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Denmark sees record precipitation for 2023

COPENHAGEN, Dec 20, 2023 (AFP) - A record amount of precipitation fell in Denmark in 2023, meteorologists said Wednesday, noting…

US and Venezuela swap prisoners, ‘Fat Leonard’ as tensions ease

By Danny Kemp with Javier Tovar in Caracas WASHINGTON, Dec 20, 2023 (AFP) - The United States released an ally…

Trump cases thrust Supreme Court into US election fray

By Chris Lefkow and Selim Saheb EttabaWASHINGTON, Dec 20, 2023 (AFP) - The US Supreme Court played a critical role…

China warns Manila to ‘act with caution’ after maritime clashes

BEIJING, Dec 21, 2023 (AFP) - China has warned the Philippines that it "must act with caution", Beijing's foreign ministry…

N. Korea’s Kim warns of ‘nuclear attack’ if ‘provoked’ with nukes

SEOUL, Dec 21, 2023 (AFP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned Pyongyang will not hesitate to launch a…

Icelandic volcano eruption eases as evacuated village remains off limits

REYKJAVIK, Dec 20, 2023 (AFP) - A volcanic eruption that rocked Iceland this week diminished in intensity for a second…

Hospital doctors in England start longest strike yet over pay

By Nicholas McAVANEY, Rashid BAXTER LONDON, Dec 20, 2023 (AFP) - Hospital doctors in England hit out Wednesday at a…

Malaysia bans Israeli-flagged ships in response to Gaza war

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20, 2023 (AFP) - Malaysia banned on Wednesday Israeli-flagged cargo ships from docking at its ports in…

UN Security Council due to vote on delayed Gaza resolution

By Gregory WALTON, Amelie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS UNITED NATIONS, United States, Dec 20, 2023 (AFP) - The United Nations Security Council was…

US bans pharmacy Rite Aid from facial recognition use

WASHINGTON, Dec 19, 2023 (AFP) - Pharmacy group Rite Aid was ordered Tuesday to stop using facial recognition for the…

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