Tsunami kills at least 222 in Indonesia after Krakatau eruption

A tsunami killed at least 222 people and injured hundreds on the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra following an underwater landslide believed to have been caused by the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano, officials said on Sunday.

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Turkey bolsters military on Syrian border as U.S. readies pull out: media

Turkey is sending reinforcements to its border with Syria, Demiroren News Agency (DHA) reported on Sunday, adding that some 100 vehicles including mounted pickup trucks and weaponry had made their way to the area.

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Der Spiegel 'fake news' reporter could faces charges

Der Spiegel is to file a criminal complaint against its rogue reporter Claas Relotius.

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Venezuela navy intercepts Exxon oil ship in Guyanese waters: Guyana

Venezuela's navy on Saturday "intercepted" a ship exploring for oil on behalf of Exxon Mobil Corp in Guyanese waters, neighboring Guyana's foreign ministry said in a statement, in the latest incident in a century-old border dispute.

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Egypt appoints new military intelligence chief: security sources

Egypt has appointed Major General Khaled Megawer to serve as the head of the country's military intelligence service, replacing Mohamed al-Shahat, two security sources told Reuters on Sunday.

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Emperor Akihito: Huge crowds at Japan monarch's last appearance

More than 80,000 people attend as Emperor Akihito gives a last birthday address before his abdication.

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Gilet Jaunes: Clashes in Paris at 'yellow vest' protests

Anti-government protesters hurled objects at police and chased after them in central Paris.

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UK police release two people arrested in Gatwick drone investigation

British police on Sunday released without charge two people arrested in an inquiry into the illegal use of drones at London's Gatwick Airport that crippled operations for three days last week.

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Nine workers die in fire at Uralkali mine in Russia

Rescuers have found nine dead construction workers after a fire in a mine in Russia operated by potash maker Uralkali, Russian news agencies reported on Sunday.

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UK police release two people arrested in Gatwick drone investigation

British police on Sunday released without charge two people arrested in an inquiry into the illegal use of drones at London's Gatwick Airport that crippled operations for three days last week.

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Tsunami from erupting Krakatau kills at least 222 in Indonesia

A tsunami killed at least 222 people and injured hundreds on the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra following an underwater landslide believed caused by the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano, officials and media said on Sunday.

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Myanmar says policeman found dead near border with Bangladesh

The body of a missing Myanmar policeman was found on the country's troubled border with Bangladesh, state media and officials said on Sunday after a clash with unknown gunmen last week.

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Crowd screams as Indonesian rock band swept away by tsunami

Partygoers screamed as tsunami waves smashed into a beachside concert in Indonesia, sending band members tumbling off a collapsing stage, dramatic video footage showed on Sunday.

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Russian rescuers find eight bodies after fire in Uralkali mine

Russian rescuers have found eight dead construction workers after a fire in a mine operated by potash maker Uralkali, and one more person remains missing, Interfax news agency reported on Sunday citing investigators.

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Japan emperor draws huge birthday crowd before abdication next year

More than 82,000 well-wishers paid their respects to Emperor Akihito who turned 85 on Sunday, his last birthday celebration at Tokyo's Imperial Palace before stepping down next year.

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Indonesia tsunami hits Sunda Strait after Krakatoa eruption

The waves, linked to the erupting Anak Krakatoa volcano, hit without warning, killing at least 168 people.

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US envoy Brett McGurk quits over Trump Syria pullout

Brett McGurk resigns over President Trump's decision to pull troops out of Syria.

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Morocco vigils for murdered Scandinavian tourists

Hundreds gather to remember tourists Maren Ueland and Louisa Vesterager Jespersen.

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US shutdown looks set to drag through Christmas

The government has been partially shut down by a deadlock over funding the Mexico border wall.

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Malta airlifts newborn and mother from migrant ship

The island also denies having refused food to 300 other rescued migrants it did not allow in.

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Strasbourg gunman Chekatt 'pledged allegiance to IS in video'

Cherif Chekatt declared support for the militant group in a video, judicial sources tell AFP.

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Iran executes businessman dubbed 'Sultan of Bitumen'

Hamidreza Baqeri Darmani is the latest businessman to be convicted in an anti-corruption drive.

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Top Somali journalist among Mogadishu bomb victims

Awil Dihar Salad is among those killed in attacks claimed by al-Shabab in the capital Mogadishu.

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'Yellow vest' protests: Scattered demonstrations seen in France

Protests are seen for a sixth consecutive Saturday, but not on the same scale as previous weekends.

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US referee tells wrestler to cut dreadlocks or forfeit match

The referee's actions at a New Jersey high-school bout spark accusations of racial discrimination.

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Backflip FBI agent avoids jail over accidental bar shooting

Chase Bishop accidentally shot a bystander in the leg while dancing in a Denver bar in June.

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Yellow Vests: Why Macron's concessions aren't enough for some

Demonstrations continue in Paris despite the French President's wage increase and tax concessions.

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What journalists for the foreign press make of Brexit?

Brexit has been dividing opinion in the UK, but what do UK-based foreign journalists make of it all?

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Hussein Suleiman: the Somali refugee blending African and Dutch cultures

Hussein Suleiman moved to the Netherlands as a Somali refugee and now he aims to blend together African and Dutch cultures through his brand.

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Royal romps and Marvel's marvels

A look at some cinema highlights for 2019.

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Prague: The city watching out for Russian and Chinese spies

Picturesque Prague might be hiding dozens of foreign spies, the Czech intelligence agency fears.

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Miya Folick: The pop star who started a band on Tinder

Miya Folick needed to find some musicians, so she fired up a dating app and went hunting.

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The man who sued over a lack of Christmas cheer

Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK go abroad for Christmas, for sunshine or snow - but holidays can sometimes go wrong.

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With no deal, U.S. government shutdown likely to drag on past Christmas

A partial U.S. government shutdown was almost certain to drag through the Christmas holiday after the Senate adjourned on Saturday without breaking an impasse over President Donald Trump's demand for more funds for a border wall.

from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2rTfjPe

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