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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 676
As the war enters its 676th day, these are the main developments.
Netanyahu says Gaza-Egypt border zone should be under Israeli control
The Israeli prime minister also predicts the war in Gaza and on other regional fronts would last many months.
US appeals court allows California to ban guns in most public places
A federal appeals court put on hold judge's ruling that declared the law, set to take effect in 2024, unconstitutional.
How an impasse in the South China Sea drove the Philippines, US closer
American troops are returning to the Philippines, in a policy that some fear may invite conflict with China.
Israeli air raids target Syrian city of Aleppo as regional tensions rise
Syrian defence ministry says the 'aerial aggression' came from the Mediterranean and hit a number of places.
Analysis: Has Israel weakened Hamas enough to win the war on Gaza?
As 2023 draws to a close, how strong is Hamas after nearly three months of bombardment and ground invasion?
How do Palestinians factor into Israel’s vision for the Middle East?
David Frum, writer for The Atlantic magazine and pro-Israel commentator, says Palestinian statehood is not the solution.
Photos: Romania’s annual Dancing Bears Festival to ‘ward off evil spirits’
Visitors come from as far as Japan to see the spectacle, featuring lines of people in costumes with gaping bear jaws.
Thousands protest in Serbia alleging election fraud by governing party
Protesters accuse President Aleksandar Vucic's ruling party of fraud and demand the December 17 election be annulled.
Pakistan poll body rejects ex-PM Imran Khan’s nomination for 2024 elections
Jailed leader's bid to overturn his disqualification after conviction in a corruption case rejected by election body.