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Animal transports banned in German state as foot-and-mouth disease detected
Authorities in Brandenburg state, which surrounds Berlin, said on Friday that a farmer found three of a 14-strong herd of water buffalo dead in Hoenow, just outside the capital's city limits
 "Animal transports banned in German state as foot-and-mouth disease detected")
British Sikh brother-sister duo jailed for fraud in charity donations in UK
While Kaur was sentenced to two years and eight months imprisonment by Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday, Lehal was given a four months' sentence suspended for 18 months
 "British Sikh brother-sister duo jailed for fraud in charity donations in UK")
ex-Swiss FM warns of enlarged UBS size following Credit Suisse takeover
Should the bank fail, there are no local rivals left to absorb it, while the cost of nationalisation could severely damage public finances, experts have warned
 "ex-Swiss FM warns of enlarged UBS size following Credit Suisse takeover")
Pakistan's Peshawar HC suspends deportation of 100 Afghan musicians
The petitioner argued they had already lost their livelihoods and in Pakistan, they faced further harassment and threats of forced deportation, which they asserted is a violation of human rights
 "Pakistan's Peshawar HC suspends deportation of 100 Afghan musicians")
Pakistan coal mine explosion leaves at least four dead, eight missing
The mine collapsed due to a methane gas accumulation and explosion leaving 12 workers trapped inside the collapsed structure
 "Pakistan coal mine explosion leaves at least four dead, eight missing")
Trump's words on borders ring alarms in Europe, but gets guarded response
Trump's suggestions that international borders can be redrawn by force if necessary are particularly inflammatory in Europe
 "Trump's words on borders ring alarms in Europe, but gets guarded response")
US has broad support for expanding legal immigration, says Neera Tanden
Tanden has been serving as director of the United States Domestic Policy Council since 2023
 "US has broad support for expanding legal immigration, says Neera Tanden")
Largest health care strike in Oregon history begins as thousands protest
The strike came after more than a year of negotiations failed to produce an agreement over staffing levels, pay and benefits
 "Largest health care strike in Oregon history begins as thousands protest")
4 civilians injured in IED blast targeting paramilitary forces in Pakistan
IED was planted on a motorcycle on the roadside and when the truck passed from there, it was triggered remotely, one police official said
Look forward to more Indian American members in US Congress: Lawmakers
Eight years ago, I was proud to coin the phrase Samosa Caucus' for our diverse and dedicated group of Indian American lawmakers in Congress, Krishnamoorthi said
 "Look forward to more Indian American members in US Congress: Lawmakers")
Hammer attack at Tokyo University leaves 8 injured, suspect in custody
A 22-year-old sociology student attacked eight people with a hammer during class at Hosei University, Tokyo
 "Hammer attack at Tokyo University leaves 8 injured, suspect in custody")
Families in shock begin to visit charred homes in Los Angeles area
For some it was a first look at the staggering reality of what was lost as the region grapples with the gargantuan challenge of overcoming the disaster and rebuilding
 "Families in shock begin to visit charred homes in Los Angeles area")
Unlike first term, Trump's business to allow private foreign partnerships
Trump company also announced it would commit to several safeguards from his first term designed to stop his private financial interests from shaping policy
 "Unlike first term, Trump's business to allow private foreign partnerships")
FBI must be independent, above partisan fray, says outgoing director Wray
Wray announced his intent to resign ahead of Trump's inauguration on Jan 20, roughly three years short of the 10-year tenure given to FBI directors
 "FBI must be independent, above partisan fray, says outgoing director Wray")
'Greatest threat': Elon Musk warns of population decline in India, China
The Tesla Owners Silicon Valley account, which originally shared the data, emphasised the seriousness of the issue, stating, 'Population collapse is humanity's greatest threat'
 "'Greatest threat': Elon Musk warns of population decline in India, China")
Zuckerberg reveals US govt made Facebook censor content on Covid vaccine
Referring to the investigation and committee set up to look into the government censorship, Mark Zuckerberg said, 'We produced all these documents and it's all in the public domain'
 "Zuckerberg reveals US govt made Facebook censor content on Covid vaccine")
US Prez Biden to deliver farewell address on January 15 from Oval Office
US President Biden will reflect on his decades of public service, presidential achievements, and vision for America's future during his farewell address on January 15
 "US Prez Biden to deliver farewell address on January 15 from Oval Office")
Venezuela's Oppn supporters fight hope, distress after Maduro sworn in
Some described their mood after Friday's ceremony at the legislative palace in Caracas, Venezuela's capital, like an emotional hangover while others said they feel abandoned
 "Venezuela's Oppn supporters fight hope, distress after Maduro sworn in")
Meta shuts down DEI programme as it prepares for Trump's second term
The move comes on the heels of the social media giant's decision to end its third-party fact-checking programme and scale back policies on hate speech and abuse
 "Meta shuts down DEI programme as it prepares for Trump's second term")
Last-minute sanctions imposed on Russia to help Ukraine, says Biden
Ten days before passing on the baton to Donald Trump, the Biden Administration on Friday slapped sanctions on scores of companies and entities that were helping Russia in its export of energy
 "Last-minute sanctions imposed on Russia to help Ukraine, says Biden")
