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16 people killed in an attack in Nigeria: Army
State Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the latest attack as "barbaric, brutal and uncalled for" and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice, his spokesman, Gyang Bere, told reporters.
Egypt floats ambitious plan to end Israel-Hamas war as death toll in an Israeli strike rises to 106
The proposal, worked out with the Gulf nation of Qatar, has been presented to Israel, Hamas, the United States and European governments but still appeared preliminary.
Afghan schoolgirls are finishing sixth grade in tears. Under Taliban rule, their education is over
Last week, U.N. special envoy Roza Otunbayeva expressed concern that a generation of Afghan girls is falling behind with each day that passes.
Iran Guards say Israeli strike kills senior general in Syria
There was no immediate comment from Israel, which has repeatedly said it will not allow arch-enemy Iran to expand its presence in Syria.
Ukraine says it shot down Russian fighter jets and drones as the country officially marks Christmas
The report said the attacks were aimed at southern and central regions of Ukraine, but that no casualties were immediately known.
Netanyahu says Gaza war exacting ‘heavy price’ on Israel army
Since Israel's ground assault began on October 27, the military has lost 153 soldiers in the Palestinian territory, including 10 on Saturday, making it one of the deadliest days for the army.
Indians held in France over human trafficking fears questioned
The 303 passengers of the Nicaragua-bound Airbus A340 operated by Romanian company Legend Airlines are holed up in the Vatry airport.
Pakistan Supreme Court returns appeal against conviction of former PM Imran Khan
The petition was filed with a plea to overturn the August 5 conviction of Khan by an additional sessions judge of the IHC for illegally selling state gifts, Dawn News reported.
13 dead, 46 injured in explosion at nickel-processing plant in Indonesia
An investigation showed the explosion happened when residual slag from the building's furnace flowed out and came in contact with flammable materials around the location.
Libya’s theatre stages comeback after country’s years of turmoil
Taking to stages in the capital Tripoli and Misrata, about 190 kilometres (120 miles) to the east, performers came from 11 cities around Libya.
UN urges rescue of 185 Rohingyas adrift in Indian Ocean
Since last year, more than 570 people, including Rohingya refugees, have been reported dead or missing at sea in the region.
Strong earthquake in China that killed at least 148 causes economic losses worth millions
The magnitude 6.2 quake struck in a mountainous region Monday night between Gansu and Qinghai provinces and about 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) southwest of Beijing.
RED-Tabara’s rebel attack in Africa’s west Burundi kills 20: Government
Formed in 2011, RED-Tabara is thought to have between 500 and 800 fighters and has been behind most of the deadly attacks in Burundi since 2015.
Chatty robot ElliQ helps seniors in US fight loneliness through AI companionship
Although a device like ElliQ might have short-term benefits, it could make people less likely to seek human contact.
13 unaccompanied minors among the more than 300 Indian passengers held in France
The civilian protection unit of the Marne department said the Airbus jet was carrying 13 unaccompanied minors as well as accompanied minors with ages ranging from 21 months to 17 years.
Nowhere safe in Gaza, UN says after Israeli evacuation order
The UN Agency for Palestine Refugees tweeted that the latest order would affect more than 150,000 people, with an estimated 1.9 million people displaced by the war.
One person killed, another injured in shooting at Florida shopping mall
Several other mall patrons also suffered injuries during the shooting, with one person having chest pain and another reporting a broken arm, police said.
Prague university shooting: Czech Republic holds a national day of mourning for the victims
Authorities said that 13 people died at the scene in the Faculty of Arts of Charles University and one died later in a hospital.
China earthquake death toll rises to 148
The quake was China's deadliest since 2014 when more than 600 people were killed in southwestern Yunnan province.
Three foreign nationals are among the wounded in a Prague university shooting that saw 14 killed
Police have so far given no details about the victims or a possible motive for the shooting at the building located near the Vltava River in Jan Palach Square.