20 dead after Typhoon Phanfone hits central Philippines
A strong typhoon that barrelled through the central Philippines left at least 20 people dead and forced thousands to flee their homes, devastating Christmas celebrations in the predominantly Catholic country.

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20 dead after typhoon hits Philippines
A strong typhoon that barrelled through the central Philippines left at least 20 people dead and forced thousands to flee their homes, devastating Christmas celebrations in the predominantly Catholic country.

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A kitten has been named Miracle after RSPCA officers rescued her from an industrial bin in Durham just before Christmas.

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'It breaks my heart you decided to leave you will always be welcome to come back - EU chief tells UK
The UK has inflicted "unnecessary damage" on itself with Brexit but would be warmly welcomed back into the EU at any time, the European Commission's vice president has said.

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Japan executes first foreigner in 10 years
Japan has executed its first foreigner in 10 years, a Chinese man convicted over the 2003 murder and robbery of a family of four.

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In Pictures: Solar eclipse delights crowds across Asia
People across Asia have witnessed a spectacular annular solar eclipse, which saw the moon pass in front of the sun to create a so-called &ring of fire&.

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