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Britons in 2 minds about ‘Christmas present’ Brexit deal

Agreement brings with it public relief – and some scepticism

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US to open ‘virtual’ diplomatic post in Western Sahara

It will be followed by fully functioning consulate, says Mike Pompeo

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Republicans block US$2,000 direct aid demanded by Trump

Nancy Pelosi vows to call House back on Monday to approve amendment in regular session

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Syria air defences intercept Israel missiles

War monitor says attack targets ‘positions of regime forces and Iran-backed militias’

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Fresh protests after Columbus police kill another black man

Officer Adam Coy, who has previous complaints of excessive force, faces the sack

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Blast hits Sinai gas pipeline

Smoke, flames visible 30km away

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Turkey to get China vaccine after tests show 91% efficacy

Ankara will initially receive 3 million doses of Sinovac, has option for 50 million more as it begins inoculations next month

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6.3-magnitude quake shakes Philippines on Xmas Day

Residents in Manila report buildings shaking, church service interrupted

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EU and Britain seal post-Brexit trade deal

Last-minute agreement will cushion economic blow of the United Kingdom’s imminent departure from the single market

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Russia sets records for virus cases, deaths

Health officials report 29,935 new infections, bringing the country's caseload to 2,963,688 – the fourth-highest in the world

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Virus-delayed Tokyo Olympic sponsors to extend contracts: organisers

Deal with domestic sponsors to extend  contracts by a year, secures much-needed additional funds 

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Thai PM calls for suppression of migrant smugglers, including corrupt govt officials

‘No one will be spared,’ says Defence Ministry spokesman

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EU-UK poised to announce post-Brexit trade deal

Last-gasp deal, if confirmed, will spare the two countries from trade tariffs