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Belarus Has Released 123 Political Prisoners, Including A Key Opposition Leader, After Talks With The US
The release was by far the largest by Alexander Lukashenko since talks with US president Trump began earlier this year.
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Thailand And Cambodia Are Fighting Again Along Their Border, Killing 20 People, Despite A Ceasefire In July
On Dec. 7, Thailand’s military accused Cambodian forces of attacking Thai troops and injuring two soldiers, while Cambodia accused Thailand of using tanks and artillery.
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Japanese Girl Group XG’s Youngest Member Cocona Has Publicly Come Out As Transmasculine Non-Binary
“Now, I can finally say, ‘There’s nothing wrong with who I am inside,’”
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Bethlehem, Jesus’ Birthplace In The West Bank, Finally Lit Its Christmas Tree After Two Years Of Israel’s Genocide
For two years during Israel’s genocide, church leaders in Jerusalem and the West Bank have canceled all public Christmas celebrations and decorations in honor and in solidarity with all the Palestinians killed in Gaza.
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France’s President Went To China To Meet With Xi Jinping And Push Him To Help With A Ceasefire In Ukraine
On Thursday, Dec. 4, Macron sat down with Xi at Beijing's Great Hall of the People, where he urged China to help pressuring Russia toward a ceasefire.
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These Chinese White Dolphin Mascots Are So Chaotically Cute People Can’t Stop Watching Them
Inspired by Chinese white dolphins, the mascots, named Xiyangyang and Lerongrong, were created for China’s 15th National Games.
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A Massive Fire Broke Out In Hong Kong At An Apartment Complex, Killing 55 People With 279 Still Missing
Experts say the non-compliant, flammable mesh may have been a major factor in the fire, but the exact cause has not been confirmed.
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K-Pop Girl Group TWICE Performed In Taiwan After 10 Years, An Emotional Homecoming For Member Tzuyu
Thousands of fans gathered to welcome Tzuyu home after a decade since the 2016 incident.
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Massive Floods Hit Central Vietnam, Killing At Least 90 People And Destroying Thousands Of Homes
Typhoons and torrential rains across central and southern Vietnam this year have left 279 people dead or missing.
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Indigenous People In Brazil Broke Into COP30 To Protest For Land Protection And Climate Justice
“We want our lands free from agribusiness, oil exploration, illegal miners and illegal loggers.”
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South Korea Has Officially Recognized Same-Sex Couples As Spouses In National Census
Starting from Oct. 22, the Census has been updated to allow “spouse” or “cohabiting partner” as valid responses for same-sex household members.
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Austria Has Made It A Crime To Send Unsolicited Genital Images Or Dick Pics
The law cover all forms of electronic communication, including text, email, social media, even AirDrop and Bluetooth.