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'Sin tax' doubles the cost of alcohol overnight in Qatar

"Specific goods that the State of Qatar deems harmful to human health and the environment" have been hit with the levy.

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Hope fades for another miracle in the rubble after Russian explosion

Six people have have been rescued alive from the rubble, including a 10-month-old baby.

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Netflix pulls episode of comedy show mocking Saudi crown prince

The comedian criticized the country's crown prince over the Khashoggi murder. "Saudi Arabia was basically the boy band manager of 9/11," he also joked.

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6 killed in train accident on bridge in Denmark

A severe storm made it difficult for emergency services to reach the scene.

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Japan's emperor begins countdown to relinquishing Chrysanthemum Throne

The country's imperial family is far more cloistered than their Western counterparts, and the emperor's father was once viewed as a god.

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Likely no foreign nationals among dead in fatal Denmark train crashDen

At least eight people were killed in a train accident on a bridge in Denmark on Wednesday, police on the island of Fyn have said. Authorities added it's likely no foreign nationals are among the casualties.

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Security guard charged with murder in fatal shooting of suspected shoplifter

Jonathan Hart, 21, was shot and killed at a Walgreens in Hollywood, California, on Dec. 2.

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Georgia teen dies by suicide after he accidentally fatally shoots friend

Devin Hodges, 15, was showing off a gun to friends when it accidentally discharged, police said.

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China threatens Taiwan, says it seeks peaceful 'reunification'

Earlier, the leader of the self-ruled island said Beijing must respect Taiwan's democratic values.

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Three police officers shot in Houston while serving warrant

The suspected shooter was not immediately captured and may be barricaded inside a home, officials said.

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Mexican mayor gunned down after being sworn in

Gov. Alejandro Murat confirmed the killing of Tlaxiaco Mayor Alejandro Aparicio Santiago via his Twitter account Tuesday.

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Child hospitalized after falling into rhino exhibit at Florida zoo

The incident happened during a hands-on, educational experience at the zoo called a Rhino Encounter.

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Far-right Bolsonaro to take power in Brazil amid high hopes — and fears

He is the latest far-right leader to come to power by riding waves of anger at the establishment and promises to ditch the status quo.

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New Year's Eve stabbing of 3 in Manchester treated as terrorism

The incident happened at Manchester's Victoria Station shortly before 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve. It happened near where 22 were killed in 2017 at an Ariana Grande concert.

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Subzero temperatures slow race to find dozens still missing after Russia blast

"We were sleeping and I woke up feeling I was falling down," one survivor recalled. "I first thought I was dreaming it."

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Parched Jordan to drill a half-mile underground for 'fossil water'

"After this, we are out of chances," one expert said.

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Japan: Car rams into crowd celebrating New Year's Day in Tokyo, injures at least eight

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as it happens this morning.

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Car slams into pedestrians on Tokyo road, injuring at least 8 people

Kyodo News service reported that the driver was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

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American nabbed during a 'spying action,' Russia says

The Kremlin's relations with Washington have been strained due to the conflict in eastern Ukraine and Moscow's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014.

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The world waves goodbye to 2018

Auckland, New Zealand, is the first major city to ring in 2019.