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Finished incense sticks are bundled up at a factory in Fujian province, which supplies much of the world's incense

Burning Issue: China's Incense Makers Toil Ahead Of Lunar New Year

Burning issue: China's incense makers toil ahead of Lunar New Year

Hong Kong Readies For New Year Democracy Rally

Protesters vowed to continue their effort to push for greater democratic freedoms and police accountability in Hong Kong

Hong Kong readies for New Year democracy rally

Protest Songs: Paris Opera Musicians Chime In With Strike Concert

Paris Opera musicians set up on sunlit steps outside the Bastille Opera to play for several hundred passers-by

Protest songs: Paris Opera musicians chime in with strike concert

Colourful: Peter Wright will take on Michael van Gerwen

Wright Here, Right Now: 'Punk' Star Eyes World Darts Title

Wright here, right now: 'Punk' star eyes world darts title

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the world would soon 'witness a new strategic weapon'

Kim Jong Un: North Korea Ending Test Moratoriums

Kim Jong Un: North Korea ending test moratoriums

Over the past year, growing numbers of migrants from Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia have taken to the treacherous waters of the Channel in small fishing boats or inflatable dinghies

Fourfold Rise In Migrants Rescued In English Channel: Authorities

Fourfold rise in migrants rescued in English Channel: authorities

Asian markets followed Wall Street, which on Monday had its worst day in nearly a month, falling from record highs

World Stocks Close Out 2019 With Robust Gains

World stocks close out 2019 with robust gains

Phasing out nuclear power is making it hard to wean Germany off coal

Nuclear Energy News: Germany Shuts Down Atomic Plant As Part Of Final Phase Of Nuclear Withdrawal

Germany hopes to shut down all nuclear plants by the end of 2022.

'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' contains a brief scene where two minor female characters share a kiss

VIDEO: Man Turns To The Dark Side At 'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker' Screening Over Moviegoers' Cellphones

The man reportedly screamed at one moviegoer who tried filming the opening crawl and another who had received gotten a call.

A jar of Insane OG, a strain of marijuana, at the opening of 'Dr. Greenthumb,' a medical and recreational marijuana dispensary in Sylmar, California

After Early High, A Rude Awakening For Cannabis Stocks In 2019

After early high, a rude awakening for cannabis stocks in 2019

A relative mourns over the coffin of former FARC guerrilla Manuel Antonio Gonzalez on December 17, 2019, in Medellin, near the end of the deadliest year for the former Colombian rebels since a 2016 peace deal

2019 Deadliest Year For Colombia's Ex-FARC Combatants: UN

2019 deadliest year for Colombia's ex-FARC combatants: UN

A sprawling complex in Beijing offers wedding photos for couples who can't afford to travel

VIDEO: Groom Gets Revenge, 'Surprises' Bride On Wedding Day With Videos Of Her Having Sex With Brother-In-Law

The groom reportedly got the videos after installing security cameras in their new home as part of renovations.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had agreed to shutter the Sohae site during a summit last year with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Pyongyang as part of trust-building measuresÂ Â

North Korea News: Could Kim Jong Un Become More Aggressive In 2020?

North Korea shot off multiple missiles this year and has likely expanded its nuclear arsenal.

Iraqi protesters attacking the US embassy in Baghdad

US Embassy Personnel In Baghdad Safe, No Evacuation Planned

US embassy personnel in Baghdad safe, no evacuation planned

The showman chef, known as much for his ubiquitous black Savoyard hat as his "botanical" creations from local herbs and produce, had said he had no need of Michelin accolades

French Chef Fails In Michelin Lawsuit Over Lost Star

French chef fails in Michelin lawsuit over lost star

Once revered for rescuing the struggling car manufacturer, Ghosn was arrested at a Tokyo airport in a case that sent shockwaves through the business community

Bailed Tycoon Ghosn Flees To Lebanon From 'Rigged' Japan

Bailed tycoon Ghosn flees to Lebanon from 'rigged' Japan

Numerous exercises with Western navies have brought some progress along with better cross-border cooperation after leaders from the region agreed to bolster the fight against piracy in 2013

