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Afghan bomber hits medical facility near Bagram Air Base
A powerful suicide bombing targeted an under-construction medical facility on Wednesday near Bagram Air Base, the main American base north of the Afghan capital, the U.S. military said.
Bougainville vote favors independence from Papua New Guinea
The South Pacific region of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly to become the world's newest nation by gaining independence from Papua New Guinea, results showed Wednesday.
No Christmas tinsel in Iraq, in solidarity with protesters
The Christmas tree in the middle of a central Baghdad plaza occupied by anti-government protesters is bare, save for portraits of those killed under fire from security forces. A tribute, the demonstrators explained, to a recent decision by Iraq's Christians to call off seasonal festivities to honor the losses.
Third Israeli election looks to prolong political stalemate
Barring a nearly unfathomable about-face, Israel was headed Wednesday toward an unprecedented third election within a year — prolonging a political stalemate that has paralyzed the government and undermined many citizens' faith in the democratic process.
S.Korea's employment growth tops 300,000 for 4 months
South Korea's employment growth topped 300,000 for the fourth consecutive month to November, statistical office data showed Wednesday.
Heavy floods affect 310,000 people in ROC, Ethiopia: UN
At least 170,000 people in the Republic of the Congo (ROC) have been hit by heavy rains while another 140,000 have been impacted by river flooding in Ethiopia, a UN spokesman said on Tuesday.
Libya's east-based parliament slams Erdogan's statement on sending troops
A committee of the east-based House of Representatives on Tuesday criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's statement on deploying troops in Libya.
Tunisian president meets Libya's UN-backed PM on enhancing relations
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Tuesday met with Libya's UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj to discuss strengthening bilateral economic ties and political consultation.
Uzbekistan's Central Election Commission ready for parliamentary elections early voting
Early voting for parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan will be held from Dec. 12-Dec. 18, the country's Central Election Commission (CEC) said Tuesday.
Tripura Blocks Mobile Data, SMS Services Amid Citizenship Bill Agitation
The Biplab Deb government on Tuesday blocked mobile internet and SMS services across Tripura for 48 hours in view of violent protests against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill. The move came amid violence that erupted during an 11-hour shutdown called by influential student groups in the Northeast to protest the central government's move which, they allege, could rob the region of its ethnic identity, reports NDTV.