- Hong Kong Contractors Used Unsafe Netting at Fire Site, Officials Say The New York Times
- China cracks down on calls for accountability over deadly Hong Kong blaze Al Jazeera
- Hong Kong arrests more suspects in fire probe as death toll hits 151
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Hong Kong Contractors Used Unsafe Netting at Fire Site, Officials Say – The New York Times
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Landmine casualties hit four-year high as treaty setbacks deepen – UN News
- Landmine casualties hit four-year high as treaty setbacks deepen UN News
- ASIA TODAY From Myanmar to Syria, anti-personnel mines claim record number of victims AsiaNews
- Landmine victims score high level in 4 years in Syria, Myanmar -ANHA
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IOM Mobilizes Emergency Response as Cyclone Ditwah Displaces 209K People Across Sri Lanka
Geneva/Colombo, 1 December – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is expanding its support to the Government of Sri Lanka’s appeal for international aid as the death toll from Cyclone Ditwah has risen to more than 350 people,…
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‘A big thank you to Indian and Pakistani armed forces’: Former Sri Lanka cricketer Angelo Mathews | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: As Sri Lanka continues to deal with heavy flooding and destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, former Sri Lanka cricketer Angelo Mathews has acknowledged the support coming from India, Pakistan and other countries. Mathews said the…
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Pakistan Navy rescues Sri Lankans stranded after deadly floods – Arab News
- Pakistan Navy rescues Sri Lankans stranded after deadly floods Arab News
- India permits Pakistani humanitarian overflights to Sri Lanka Dawn
- Sri Lanka declares state of emergency after floods leave hundreds dead and many missing BBC
- Sri Lanka…
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Trump reportedly gave Maduro ultimatum to relinquish power in Venezuela | Nicolás Maduro
Donald Trump reportedly gave Nicolás Maduro an ultimatum to relinquish power immediately during their recent call – but Venezuela’s authoritarian leader declined, demanding a “global amnesty” for himself and allies.
On Sunday, the US…
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Hong Kong’s Response to Deadly Fire Is Squeezed by China’s Firm Hand – The Wall Street Journal
- Hong Kong’s Response to Deadly Fire Is Squeezed by China’s Firm Hand The Wall Street Journal
- Photos from Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades AP News
- Mourners flock to site of deadly Hong Kong blaze as Beijing warns against protests
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First Thing: Death toll passes 1,000 in devastating floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand | US news
Good morning.
Sri Lanka and Indonesia have deployed their militaries to help victims of floods that have killed more than 1,000 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia in recent days.
Millions have been affected by a combination of…
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Landmine casualties hit 4-year high, driven by conflicts in Syria, Myanmar
Item 1 of 2 Old landmines that Thailand says were detonated and recovered near the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia are displayed during a media visit organized by the Royal Thai Army, following a ceasefire between Cambodia and…
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Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires | Hong Kong apartment fires
Authorities in Hong Kong have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to last week’s devastating fire, as they face growing criticism from residents over the arrests under national security laws of at least two civilians…
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