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December 6, 2017 1:12 PM

Donald Trump to recognize Jerusalem as Israel capital

A senior US administration official has said President Donald Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and instruct the State Department to begin the multi-year process of moving the American embassy from Tel Aviv to the holy city. <br/><br/>Official said the landmark anno...

December 6, 2017 12:44 PM

UN: Babies' brains at risk from toxic pollution

The UN's children's agency, UNICEF, has said Asia accounts for more than 16 million of the world's 17 million infants living in areas with severe pollution. It is at least six times more than safe levels. In its report, UNICEF today said satellite imagery used to assess pollution leve...

December 6, 2017 12:43 PM

US House passes resolution condemning "ethnic cleansing" of Rohingyas

The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution condemning "ethnic cleansing" of Rohingyas and urging immediate restoration of humanitarian access to the Rakhine state, where unrest has forced over 600,000 Rohingya Muslims to flee to Bangladesh. <br/><br/>The House call...

December 6, 2017 11:33 AM

US: Wildfire continues to rage through city of Ventura

In the United States, a fast-moving, wind-fuelled wildfire continued to rage through the city of Ventura last evening, burning thousands of acres and leaving one dead. More than a thousand firefighters were struggling to contain the 'Thomas Fire' in southern California that has left at lea...

December 6, 2017 6:35 AM

At least 50 injured in Germany train crash

In Germany, at least 50 people were injured in a collision between a passenger train and a freight train near the city of Duesseldorf. <br/><br/>There was no immediate reason given for the crash. State Rail operator said, relevant authorities and rescue services are working at the scene ...

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