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British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell convicted of sex trafficking

She was key in facilitating late American financier Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of minors, says prosecutor

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Hong Kong journalists charged with conspiracy to publish ‘seditious’ content: police

This follows raid of pro-democracy news outlet Stand News’ office

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US appoints Rina Amiri as envoy to defend Afghan women’s rights

Scholar and mediation expert to address issues of ‘critical importance’ to Biden administration

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Brunei removes all countries from travel green list over Omicron threat

Policy takes effect from January 1, 2022

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Covid-19 ‘tsunami’ may overwhelm health system, worries WHO

Several countries already burdened by magnitude of virus cases; Omicron, Delta variants’ spread expected to further worsen situation

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UN Security Council issues rebuke on Myanmar massacre

Two humanitarian staff, four children among 35 dead in Christmas Eve killing

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Kids among 8 dead in Mexico shooting

Two gunmen open fire at homes in Silao over turf wars between rival drug cartels

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France extends nightclub closures as Covid-19 cases spike

Part of series of new measures announced this week to halt Omicron spread

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Philippines lifts ban on new open-pit mines

Activists slam move as shortsighted, says it shows misplaced development priorities

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WHO warns of ‘very high’ Omicron risk as Covid-19 surges worldwide

Despite data showing milder illness, UN agency warns variant’s rapid spread could still overwhelm hospitals

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Russian court orders rights group Memorial to close

Ban stands out in current climate, unimaginable just a few years ago

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US sees possible progress in Iran nuclear talks

Negotiators push for urgency in rolling back Tehran’s activities

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6 arrested in Hong Kong over ‘seditious publication’

Over 200 police personnel raid office of media outlet Stand News