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Indonesia probes mass suspected killings in Papua
Al Jazeera
PAPUA, Indonesia, Pacific - An Indonesian soldier has been killed while investigating reports that more than two dozen construction workers were shot dead by separatist rebels in the far-east province of Papua, officials said on Tuesday.
France fuel protests: PM Philippe 'to halt fuel tax rise'
BBC News
PARIS, France, EU - The French government will suspend a fuel tax rise which has led to weeks of violent protests, local media report.
Qatar to withdraw from OPEC in January 2019
Al Jazeera News
DOHA, Qatar, Middle East - Qatar will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Gulf nation's Energy Minister Saad Sherida al-Kaabi announced, today Monday, December 3, 2018.
George Bush Senior dies at the age of 94
BBC News
HOUSTON, Texas, USA - Former US President George H. W. Bush has died at the age of 94 at home in Houston, Texas.
Sri Lanka defence chief held over murders
BBC News
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka's top military officer has been remanded in custody, accused of covering up civil war-era murders.
Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe no longer able to walk
Al Jazeera
ZVIMBA, Zimbabwe, Africa - Robert Mugabe, the 94-year-old former president of Zimbabwe, is no longer able to walk because of ill health and age.
France fuel protests: Police in Paris fire tear gas
BBC News
CHAMPS-ELYSÉES, Paris, France - Police in Paris have used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters demonstrating for a second weekend against rising fuel prices.
Karachi attack: China consulate attack leaves four dead
BBC News
KARACHI, Pakistan, Asia - Gunmen have killed at least four people in an attack on the Chinese consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi.
UK, EU agree on draft Brexit political declaration
Al Jazeera
LONDON, England - The United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) have agreed on a draft political declaration that sets out the terms of the post-Brexit relationship between London and Brussels.
Interpol elects South Korea's Kim Jong-yang as president
Al Jazeera
DUBAI, UAE - Interpol has elected Kim Jong-yang of South Korea as its new president, according to the international police body.