St Lucia mourns nun killed in church attack
In Castries mourners bury Sister Theresa Egan after two Rastafarian attackers doused worshippers with gasoline and set fire to the Mass. Police say two men, Kim John and Francis Phillip, face murder and arson charges while Archbishop Felix urged prayers for peace amid questions about motive and faith.
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Siberian cold snap drives record lows across regions
A severe cold wave grips western Siberia and the Far East with minus 70 degree readings in Kemerovo and minus 40s elsewhere east of the Urals. ITAR-Tass notes hospital evacuations due to heating shortages and elevators shut in Barnaul while Orthodox Christmas Eve events are delayed. Omsk sees 40 below and a 200 plus runner half marathon as festive activity continues.
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South Korea to repay IMF loans by August
South Korea will repay the remaining $5.8 billion owed to the IMF by the end of August, with a $500 million payment on Monday as foreign exchange reserves recover. The Bank of Korea cited rising reserves of about $96.2 billion at year end and monthly gains of $400-$500 million, part of a rapid payoff plan after a 1997-98 bailout.
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