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German fireworks sales fizzle on climate anxiety

Duterte’s snub seems to center around Philippine Senator Leila de Lima, who is a staunch critic of the president and who has been in detention at the Philippine National Police Custodial Center since Feb. 24, 2017, on charges that she was involved in the illegal drug trade.

The Pentagon leaked footage of a drill showing special forces capture and lead away "terrorists" in a not-so-subtle message to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.

The timing of the broadcast error comes at a time of extreme tensions with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warning of a possible “Christmas gift” in the form of a long-range ballistic missile test, leaving some in fear of a real bomb attack.

Cruise holidays may offer relaxed atmosphere, great sights, luxury and beautiful destinations. But breaking rules on smoking can cost dearly.

Plane crashes into house in Kazakhstan killing 14

Ukraine farmers fear for livelihoods as president backs land sales

According to local reports, the plane, with 95 passengers and five crew members on board, was en route to the country's capital of Nur-Sultan when it crashed into a two-story building after losing altitude.

Sexist slurs mar Taiwan presidential elections

Philippines' Typhoon Phanfone toll jumps to 28

Peru McDonald's fined $250,000 after worker deaths

Ballooning dispute: America's giant inflatable rats under attack

Colombian botanist risking his life to preserve nature's memory

Brazil cocoa follows in footsteps of famed wines, boosting prices

Early data point to bubbly US holiday sales

Seahawks, 49ers battle for division crown in NFL season finale

Liverpool thrash Leicester to stretch lead as Tottenham, Man Utd close on Chelsea

Anti-racist group protests tweets about black Miss France 2020

US proposes remote ID requirement for drones

Brazil police probe attack on actors who made gay Jesus film

When the CBC recently aired the 1992 Christmas film, some viewers and Canadian media outlets noticed Trump's scene had been cut out and wanted to know why.

In the face of warnings from the U.S. Iran has resumed work on a reactor.

Mexico vows to take Bolivia to court over embassy spat

Despite political chatter, the USAF has selected 8 companies to complete projects on Turkish bases.

Israel's indicted Netanyahu faces party leadership challenge

Justice Minister Masako Mori called the crimes of Wei Wei and two accomplices truly "deplorable."

A global study reveals that illicit opioid use significantly increases death from a variety of conditions, including noncommunicable diseases, infectious diseases, suicide and unintentional injuries.

300 migrants rescued off Spain over two-day Christmas period

Typhoon Phanfone kills at least 16 in Philippines