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UK vows 68% emissions cut by end of decade

Govt touts target as fastest reduction of any major economy

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California to ban gatherings, ‘non-essential’ activities

State takes emergency action as Covid-19 case numbers soar

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S. Africa misses first vaccine payment deadline: report

Payment delayed due to pending approvals from country's treasury

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New US jobless claims drop 75,000: official data

Latest weekly US jobless benefits fall to 712,000

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Brexit deal possible in ‘next few days’: Irish FM

Dublin believes a deal can be sealed if EU members hold firm

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18% of Olympic tickets sold in Japan to be refunded

The three-week refund window for domestic tickets is now closed as of Nov 30

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Italy curbs Christmas travel to avoid virus 'third wave'

New rules to act in tandem with existing regulations

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Bangladesh begins transfer of Rohingya to controversial island

Several hundred refugees leave for Bhashan Char island

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Japan prosecutors seek to question ex-PM Abe on spending scandal

Reports say his office failed to report eight million yen spent on political events over five years

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US labour board challenges Google moves against activist employees

Company has until Dec 16 to answer complaint regarding 'Thanksgiving Four' dismissal

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Cyclone hits Sri Lanka as southern India hunkers down

No casualties, less devastation than feared

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Family of S. Korean dictator’s assassin seek treason acquittal

Assassination of Park Chung-hee committed in service of country, argues assassin's sister

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Iran tops 1 million Covid-19 cases

Country records 49,348 total fatalities