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More than 60 dead in Philippines storm
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- A weekend storm triggered flooding and landslides in the Philippines, killing more than 60 people and leaving more than a dozen missing.
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DR Congo reports Internet outages amid election vote counting
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The Democratic Republic of Congo reported Internet outages in some cities Monday as the country awaited the final results of Sunday's presidential election.
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Venice to impose day-tripper tax in 2019
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The northern Italian city of Venice plans to begin collecting a tourism tax for short-term visitors in the new year, local officials said.
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U.N.: Houthi rebels selling food aid on black market in Yemen
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Houthi rebels are taking humanitarian food aid meant for starving Yemenis and selling it on the black market, the United Nations said Monday.
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Havana sees hotel investment ahead of 500-year celebration
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Cuba's capital of Havana is seeing a large hotel infrastructure investment, reportedly as much as $700 million.
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Brazil raids target group over plot against President-elect Bolsonaro
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Brazilian police on Monday carried out warrants against seven members of a terrorist group plotting an attack against President-elect Jair Bolsonaro.
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Video may show killers carting Khashoggi's remains from Saudi consulate
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- New video footage aired in Turkey may show the killers of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi carrying his body out of the Istanbul consulate in bags.
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South Korea to ban use of plastic shopping bags
SEOUL, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- South Korea is to ban big and retailers from using disposable plastic bags in an attempt to conserve natural resources and reduce recyclable waste.
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Canada, Japan, Mexico, others ratify successor to failed TPP
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- A new 11-nation trade deal replacing the defeated Trans-Pacific Partnership has taken effect without the United States.
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Macron, Merkel deliver addresses as Europe rings in 2019
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Countries throughout Europe welcomed celebrated New Year's Eve with firework celebrations on Monday night.
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Vatican spokesman, deputy quit without explanation
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the Vatican spokesman Monday without explanation.
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Increased security around the world ready for New Year parties
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Plans are being made worldwide for tighter security during New Year's Eve celebrations Monday as millions prepare for 2019.
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4 dead, dozens missing after explosion at Russian apartment building
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- At least four people are dead and dozens missing after a gas explosion Monday caused a Soviet-era apartment building to collapse in Russia, officials said.
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S. Korean presidential top secretary refutes civilian surveillance claim
SEOUL, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- A South Korean top presidential aide dismissed allegations that the presidential office monitored civilians for political purposes.
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Revised U.S.-S. Korea free trade deal takes effect
SEOUL, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The revised free trade agreement between the U.S. and South Korea will take effect this week, Seoul's trade, industry and energy ministry said.
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