Captain, 7 Crew Abducted From Greek Oil Tanker In Cameroon Port

Captain, 7 crew abducted from Greek oil tanker in Cameroon port

Police officers check a car at the entrance of La Rinconada gated community, where the Mexican embassy is located, in La Paz, after Mexico was accused of colluding with Spanish diplomats to whisk a wanted Bolivian ex-minister out of the embassy

Mexico's Ambassador Leaves Bolivia After Expulsion

Mexico's ambassador leaves Bolivia after expulsion

The Central Jewish Council of Greece (KIS) urged authorities to seek out those responsible for daubing anti-semitic slogans at the synagogue at Trikala, home to one of Greece's oldest Jewish communities

Greek Jews Slam Synagogue Graffiti Attack

Greek Jews slam synagogue graffiti attack

Sunday night's deadly US air strikes on pro-Iranian Shiite militia have triggered protests in cities across Iraq

US Embassy Attack: Demonstrators Storm Baghdad Compound, Trump Blames Iran

Protesters chanting, "Death to America" broke through security doors and set a reception area on fire as Iraqi security forces watched. [Live Updates]

Macron has vowed to reform the French economy

Macron Set To Stand Firm In Pension Strike Standoff

Macron set to stand firm in pension strike standoff

White House official Peter Navarro said the US-China trade agreement would be signed in January 2020 following a technical review

US-China 'Phase One' Deal On Track For January: White House

US-China 'Phase One' deal on track for January: White House

Iraqi security forces stand guard as protesters hold a prayer inside the walls of the US embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone

Trump Expects Iraq To 'Use Its Forces' To Protect US Embassy In Baghdad

Trump expects Iraq to 'use its forces' to protect US embassy in Baghdad

Lebanon has imposed restrictions on dollar withdrawals and transfers abroad in an attempt to conserve dwindling foreign currency reserves

'The Banks Don't Care': Lebanese Scream For Their Dollars

'The banks don't care': Lebanese scream for their dollars

Members of the media wait in front of a house identified by court documents as belonging to former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn in a wealthy neighbourhood of the Lebanese capital Beirut

Lebanon Neighbours Welcome Ghosn, Activists In Uproar

Lebanon neighbours welcome Ghosn, activists in uproar

French media group Vivendi said in mid 2018 that it could sell up to half of the Universal Music Group, which it now estimates to be worth a total of 30 billion euros

Tencent-led Group To Take 10 Pct UMG Stake: Vivendi

Tencent-led group to take 10 pct UMG stake: Vivendi

Kenya's prized black tea isn't fetching the prices it once did

Kenya Tea Producers Turn Over A New Leaf As Prices Stumble

Kenya tea producers turn over a new leaf as prices stumble

Cyprus has expressed confidence in its judiciary following a controversial verdict in which a British teenager was found guilty of falsely claiming she was gang-raped

Cyprus Defends Courts After British Teen Convicted Over Rape Claim

Cyprus defends courts after British teen convicted over rape claim

President Denis Sassou Nguesso first came to power in 1979

Congo's Veteran President Set To Run Anew In 2021

Congo's veteran president set to run anew in 2021

GettyImages-Cruise Ship in Miami

181,000-ton Cruise Ship Crashes Into Pier, Incident Caught On Video [Watch]

The huge new cruise ship owned by MSC Cruises crashed into the pier in Palermo, Italy and suffered some damage.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said the new law was in response to China's efforts to interfere in the self-ruled island

Taiwan Passes Law Against China Influence Ahead Of Vote

Taiwan passes law against China influence ahead of vote

The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is one of several Russia is developing to Europe

Russia And Ukraine Finalise Gas Transit Deal Just Before Deadline

Russia and Ukraine finalise gas transit deal just before deadline

Uber warned earlier this year that it would oppose any change of status for its drivers, which will cost the company extra in social security costs

Uber Sues California Over Gig-economy Labor Law

Uber sues California over gig-economy labor law

A helicopter dumps water on a bushfire in the outer suburbs of Melbourne

Thousands To Sleep At Beaches As Fires Encircle Australian Towns

Thousands to sleep at beaches as fires encircle Australian towns

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