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Mourners mark 20 years since Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people

Triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the catastrophic event was the deadliest tsunami in recorded history. (Image credit: Wason Wanichakorn)

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What to Know About the History of Junkanoo, One of the Caribbean’s Biggest Holiday Celebrations

The holidays are upon us. And this Dec. 26th and Jan. 1, as some celebrate Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, Bahamians across the world will partake in one of the biggest holiday celebrations in the Caribbean: Junkanoo. For decades,

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‘Russian air defence system’ downed Azerbaijan Airlines plane in deadly crash – Reuters

The Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed killing 38 people was downed by a Russian air defence system, according to four Reuters sources.

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Honda and Nissan consider a merger. And, Russia’s Christmas Day attack in Ukraine

Honda and Nissan are in talks over a merger as the auto industry sees two seismic changes. And, Russia violently attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day. (Image credit: Tomohiro Ohsumi)

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Five journalists killed in Israeli strike near hospital, authorities say – Al Jazeera English

Five journalists killed in Israeli strike near hospital, authorities say  Al Jazeera English Five Journalists Killed in Israeli Strike in Gaza, Palestinian Officials Say  The New York Times Israeli attacks across Gaza kill at least 38 people in 24 hours  Al Jazeera English

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Biden condemns Russia’s ‘outrageous’ Christmas attack on Ukraine – The Hill

Biden condemns Russia’s ‘outrageous’ Christmas attack on Ukraine  The Hill Video Christmas blackouts in Ukraine after ‘massive’ Russian strike  ABC News Biden pledges more U.S. arms to Ukraine after Russia’s Christmas attack  Axios Russia attacks Ukraine on Christmas Day with wave of airstrikes  TODAY

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Trump takes aim at Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal in Christmas Day posts – NBC News

Trump takes aim at Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal in Christmas Day posts  NBC News

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Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now – The Hill

Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now  The Hill

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Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now – The Hill

Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now  The Hill

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How Much Money is Squid Game’s 45.6 Billion Won Prize?

When we first meet Squid Game protagonist Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) in Season 1, he doesn’t have enough money to buy his daughter fried chicken for her birthday. This lack of means, made more extreme by his crippling debt, informs Gi-hun’s

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