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Fukushima disaster in focus again as 1,200 tons of fish wash up on Japanese beach
Dec 16, 2023 10:13Unprecedented 1,200 tons of fish have washed ashore in Japan’s Hokkaido for an “unknown” reason, Japanese officials say.
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Fighting in Sudan's safe haven triggers fresh exodus, opens new front in war
Dec 16, 2023 10:08Fresh fighting between the Sudanese army and paramilitaries has engulfed the aid hub of Wad Madani, triggering a new exodus of already-displaced civilians.
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US homelessness hits record high amid cost of living crisis
Dec 16, 2023 08:12The number of homeless people in the US soars to its highest level since 2007, as high costs of living push some of the most vulnerable Americans into shelters and the streets.
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Afghans gather in Kabul to express solidarity with Palestine
Dec 16, 2023 07:47People in the Afghan capital, Kabul, have held a gathering in a display of solidarity with Palestinians. The event aimed to raise awareness about the ongoing plight of the Palestinian people and to advocate for peace and justice.
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Shipping giants suspend journeys through Red Sea as Saudis voice concern
Dec 16, 2023 05:39Two major international shipping lines have suspended the transit of goods through the Red Sea as Saudis voice concern over the escalation of conflict in the West Asia region.
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EU fails to agree $54bn aid for Ukraine after Hungary veto
Dec 16, 2023 03:15Hungary has vetoed $55 billion in the European Union’s aid for Ukraine, in a double blow to Kiev as US funds are currently blocked in Congress amid resistance from Republican senators.
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Belarus says West ‘back-stabbed’ Ukraine
Dec 15, 2023 11:54President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus has warned the former Soviet republics about the West’s treachery, saying the US-led Western camp has “back-stabbed” Ukraine.
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Blizzards sweep across Russia, bringing massive snow falls
Dec 15, 2023 11:11Blizzards swept across swathes of Russia on Friday (December 15), carpeting Moscow in one of the biggest snow falls in decades and sowing chaos on major roads, where truck drivers battled with more than 20 centimeters of snow and strong winds.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters block highway in Philadelphia
Dec 15, 2023 09:48Activists calling for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel's war in Gaza blocked traffic on a major highway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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US Congress okays staggering $886bn military spending bill amid wars
Dec 15, 2023 05:18The US House and Senate have approved a massive $886-billion military budget for 2024, sending the document to the White House for President Joe Biden to sign it into law.