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Dutch government imposes strict Christmas lockdown amid COVID surge

The Netherlands is one of many European countries trying to stem the spread of the Omicron variant

Netherlands detects 13 cases of new coronavirus variant, third case found in UK

Countries rush to test for Omicron and tighten restrictions to contain spread • South African doctor who first spotted variant says patients have experienced mild symptoms

President Obama says he authorised secret operation in Libya that captured key figure of 2012 embassy attack.

President Obama says he authorised secret operation in...

Dozens missing after boat sinks off Malaysia

At least one person dead and 38 others missing after overloaded boat carrying...

At least one person dead and 38 others missing after...

Explosion rocks Nigeria World Cup viewing

Deaths after suicide bomber reportedly targets venue in northeast town where...

Deaths after suicide bomber reportedly targets venue in...

Activists call on Maltese to petition Borg against GM compromise

Avaaz claims that Commissioner Tonio Borg wants to approve Du Pont’s...

Avaaz claims that Commissioner Tonio Borg wants to approve...

[LISTEN] A new camp rises for the displaced in the wilderness

No child should ever feel their parents’ shame. And I wonder how many...

No child should ever feel their parents’ shame. And I...

UK law banning forced marriage takes effect

Those found guilty of the largely hidden practice face up to seven years in...

Those found guilty of the largely hidden practice face up...

Dozens reported killed in Aleppo bombings

Activists say at least 60 people dead after Syrian army helicopters drop barrel...

Activists say at least 60 people dead after Syrian army...

Ukraine says Russia has cut off all gas supplies, in a major escalation of a dispute between the two nations.

Ukraine says Russia has cut off all gas supplies, in a...

Somalia-based group says attacks will continue, and tells tourists to stay away after assault in Mpeketoni kills 48.

Somalia-based group says attacks will continue, and tells...

Up to 275 US "military personnel" are to be sent to Iraq to provide support for the US embassy in Baghdad, the White House says.

Up to 275 US "military personnel" are to be sent...

Tornadoes tear through Nebraska, leave one dead, several injured

Rural community of Pilger completely destroyed

Maltese bikie gang president Alex Vella has Australian visa cancelled

The Australian reports that motorcyle gang boss Alex Vella, who is holidaying...

The Australian reports that motorcyle gang boss Alex Vella,...

Renegade general launches offensive in east Libya

Renegade Libyan general launches fresh offensive against Islamist militants in...

Renegade Libyan general launches fresh offensive against...

Militants claim mass execution of Iraqi forces

Sunni Islamist militants claimed on Sunday that they massacred hundreds of...

Sunni Islamist militants claimed on Sunday that they...

Case lodged over Bangladesh building collapse

Anti-graft commission accuses 17 people with violations over 2013 garment...

Anti-graft commission accuses 17 people with violations...

More than 100,000 people return home to Cambodia fearing crackdown by Thailand’s new military rulers.

More than 100,000 people return home to Cambodia fearing...

Colombia gears up for tight presidential vote

Juan Manuel Santos frames vote as a choice between war and peace for one of the...

Juan Manuel Santos frames vote as a choice between war and...

High turnout in Afghan election despite widespread violence

Millions vote in second round of presidential poll despite about 150 attacks...

Millions vote in second round of presidential poll despite...