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Some 600 athletes participate in ice dragon boat race

Competitors raced on a frozen lake to get to the finishing line.

United Kingdom

UK government accidentally publishes addresses of honours recipients

The honours list includes over 1,000 names this year including Sir Elton John and conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith.

USA

Plane crash in Louisiana kills five en route to college football game

A twin-engine plane headed to Atlanta crashed shortly after takeoff Saturday in Lafayette, Louisiana, killing five and injuring at least two, officials said.

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Ukraine

Pro-Russia separatists swap prisoners with Ukraine

The swap is part of a deal brokered earlier this month that aims to end the five-year conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Italy

Italy PM Conte warns Russia and Turkey are setting Libya agenda

Conte also said his government will launch an ambitious programme to tackle tax evasion. amid a stagnant economy.

USA

Thai SEAL dies of blood infection a year after cave rescue

The SEAL, who was part of the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave, has died of a blood infection contracted during the risky operation.

China

Anti-government protesters in Hong Kong clash with police

Around 100 protesters target Chinese traders in a Hong Kong shopping mall and are violently tackled by police in civilian clothes.

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Activists deliver Christmas gifts at camp for Syrian children

Activists distribute Christmas presents to displaced Syrian children living in the Washukanni camp.

Serbia

Protests in Serbia against new Montenegro church law

The Serbian Orthodox Church says Montenegro's new law could strip the church of its property, including medieval monasteries and churches.

USA

Thousands of koalas feared dead in Australia wildfires

Koalas are native to Australia and are one of the country's most beloved animals, but they've been under threat due to a loss of habitat.

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Hong Kong protesters demand Chinese traders leave

About 100 protesters marched through a Hong Kong mall shouting, “Liberate Hong Kong!” and “Return to the mainland!”

Greece

Tom Hanks receives honorary Greek citizenship

The 63-year-old actor has produced a number of films in the country and often spends his holidays on the Greek island of Antiparos.

Turkey

Erdogan unveils prototypes of Turkey's first domestic car

“We are witnessing a historic day, realizing a 60-year dream,” Erdogan said. “I know that our people is impatiently waiting for the day they can own this car.”

USA

Car bomb in Somali capital kills at least 30

The death toll will likely rise further, officials said, with more than 60 people wounded and still being taken to hospitals.

USA

8 shot in music video 'ambush' near Houston

Investigators believe a group of men were shooting the video in a parking lot when gunmen opened fire.

USA

Remains of 6 people found at scene of helicopter crash in Hawaii

The grim announcement came hours after the wreckage of the helicopter, which had 7 aboard, was found on Kauai.

USA

U.S. contractor killed, service members wounded in rocket attack on Iraq base

The attack reportedly involved as many as 30 rockets fired into the base, which is hosting coalition troops.