Malta rescues 249 migrants in 24 hours; NGO boats held offshore

Malta's armed forces saved 180 migrants in two rescue operations in the Mediterranean on Monday, less than 24 hours after picking up another group of 69.

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Afghanistan's neighbors fear refugee crisis if U.S. pulls out

Afghanistan's neighbors, caught off-guard by reports of U.S. plans to withdraw thousands of troops, have begun preparing for the risk that a pullout could send hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing across their borders, diplomats say.

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UK counter-terrorism police probe New Year's Eve stabbings in Manchester

British counter-terrorism police are investigating an attack by a man armed with a kitchen knife at Manchester Victoria train station that injured three people, including a police officer, on New Year's Eve.

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Thai king to be crowned in ceremonies May 4-6

Thailand's king will be officially crowned in elaborate ceremonies on May 4-6 as the latest ruler in the centuries-old monarchy, the royal palace said on Tuesday.

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Stocks end December, 2018 sharply lower, despite day's gains

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Thousands brave rain in New York's Times Square to welcome 2019

New York's Times Square erupted with fireworks and cheers at the stroke of midnight on Tuesday as thousands of hardy merrymakers braved pouring rain and watched the glowing New Year's Eve ball complete its midnight descent to mark the start of 2019.

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U.S. Strategic Command apologizes for tweet about dropping bombs

U.S. Strategic Command, which oversees the country's nuclear arsenal, apologized for a Twitter message saying it was ready if necessary to drop something "much, much bigger" than the New Year's Eve ball in New York and showing a clip of an aircraft releasing bombs.

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U.S. Navy pursuing block buy of two aircraft carriers: senator

The U.S. Navy has informed lawmakers of its intent to pursue a block purchase of two Ford-class aircraft carriers, Senator Tim Kaine's office said on Monday, a step officials have said could save billions of dollars as the Trump administration tries to expand the size of the fleet.

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Colorado man charged with murder in missing mother case

A Colorado man was charged on Monday with the murder of his fiance, who was reported missing in November and is now presumed dead.

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Energy price cap comes into force

Consumer groups say that loyal customers will benefit but could still save more by shopping around.

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Brexit ferry firm Seaborne Freight 'will get no money upfront'

Seaborne Freight will not receive cash unless it runs a ferry service, the Department for Transport says.

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Three things that could save the High Street

Retailers endured a tough 2018 but technology like artificial intelligence could secure the future.

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Why wealthy sports stars get passionate about charity

From global superstars to lower league footballers, sportspeople are spending money and time to back causes close to their hearts.

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Kim Jong-un warns of change in direction on denuclearisation

The North Korean leader wants the US to "keep its promises" in exchange for denuclearisation.

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Van ploughs into Tokyo pedestrians headed for New Year's prayers

The street, sealed off to traffic, was packed with people heading to a shrine for New Year's prayers.

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In Pictures: New Year 2019 celebrations around the world

Skies are illuminated above cities around the world as revellers welcome the arrival of the New Year.

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New Horizons: Nasa waits for signal from Ultima Thule probe

The New Horizons probe should be flying past the most distant object ever explored in the Solar System.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's far-right leader to take office

Ex-army captain Jair Bolsonaro is a divisive figure who won on a promise of driving down crime.

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Germany adopts third gender identity for intersex people

As of 1 January, intersex Germans can now legally identify themselves as a third gender.

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Dr Hook's Ray Sawyer dies aged 81

The singer, who was known for his distinctive eye patch and cowboy hat, has died aged 81.

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Colombia Farc: 85 ex-rebels killed since peace deal

The UN urges Colombia to do more to protect former Farc rebels after 85 were killed in two years.

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Yemen war: WFP accuses Houthi rebels of diverting food aid

Yemen's rebel Houthi movement is accused of diverting food aid meant for civilians.

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Venice to charge tourist entry fee for short stays

Day-trippers will pay up to €10 each as the city struggles to cope with mass tourism.

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Farmers in Bangladesh survive the monsoon by building floating farms

Villagers in flood-prone Bangladesh are learning to survive by building floating farms.

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The Indian woman who makes 'fake food' for a living

Shilpa Mitha quit her job to pursue her hobby of making miniatures of classic Indian dishes.

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Australian cane toads hitch ride on python's back

Paul Mock filmed the toads riding the python after a thunderstorm in Kununurra, Western Australia.

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Recycling: Where is the plastic waste mountain?

A year ago China imposed a ban on waste imports, so what's happened to the UK's plastic?

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Why wealthy sports stars get passionate about charity

From global superstars to lower league footballers, sportspeople are spending money and time to back causes close to their hearts.

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Letter from Africa: Beyoncé, Bashir and Big Brother to dominate 2019

Kenyan journalist Joseph Warungu writes about what he will be looking out for in 2019.

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Indonesia landslides kill at least two, leave dozens missing

Landslides on Indonesia’s heavily populated island of Java killed at least two people and left 41 missing, an official at the country’s disaster agency said on Tuesday.

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Thai king to be crowned in coronation ceremonies May 4-6

Thailand's king will be officially crowned in coronation ceremonies on May 4-6, the royal palace said on Tuesday.

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Vehicle plows into New Year's crowd in Tokyo, injures eight people

At least eight people were injured, one seriously, when a vehicle plowed into crowds celebrating New Year's Day in Tokyo early on Tuesday.

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North Korea's Kim says ready to meet Trump but warns of 'new path'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Tuesday he is ready to meet U.S. President Donald Trump anytime to achieve their common goal of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, but warned he may have to take an alternative path if U.S. sanctions and pressure against the country continued.

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Taiwan tells China to use peaceful means to resolve differences

China must use peaceful means to resolve its differences with Taiwan and respect its democratic values, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday, ahead of a major speech about the island by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

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