Many displaced in Mozambique as violence spreads and aid runs short, UN says
GENEVA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - More than 107,000 people have been displaced in Mozambique in the past fortnight by rising violence in the north of the country and some... Read more.
Deadly cyclone dents Sri Lanka’s peak tourism season
By Uditha Jayasinghe KANDY, Sri Lanka, Dec 5 (Reuters) - November to January are usually the busiest season for Herath Gedara Rohan Anil Kumara’s three-bedroom... Read more.
Norway to buy two more submarines, long-range missiles
By Gwladys Fouche OSLO, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Norway plans to buy two more submarines from Germany and separately some long-range artillery, the defence ministry said... Read more.
Indonesian military steps up relief for flood-hit Sumatra; death toll above 860
By Ajeng Ulfiana ACEH TAMIANG, Indonesia, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Indonesia's military stepped up its relief efforts in three provinces on Sumatra island devastated by... Read more.
Sweden to cut development aid to five countries, divert money to Ukraine
STOCKHOLM, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Sweden will phase out development aid to five countries in coming years and use the money to increase support for Ukraine, the government... Read more.
Sweden wants to strip organised crime leaders of citizenship
STOCKHOLM, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The Swedish government on Friday proposed changes to the constitution that would allow revoking the citizenship of some criminal gang... Read more.
Hong Kong faces low election turnout as residents mourn deadly fire
By Laurie Chen, Joyce Zhou and Jessie Pang HONG KONG, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Turnout is likely to be low for Hong Kong's "patriots only" legislative election on Sunday... Read more.
German parliament backs controversial military service law amid Russian threat
BERLIN, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Germany's parliament approved a controversial new military service law on Friday that aims to boost Bundeswehr numbers and meet NATO targets... Read more.
Olympics – Winter Games flame lit at Italy’s presidential palace
ROME, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The Olympic flame flared into new life under a cloudy sky in the square of Italy's presidential palace on Friday before starting its journey... Read more.
Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets
Dec 5 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy fired ballistic and cruise missiles at simulated targets in the Gulf on Friday during a two-day military exercise... Read more.
