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South Korean prosecutors detain ex-defense chief over martial law imposition

He’s the first figure detained over the case

Georgia's president says she talked with Trump, Macron about 'stolen election'

Kremlin has denied that Russia is interfering in the situation in Georgia

Taiwan reports near doubling of Chinese warships nearby

Beijing has held two rounds of war games around Taiwan this year

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Pearl Harbor survivors, ages 104 and 102, return to Hawaii for attack anniversary

1941 bombing killed more than 2,300 US servicemen

December 8, 2024 - 0200 UTC

Israeli strikes kill 6 in Lebanon's south, 34 in Gaza

Both Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah face accusations of having breached the truce that took effect on November 27

Garland’s ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' auctioned for $28M

Heritage Auctions had estimated that the shoes would fetch $3 million or more

Syrian government falls in stunning end to Assad family's 50-year iron rule

Rebel offensive sprinted across government-held territory and entered capital in 10 days

Explosives-laden motorcycle detonates in Colombia killing 1, injuring 14

Organized crime group Jaime Martinez is active in the area

Notre Dame reopens with music, prayers, heads of state

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and first lady Jill Biden join dozens of heads of state attending Notre Dame reopening celebrations this weekend, five years after the iconic Paris cathedral narrowly escaped being destroyed in a fire. Lisa Bryant reports from the French capital.