In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia

US makes a 'once in a generation effort' to boost military, diplomatic ties in Asia as it seeks to compete with China.

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Displaced Palestinian mother in Gaza gives birth to quadruplets

Iman al-Masry gave birth to four children at a hospital in southern Gaza after being forced from her home in the north.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/12/27/displaced-palestinian-mother-in-gaza-gives-birth-to-quadruplets?traffic_source=rss

Who’s in charge of Tunisia’s streets? Writing’s on the wall

Street art is a space for creative expression in Tunisia, and many artists take inspiration from current events.

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At least eight killed after severe storms batter eastern Australia

The dead include a nine-year-old child who was swept into a surging storm drain on the outskirts of Brisbane.

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Mary Jane Veloso case unresolved as Jokowi prepares to leave office

The Filipina, whose supporters say is a victim of human trafficking, was sentenced to death in Indonesia in late 2010.

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Plane held in France over trafficking concerns lands in India

Airbus A340 carrying 276 Indian passengers arrives in Mumbai early on Tuesday.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 671

As the war enters its 671st day, these are the main developments.

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Ukraine officially celebrates Christmas on December 25 for the first time

Change reflects Ukrainians' dismay at 22-month-old Russian invasion and their assertion of a national identity.

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Serbia police fire tear gas as opposition backers demand election annulled

President Aleksandar Vucic condemns 'attempted violent takeover' amid protests over alleged election fraud.

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Israeli forces ‘massacre’ at least 70 in Gaza’s al-Maghazi refugee camp

The attack is one of the deadliest of the nearly three-month-long war.

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‘Our hearts in Bethlehem’, says Pope in Christmas Eve mass, shadowed by war

The pontiff opens Christmas celebrations with a message for peace in the Holy Land amid Gaza's deadliest-ever war.

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How can aid get to Palestinians as Israel bombs Gaza?

UN Security Council votes to allow more supplies, but Israel's bombardment and ground offensive go on.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/12/24/how-can-aid-get-to-palestinians-as-israel-bombs-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Rebel attack in western Burundi kills at least 20

It is the second attack in two weeks by the RED-Tabara rebels, who have been largely inactive inside Burundi since 2021.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/23/rebel-attack-in-western-burundi-kills-at-least-20?traffic_source=rss

Will motion passed by UN Security Council on Gaza have any impact?

Resolution on aid has been watered down to avoid a US veto and omits call for an end to hostilities.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/12/23/will-motion-passed-by-un-security-council-on-gaza-have-any-impact?traffic_source=rss

Gaza media office says 100 journalists killed since Israeli attacks began

Palestinian journalist Muhammed Abu Hweidy latest to be killed in Israeli attack on his home in the east of Gaza City.

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More than 200 dead in 24 hours in Gaza as Israeli raids turn ‘more intense’

Death toll in Gaza during the 11-week assault hits 20,258 while 53,688 others are wounded.

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DR Congo’s provisional election results show lead for President Tshisekedi

Electoral authorities announce results of voting by diaspora in the US, Canada, South Africa, Belgium and France.

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Who might be the next US president?

Biden and Trump are frontrunners in an uncertain contest.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/12/22/who-might-be-the-next-us-president?traffic_source=rss

A Biden-Netanyahu rift? ‘Distraction’, Palestinian rights advocates say

Palestinian rights supporters dismiss reports of US-Israel disagreements as Biden maintains staunch backing of Gaza war.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 667

As the war enters its 667th day, these are the main developments.

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China tries to ‘bury the memory’ and trauma of zero-COVID era

A year after Beijing abandoned the policy's strict lockdowns and endless testing, its failures remain unaddressed.  

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/21/china-tries-to-bury-the-memory-and-trauma-of-zero-covid-era?traffic_source=rss