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Alex Iwobi says Afcon is a special football tournament
The Fulham midfielder will represent his birth country Nigeria in the competition featuring 24 nations. Source link
Another 130 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria
Nigerian authorities confirm the remaining students kidnapped from a Catholic school last month have been freed. Source link
Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists. Source link
Divided between two states, the town at the heart of America's abortion debate
The only abortion clinic in town is fighting an eviction notice and other efforts to shut it down. Source link
Bake Off, Strictly or Amandaland? The TV highlights over Christmas
Stranger Things, Two Doors Down and The Celebrity Apprentice are among this year’s highlights. Source link
Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period – but is that the right time to do it? Source link
US pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, official says
The move comes days after President Donald Trump said that he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. Source link
Puppy farm ban promised by animal welfare strategy
The government promises its animal welfare strategy will bring “the biggest reforms in a generation”. Source link
A memorial ends – but Bondi tragedy has left Australia reeling, again
The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores physically scarred and traumatised. Source link
In rebel-held Myanmar, civilians face devastating air strikes and a sham election
The BBC goes to a rebel-held part of Myanmar, ahead of a government-mandated election starting this month. Source link