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Bolsonaro says U.S. won't impose tariffs on Brazilian steel
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said his American counterpart Donald Trump assured him on Friday that he will not impose tariffs on the South American country's steel and aluminum.
Lebanon's new PM says he plans a government of experts
Lebanon's newly designated prime minister said Friday he plans to form a government of experts and independents to deal with the country's crippling economic crisis. Hours after he spoke, riots by his opponents broke out in Beirut, leaving at least seven soldiers injured.
Space Force will start small but let Trump claim a big win
President Donald Trump celebrated on Friday the launch of Space Force, the first new military service in more than 70 years.
India bans citizenship law protests as death toll hits 14
Police banned public gatherings in parts of the Indian capital and other cities for a third day Friday and cut internet services to counter growing protests against a new law that critics say marginalizes Muslims. Fourteen people have died so far and more than 4,000 have been detained, officials said.
US watching North Korea for 'Christmas gift' missile launch
The U.S. is closely watching North Korea for signs of a possible missile launch or nuclear test in the coming days that officials are referring to as a "Christmas surprise."
House fire kills 3 children, 2 adults in Alabama
Three children and two adults died in what appeared to be an accidental fire at a mobile home in rural north Alabama, a coroner said Friday.
Japan eases export controls against SKorea ahead of summit
Japan's trade ministry said Friday that it has eased controls on exports to South Korea of one of three chemicals used in semiconductors that it had restricted, a sign of a thaw between the two countries just days before their leaders meet in China.
Official: 2 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at municipal building
Two people were killed and two wounded Friday morning in a shooting at a government facility in North Carolina, according to city officials, who said they had stabilized the situation.
North Macedonia: Hundreds protest dangerous air pollution
Hundreds of high school students were protesting outside the government building in North Macedonia's capital on Friday, demanding authorities take urgent action to tackle dangerous air pollution in many of the country's cities.
Death toll in attack on Moscow security officers rises to 2
The death toll in the shooting outside the Moscow headquarters of Russia's main security agency has risen to two, officials said Friday as investigators pressed to uncover the assailant's motives.