Sixteen inmates killed in latest bout of prison mayhem in Honduras
At least 16 Honduran inmates were killed during a fight between armed gangs of prisoners on Sunday, officials said, the second outbreak of violence to hit Honduras’ beleaguered jails in the past few days.
New Zealand volcano eruption death toll rises to 17 after another person dies
New Zealand police said on Monday that one of those injured during the eruption of a volcano visited by tourists earlier this month died in an Auckland hospital, bringing the official death toll to 17 while two remain missing.
Australia prepares for post-Christmas extreme bushfires
Scorching heat baking Australia eased on Monday bringing relief from extreme bushfires, which destroyed around 180 houses and killed one person over the weekend, allowing firefighters to prepare for worsening conditions post-Christmas.
Eight dead, scores sick after drinking coconut wine in Philippines
At least eight people have been killed and 120 hospitalized after drinking coconut wine in the Philippines, including some who were celebrating at a Christmas party, health authorities said on Monday.
Hong Kong braces for protests over Christmas holidays
Hong Kong is gearing up for demonstrations over Christmas week with protesters planning events in districts across the city, including in prime shopping malls, the latest in more than six months of unrest.
Mexican ambassador caught shoplifting in Buenos Aires resigns
Mexico’s ambassador to Argentina resigned on Sunday citing health problems following new allegations of shoplifting after video from late October showed the diplomat attempting to steal a $10 book.
China’s Xi to meet Japan, South Korea leaders as North Korea tensions rise
The leaders of Japan and South Korea will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday, amid heightened concern North Korea may be about to return to confrontation with Washington.
NZ volcano eruption death toll rises to 17 after another person dies
New Zealand police said on Monday that one of those injured during the eruption of a volcano visited by tourists earlier this month died in an Auckland hospital, bringing the official death toll to 17 while two remain missing.
Syrian air defense intercepts missiles from Israel: state media
The Syrian army’s air defense system intercepted missiles coming from the direction of Israel that were aimed at targets on the outskirts of the Syrian capital, state media said on Sunday.
Croatian president, former PM in presidential run-off on Jan. 5
The Socialist Democrats’ candidate and former prime minister Zoran Milanovic came first in the first round of Croatia’s presidential election, the State Electoral Commission said on Sunday after 99% of votes were counted.
