral. It will be very simple, the body will be carried on a hearse then brought to his tomb," Mr. Albayalde said.




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Anti-Muslim Buddhist monk in Myanmar: Trump ‘similar to me’

The world singled us out as narrow-minded. But as people from the country that is the grandfather of democracy and human rights elected Donald Trump, who is similar to me in prioritizing nationalism, there will be less finger-pointing from the international community.




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Contenders for key jobs in Trump administration

A senior Trump official said the job of national security adviser has been offered to retired Lieutenant General Michael Flynn.




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Trump meets Japanese Prime Minister Abe

This was Mr. Trump’s first meeting with a foreign leader after he was voted to power in one of the most surprising results of a US presidential election held on November 8.




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German Minister sets out tough line on Brexit




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Turkey’s free press withers under crackdown




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Plane carrying 4 crashes, causes explosions in Nevada

Disaster's cause as yet unknown; multiple casualties, says report.




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China state media warn Trump against renouncing free trade deals

Chinese state media has warned Mr. Trump against isolationism and interventionism, calling instead for the United States to actively work with China to maintain the international status quo.




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IS has 60-80 operatives in Europe: Dutch expert

Says flush-out ops in Iraq, Syria are scattering the group and the continent faces a real threat.




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Dalai Lama preaches in Mongolia, risking China’s fury

On Friday, China’s Foreign Ministry strongly urged Mongolia to deny the Dalai Lama a visit for the sake of a "sound and steady" development of bilateral ties.




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UAE-based Indian girl in International Children’s Peace Prize race

In line with the tradition, this year’s prize will be awarded by 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus in the Hall of Knights (Ridderzaal) in The Hague on December 2.




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El-Sissi says don't 'jump to conclusions' on Trump

"We have to distinguish between the rhetoric that takes place within presidential campaigns and the real and actual administration of a country after the inauguration," he said.




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Pramila Jayapal: Trump will prey on people’s fears but I will fight it out

Sees in his choice of Jeff Sessions and Bannon a white supremacist agenda that goes against U.S. ethos.




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Tintin drawing sells for record 1.55 mn euros in Paris

Artcurial’s comics expert Eric Leroy described the "Explorers on the Moon" as "a key moment in the history of comic book art... it has become mythic for many lovers and collectors of comic strips.




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15 missing in Indonesia boat accident

After a speedboat collided with a Vietnamese cargo vessel




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Donald Trump demands apology from ‘very rude’ Hamilton cast




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Activists, Democrats outraged by Trump team

They fear that the incoming administration will push a divisive agenda; Obama says won’t comment on appointments.




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Dalai Lama visits Mongolia despite China’s objections




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Arch-rivals Trump and Romney meet, discuss world affairs

"We had a far-reaching conversation with regards to the various theaters in the world where there are interests of the United States of real significance," Mr. Romney told reporters.




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China launches world’s longest quantum communication line




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Seven children killed in rebel shelling of school

After Syrian rebel shelling of the school in government-held western Aleppo.




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Sikh harassed, woman attacked after bandanna mistaken for hijab in U.S.

Latest in 437 reports of racist slurs, hateful intimidation or harassment since Trump won the presidential poll.




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Growing clamour among U.K. public that Queen must pay for palace repairs

“Make Royals Pay for Palace Renovation” plea urges her to shell down £370 million from her own pocket.