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Now playing Next USA Iran calls U.S. Middle East airstrikes acts of 'terrorism' The Iraqi president said it was "unacceptable and considered as an aggressive action and violation of Iraqi sovereignty." 30/12/2019
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Now playing Next USA Ukraine, Russia-backed rebels swap prisoners in latest sign of peace efforts The exchange was agreed upon by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin during peace talks in Paris earlier this month. 29/12/2019
Now playing Next USA Sydney's iconic New Year's fireworks to go ahead despite wildfires About 12.35 million acres of land have burned across Australia during the wildfire crisis, with nine people killed and more than 1,000 homes destroyed. 29/12/2019
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Now playing Next USA U.K. government accidentally publishes addresses of more than 1,000 celebrities "The information was removed as soon as possible," the Cabinet Office said in an apology. 29/12/2019
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Now playing Next 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. 28/12/2019