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December 11, 2017 12:46 PM

California's Thomas Fire scorches area larger than New York City

The most destructive wildfire raging in southern California has expanded significantly, scorching an area larger than New York City. The Thomas fire in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties has consumed 230,000 acres in the past week. Fanned by strong winds, it has become the fifth largest wildfire rec...

December 11, 2017 12:43 PM

Venezuela opposition banned from running in 2018 election

Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro, says the country's main opposition parties are banned from taking part in next year's presidential election. He said only parties which took part in yesterday's mayoral polls would be able to contest the presidency. <br/><br/>Lea...

December 11, 2017 11:28 AM

Qatar signs $8-bn deal to buy 24 Typhoon fighters from Britain

Qatar has signed a multi-billion-dollar deal to buy 24 Typhoon fighters from Britain, its second major defence agreement in a week. The $8-billion deal was signed yesterday in Doha by Qatar&apos;s Defence Minister Khalid bin Mohammed al-Attiyah and his visiting British counterpart, Gavin Williamson....

December 11, 2017 8:07 AM

Japan, US, South Korea to hold missile tracking drill amid North Korea crisis

The United States, Japan and South Korea will hold two days of missile tracking drills starting today, as tensions rise in the region over North Korea&apos;s fast-developing weapons programs. Japan&apos;s Maritime Self-Defense Force said the exercises will be the sixth drills sharing information in ...

December 11, 2017 8:06 AM

Several places around the world experience first major snowfall of the season

Several places around the world are experiencing first major snowfall of the season creating travel woes for millions of people.Britain witnessed the heaviest snowfall in four years leading to widespread disruption as roads became hazardous and flights grounded following runway closures. Birmingham ...

December 11, 2017 7:47 AM

Iraq holds military parade celebrating victory over Islamic State

An Iraqi military parade in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone celebrated final victory over Islamic State yesterday, with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi looking on as troops marched in formation, their bodies spelling victory day in Arabic. <br/><br/>Abadi, who is also commande...

December 11, 2017 7:39 AM

At least 20 killed in Saudi-led airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi missile depot

At least 20 Houthi rebels were killed yesterday when Saudi-led coalition warplanes hit a missile depot in the Yemeni northwestern province of Hajjah. The depot exploded and caught fire after being hit by more than 10 airstrikes, the official said, without giving further details.<br/><br/&gt...

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