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Suspect in New York City subway fire killing charged with murder, arson

Suspect in New York City subway fire killing charged with murder, arson

According to the police account, the suspect used a lighter to ignite the clothes of a woman who appeared to be sleeping on a stationary train

France: Cyclone death toll in Mayotte rises to 39

France: Cyclone death toll in Mayotte rises to 39

Yemen's Houthis claim missile launch at Israel

Yemen's Houthis claim missile launch at Israel

Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina's son denies graft in $12.65 billion nuclear deal

Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina's son denies graft in $12.65 billion nuclear deal

Punters throng London's historic Christmas meat auction

Punters throng London's historic Christmas meat auction

Africa

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22 killed in South Nigeria crowd stampede

22 killed in South Nigeria crowd stampede

Congo sues Apple over alleged illegal mineral exploitation

W. Africa bloc gives military leaders more time to stay

UAE welcomes Somalia-Ethiopia agreement, praises Turkey's role in reaching the deal

Online row stirs debate in Nigeria after comments on UK Tory leader

Americas

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Suspect in New York City subway fire killing charged with murder, arson

Suspect in New York City subway fire killing charged with murder, arson

Trump says he'll seek the death penalty for 'rapists, murderers, and monsters'

Big banks, business groups sue US Fed over annual stress tests

Biden to decide fate of Nippon Steel's $15 billion bid for US Steel

Trump's TikTok love raises stakes in battle over app's fate

Asia

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Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina's son denies graft in $12.65 billion nuclear deal

Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina's son denies graft in $12.65 billion nuclear deal

South Korean opposition puts off plan to impeach acting president Han

China plans record $411 billion special treasury bond issuance next year, sources say

Philippines defends US missile system deployment, seeks to acquire its own

US, UK and EU condemn Pakistan military courts over sentencing of civilians

Europe

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France: Cyclone death toll in Mayotte rises to 39

France: Cyclone death toll in Mayotte rises to 39

Punters throng London's historic Christmas meat auction

Le Pen says days of new French government numbered

How Finnish youth learn to spot disinformation

The barnacle, Spaniards' favourite Christmas dish, imperilled by climate change

Gulf

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Saudi Arabia: 2 citizens executed for joining terrorist groups, hiding weapons, ammunition

Saudi Arabia: 2 citizens executed for joining terrorist groups, hiding weapons, ammunition

How GCC residents can get year-round access to Umrah

UAE leaders congratulate Bahrain King on accession anniversary

Indian PM Modi to visit Kuwait on December 21-22

Dubai’s Parkin signs deal to offer paid parking in Saudi Arabia

MENA

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Uncertainty clouds fate of Syrians in Egypt after Assad ouster

Uncertainty clouds fate of Syrians in Egypt after Assad ouster

Looting cripples food supply in Gaza despite Israeli pledge to tackle gangs

Turkey: 11 killed in blast at explosives factory, says minister

Syrian ex-rebel factions agree to merge under defence ministry

'No more fear': Stand-up comedy returns to post-Assad Syria