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Massive floods in Philippines leave 51 dead, over a dozen missing

The Northern Mindanao region in the south bore the brunt of the disaster, reporting 25 deaths, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

Helicopters collide over Australian beach, passengers hurt: Police

Two helicopters collided Monday over an Australian beach and passengers in one of the aircraft were injured, police said

Israeli missile strikes put Damascus airport out of service, kills 2

Israel's military fired missiles toward the international airport of Syria's capital early Monday, putting it out of service and killing two soldiers and wounding two others, the Syrian army said

Brazil's Lula sworn in as prez, vows accountability from outgoing Bolsonaro

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in his first address expressed optimism about plans to rebuild while pledging that members of outgoing Bolsonaro's administration will be held to account

Dubai ends 30% tax on alcohol sales, fee for liquor licenses in sheikhdom

The sudden New Year's Day announcement, made by Dubai's two state-linked alcohol retailers, came apparently from a government decree from its ruling Al Maktoum family

Now, Canada and Australia impose Covid rules on travellers from China

China is battling a nationwide outbreak of coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic

Tech-led slump on Wall Street led to fall in Asian markets post-Christmas

Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday after a post-holiday retreat on Wall Street, as markets count down to the end of a painful year for investors.

Buffett's Berkshire Hathway reports $2.7 bn loss on investment drop

Berkshire Hathaway reported a quarterly loss on Saturday of $2.7 billion, or $1,832 per Class A share