In Brief: Typhoon kills at least 230 people in the Philippines, Saudi-led coalition kills dozens in Yemen, U.N. Security Council unanimously imposes new sanctions on North Korea, Suicide bomber kills at least 3 near Kabul intelligence agency, U.N. overwhelmingly denounces U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital, At least 61 dead after days of violence in Ethiopia, Ugandan Parliament passes law allowing President Museveni to seek re-election, Catalan separatists regain majority in regional election, Peruvian President narrowly avoids impeachment, Car deliberately plows into crowd in Melbourne, Australia.
Yemen
- Saudi-led airstrike kills 10 in Sanaa
- Cholera outbreak infects over 1 million people
- Saudi-led airstrikes kill at least 9, including 5 children in Southern Yemen
- U.S. calls for delivery of U.N. aid shipments to Yemen
The Philippines
- At least 230 killed in massive typhoon
- Fire in shopping mall kills 37
- Maoist rebels attack soldiers on typhoon relief duty
- Military removes navy chief
- President Duterte declares unilateral ceasefire with communist rebels for Christmas
- Ferry capsizes with 252 on board, at least 5 dead
North Korea
- U.S. blames North Korea for ‘WannaCry’ cyber attack
- Soldier flees to South Korea via heavily fortified border
- U.N. Security Council unanimously imposes new sanctions on North Korea
- Foreign Ministry says new U.N. sanctions an act of war
Palestine
- 2 Palestinians killed along border with Israel
- U.N. decries Israel’s killing of Gaza amputee
- President Abbas meets King Salman and Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh
- Indonesia to allow tariff-free import of some Palestinian goods
- Hamas leader says Palestinian unity deal is collapsing
- Abbas calls on France to step up as he rejects U.S. as peace broker
Israel
- Military strikes Hamas targets in Gaza after Palestinian rocket attacks
- Authorities find no wrongdoing in Palestinian amputee’s death
- Thousands protest against Netanyahu in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
- Two Kosovo men plead guilty to plotting to attack Israeli soccer team
Egypt
- Security forces kill 5 suspected militants in Northern Egypt
- Military officer killed in attack on military airport
- Hundreds attack Coptic church in Cairo, 3 injured
- Security forces kill 9 suspected militants in Sharqiya
Iraq
- Kurdish protesters set fire to party offices in Northern Iraq
- 3 killed, 80 wounded in protests in Kurdish town of Ranya
- Iraqi Kurdish security forces raid local broadcaster NRT, take it off air
- Opposition groups quit Iraqi Kurdish government
Zimbabwe
- Military leader Chiwenga set to retire
- 1st white farmer gets land back under new President
- President appoints former army chief as party VP
- Military chief looks set for Vice Presidency
Great Britain
- U.S military fires shots as man tries to force entry to Royal Air Force base
- 4 arrested for plotting terrorist attacks
- U.S. President Trump to visit Britain in February, will not meet Queen Elizabeth
- Deputy PM resigns after pornography scandal
- Theresa May says Russia is trying to weaponize information
- Foreign Minister tells Russia “we can’t ignore your election meddling”
France
India
- Bus accident kills at least 32 in Northern India
- Ruling party pulls ahead in local elections after tight race
Uganda
- 6 members of Parliament ejected in debate to extend rule of President Museveni
- Parliament passes law allowing President to seek re-election
China
- Air force conducts drills in Sea of Japan and around Taiwan
- China condemns U.S. ‘Cold War mentality’ on national security
- China jails 44 Taiwanese for fraud
- Authorities punish over 8,000 people for misuses of government funds
Somalia
- Security forces arrest former minister in raid
- Lawmakers seek to impeach president amid political crisis
Bangladesh
Honduras
Afghanistan
- Suicide bomber kills at least 3 near Kabul intelligence agency
- Gunmen seize building in Kabul, fire on security forces
- U.S Vice President Pence makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan
Ethiopia
Moldova
Albania
Japan
- Japan to expand ballistic missile defense with ground-based radar stations
- Cabinet approves missile defense system amid North Korea threat
United States of America
- U.N. overwhelmingly denounces U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
- VP Pence delays trip to Egypt and Israel because of U.S. tax vote
- U.S. vetoes U.N. call for withdrawal of Trump Jerusalem decision
- At least 3 killed in train derailment in Washington State
- Trump threatens Jerusalem opponents with U.S. funding cutoff
- U.S. sanctions Myanmar, South Sudan, and Gambian individuals for rights violations, corruption
- U.S. restores trade benefits to Gambia and Swaziland
Spain
- Catalan separatists regain majority in regional election
- Former Catalan leader calls on talks with Spain
- PM Rajoy refuses to negotiate with former Catalan leader, is willing to talk to new Catalan leader
- Rajoy rules out national election
- King Felipe warns separatists, urges unity
Greece
Cameroon
Italy
Bulgaria
- Authorities arrest gang suspected of smuggling migrants to Western Europe
- Parliament passes anti-corruption law under E.U. pressure
Argentina
South Africa
- Ramaphosa wins election as ANC president
- ANC calls for nationalizing central bank
- ANC decides on Israel embassy downgrade
Iran
Poland
- Pilot ejects before crash, survives
- E.U. launches unprecedented disciplinary measures against Poland, says judicial reforms threaten the rule of law
- President signs judicial overhaul bills into law
Libya
Russia
- Authorities detain Norwegian citizen over suspected spying
- U.S. sanctions Chechen leader, 4 others under Magnitsky Act
- Russia negotiates more arms sales to Serbia
- Russian hackers targeted more than 200 journalists globally
- Opposition candidate Navalny clears first step towards Presidential candidacy
Finland
Vietnam
- Police orders prosecution of oil firm official in corruption crackdown
- Court upholds jail term for prominent activist
Tunisia
Mexico
- At least 12 dead in bus crash excursion to Mexican ruins
- Journalist shot dead at Christmas celebration at son’s school
- 6 bodies hung from bridges near Los Cabos tourist resort
- Governor of Nuevo Leon requests leave to run for President
- Murders hit record high in 2017
Kenya
- Police raid Islamic school, arrest teachers and detain 100 children
- At least 2 people killed in a fire at popular nightclub in Kisumu
Syria
Myanmar
South Korea
- Coast guards fire 249 warning shots to fend off Chinese fishing boats
- 29 killed in building fire in Jecheon
Congo
- Congo and Uganda launch joint operations against rebels blamed for attacks on U.N.
- Ugandan army attacks rebel camps in Eastern Congo
- Government signs peace accord with ‘Ninja’ rebels
Peru
- President narrowly avoids impeachment over corruption scandal
- President pardons former leader Fujimori
Canada
Nigeria
- Cameroonian troops enter Nigeria without authorization
- Monkeypox spreads to 23 states, at least 61 people infected
Denmark
Australia
- Car deliberately plows into crowd in Melbourne, 19 injured
- Australia ends airstrikes in Iraq and Syria
Saudia Arabia
Czech Republic
Belgium
Cuba
South Sudan
Ukraine
- Ukraine accuses government interpreter of being Russian spy
- U.S. will provide Ukraine with enhanced defensive capabilities
Malaysia
Turkey
- Police arrest 15 senior military officers in Gulen investigation
- Over 2,700 people fired from public institutions over links to “terror organizations”
Venezuela
Guatemala
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