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World ushers in 2019 with dazzling fireworks, celebrations
Jan 01, 2019 05:58A selection of photos shot during the 2019 New Year celebrations from around the world:
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Russia's Tupolev Tu-22M3M long-range bomber performs debut flight (Video)
Dec 31, 2018 08:40An upgraded version of Russia’s Tupolev Tu-22M, a strategic long-range missile-carrying bomber, has performed its debut flight.
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Iran takes part in Syria's reconstruction projects
Dec 31, 2018 04:25Syria’s Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade has led a delegation to the Iranian capital to discuss ways how to improve bilateral ties.
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Serbians protest against government for fourth week
Dec 30, 2018 04:48People in Serbia have staged anti-government demonstrations in the capital, Belgrade, for a fourth week.
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Flash floods hit Syrian refugee camp
Dec 29, 2018 03:28Heavy rain and flooding wreaked havoc in Syria's Atma refugee camp, Turkish NGO Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) said in a written statement on Friday, December 28.
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Thousands protest against corruption in -25°C Mongolia (Video)
Dec 28, 2018 13:15Thousands of Mongolians weather the minus-25 degree Celsius cold, at the central Square of Ulaanbaatar as they demand the speaker of Parliament Enkhbold Miyogomba to step down, in one of the biggest peaceful demonstration happened in Mongolia since the country saw anger among citizens being triggered by corruption, bribery scandals and government funds embezzled by politicians this autumn.
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Iranian people, officials attend funeral service for late Ayatollah Shahroudi
Dec 26, 2018 04:17A funeral procession for the Chairman of Iran's Expediency Council Ayatollah Seyyed Mahmoud Hashemi-Shahroudi has seen a massive turnout, with Iranian people, along with government officials, take part in a large funeral procession in the capital, Tehran.
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Indonesia: Western Java after deadly tsunami
Dec 25, 2018 03:24Footage shows the devastation in western Java's Pandeglang regency, Indonesia, on Monday, following a deadly tsunami that killed at least 373 people and left over 1,000 injured. The country's disaster management agency reported that at least 128 people are also missing.
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Drone footage shows tsunami aftermath as death toll continues to climb
Dec 24, 2018 05:40Drone footage of Villa Stephanie & Resort and Carita Beach shows the devastation from the tsunami which hit the area Saturday night.
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Death toll from Indonesia's tsunami soars to 168
Dec 23, 2018 03:13A tsunami following a volcanic eruption killed at least 168 people when it slammed without warning into popular beaches around Indonesia's Sunda Strait on Saturday night, cutting a swathe of destruction and triggering mass panic as it swept inland.