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White South Africans divided on US refugee offer
Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed. Source link
Death of Venezuelan opposition figure in custody 'vile', US says
Alfredo Díaz, 56, died in prison cell on Saturday, human rights groups say, prompting opposition outcry. Source link
Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera
Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year. Source link
Soldiers in Benin say they have seized power from President Talon
A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president. Source link
Watch: BBC reports from scene of deadly Goa nightclub fire
India Editor Vikas Pandey visits the Indian nightclub where 25 people were killed in a blaze. Source link
Bethlehem Christmas tree illuminated for first time since Gaza war began
Hundreds gathered in Manger Square to bask in the festivities that included music, dancing and Santas bearing sweet treats. Source link
Death toll from devastating Indonesia floods passes 900
More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when powerful rains lashed the South East Asian country last week. Source link
A new museum in Doha celebrates Indian art legend MF Husain
Lawh Wa Qalam is dedicated to the late Indian artist whose prolific paintings fascinated the world. Source link
Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
Japan’s ageing population is putting strain on national budgets and society as a whole, but researchers are developing solutions to ease the pressure. Source link
Nightclub fire kills 23 in Goa, India
Staff and tourists are among the dead, authorities say and their nationalities are not yet known. Source link