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World News Hits on Monday


Mon 09 Dec 2019 | 03:19 PM
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See is presenting the most dominating headlines of  Monday`s world news.

At Least 5 Dead after New Zealand Volcano Erupts

New Zealand police said they did not expect to find any more survivors from a volcanic eruption that killed at least five people, injured up to 20 and left an unknown number unaccounted for. (Reuters)

Finland Appoints Sanna Marin, 34, As World's Youngest Serving Prime Minister

Finland’s transport minister, Sanna Marin, has been selected to lead the Social Democratic Party, making her the country’s youngest prime minister ever. (The Guardian)

Wada Holds Press Conference after Announcing Russia 4 Year Sport Ban

Russia has been slapped with a four-year ban from taking part in major sporting competitions after further evidence of tampering with doping data was found. (Euro News)

Miss South Africa Crowned 2019 Miss Universe

Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe Sunday night after excelling through rounds of swimsuit and evening gown struts, questions on social issues and one final chance to explain why she was the right choice. (CNN)

Israel Threatens Iran with ‘Own Vietnam in Syria,’ Refuses to Rule out Pre-Emptive Strike

Ramping up his war-mongering rhetoric, Israel’s defense chief has said Syria can become Iran’s ‘Vietnam’ and vowed to prevent Tehran from gaining a foothold there. It comes after Tel Aviv threatened Iran with a pre-emptive strike. (Russia Today)

Jewish Journalist Accuses Swedish Police of Enlarging Her Nose on Id Card

While many interpreted what the Jewish journalist claimed to be a doctored photograph as yet another token of age-old hatred of Jews, others saw no trace of anti-Semitism but rather a bad printer. (Sputnik)

Twin 4-Year-Old Girls Escape Car Crash That Killed Their Father, Climb 200 Feet to Road

Twin 4-year-old girls escaped a fatal car crash by unbuckling their car seats and hiking for help, Washington state officials confirmed. (USA Today)

In Britain’s ‘Appalling’ Election, Voters in The Middle Don’t Like Either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Corbyn

As moderates weigh candidates and their positions on Brexit, many are calling it the worst choice in a generation. (The Washington Post)

As Tariff Deadline Looms, Investors’ Other Worries Fade

Investors are anxiously waiting to see whether a new round of tariffs on Chinese consumer goods takes effect next week—one of the few remaining hurdles for the stock market in 2019. (THE WALL STREET JOURNAL)