Asia Mongolia A 40-metre replica of Japan’s historic Illustrated Account of the Mongol Invasions was donated to Mongolia by a Japanese collector; The replica, depicting the Yuan dynasty’s invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281, will be housed at the Kharakhorum Museum
Asia Cambodia The $70 million Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium in Siem Reap was officially opened on 1 November to attract more tourists to the province and contribute to the conservation of natural resources
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo There is still tension in Goma where thousands of people have taken to the streets to denounce Rwanda's alleged support for the M23 rebels, protests in parallel with Kinshasa's decision to recall its ambassador in Kigali
Europe Latvia Number of people classified as ethnic Latvians decreased in the past 10 years, according to Central Statistical Office's information report, decreasing by 74.300 since 2011 in absolute terms; however, percentage of Latvians in total population increased
Africa Malawi The number of cholera deaths in Malawi rose to 183 at the end of Octobe; the rate of infection is increasing and the cumulative number of cases since the outbreak began in March is now 6.056
Africa Central African Republic A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic has convicted three militiamen of crimes against humanity and sentenced them to spend from 20 years to life in prison
Africa Ethiopia More aid has arrived in the Ethiopian region of Tigray after the signing of a truce in November: 14 trucks of humanitarian aid, including some carrying fuel and much needed food aid from the UN World Food Programme
Asia Afghanistan More than 200 media professionals have suffered abuses, such as arbitrary arrests, in Afghanistan since the Taliban seized power, the United Nations said, noting a significant increase in press freedom violations
America Dominican Republic Angel Hernández, Minister of Education, revealed on Monday that he had received a death threat and that the relevant authorities are already investigating the complaint
America Venezuela As the state nationalised its oil industry - and by default removed many foreign oil companies of their assets - today its private oil companies are preparing to abandon operations in the nation that houses the largest oil reserves on the planet
Africa Somalia Somali students are pouring into hospitals to donate food, water and blood to victims of the attack in the capital which killed 100 people and injured at least 300; universities and schools have been closed so students can participate in relief efforts
Africa South Africa South African farmers claim that the import restrictions on vegetables in Botswana and Namibia to develop their agricultural industries have created an unfair playing field in the region
Europe Kosovo Tensions continue to simmer as the requirement for all Kosovo citizens to display Kosovo-issued licence plates on their cars came into force, hitting Serbs and provoking threats from Belgrade
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Miss Lotto Jada Ross was crowned Miss St Vincent and the Grenadines 2022, judged superior in the Talent and Interview categories