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Dakar, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday condemned the attempted military coup in Benin and reaffirmed its support for the country's legitimate authorities.

In a statement released in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, ECOWAS expressed “horror” at the attempted rebellion and strongly condemned the unconstitutional actions, calling them an undermining of the will of the people of Benin.

The regional bloc called for full respect for the Constitution, praised the efforts of the government and the Republican army to bring the situation under control, and held the conspiracy leaders responsible for any human casualties or property damage.

ECOWAS said it would “support the Government and people of Benin by all means necessary, including the possible deployment of its regional reserve force, to defend the Constitution and the territorial integrity of the country.”

Early Sunday morning, a group of soldiers in Benin announced on state-run television station Benin TV that the country's president, Patrice Talon, had been "removed from office" months before presidential elections scheduled for April 2026.

Hours after the coup attempt was announced, Benin's Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Alassane Seydou, said in a statement that the armed forces had thwarted a rebellion aimed at destabilizing the state and its institutions.

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BEIJING, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — China's total merchandise imports and exports in yuan terms increased 3.6 percent year-on-year to 41.21 trillion yuan (approximately 5.82 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first 11 months of this year, according to data released Monday by the General Administration of Customs (GAC).

According to the agency, the growth rate of this indicator remained at the level recorded for the first 10 months of this year.

In particular, in November of this year, China's foreign trade turnover grew by 4.1 percent year-on-year to 3.9 trillion yuan. -0-

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BANGKOK, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — Thailand has begun using fighter jets to strike military targets in several areas in response to Cambodian attacks, Thai military spokesman Vinthai Suwari said on Monday.

According to him, one soldier was killed and four were injured as a result of the attacks. –0–

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SHENYANG, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Winter sports enthusiasts in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, are taking advantage of the weekend to enjoy skiing at a ski resort.

SHENYANG, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Winter sports enthusiasts in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, are taking advantage of the weekend to enjoy skiing at a ski resort.

SHENYANG, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Winter sports enthusiasts in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, are taking advantage of the weekend to enjoy skiing at a ski resort.

SHENYANG, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Winter sports enthusiasts in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, are taking advantage of the weekend to enjoy skiing at a ski resort.

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Chengdu, December 8 (Xinhua) — Paleontologists have discovered more than 20 dinosaur and other vertebrate footprints on a rock face in southwest China's Sichuan Province. They say the discovery sheds new light on the early evolution of dinosaurs around 200 million years ago.

The tracks were discovered in the city of Dujiangyan by a nature enthusiast last month, and their authenticity was later confirmed by a research team led by Xing Lida, an associate professor at the China University of Geosciences (Beijing). This is the first time dinosaur tracks have been discovered in Dujiangyan.

Xing Lida said the prints include theropod tracks of varying sizes left by carnivorous dinosaurs, as well as human-hand-like tracks attributed to early archosaur reptiles.

"What makes this discovery particularly valuable is that at least four layers of the fossils contain preserved tracks. This suggests that dinosaurs lived here for a long time," explained Xing Lida.

Researchers also found fossilized tree pieces near these footprints, including fallen logs and upright stumps, which provided new information about the local ecosystem more than 200 million years ago.

Jiang Shan, a researcher at the Zigong Dinosaur Museum in Sichuan Province, said the discovered tracks could help scientists better understand the early evolutionary history of dinosaurs in China. -0-

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HONG KONG, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Voting for the 8th Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) concluded Sunday evening.

Voting began on Sunday at 7:30 AM local time. More than 600 polling stations were opened across the metropolis, where approximately 4.13 million registered voters could cast their ballots.

Long lines formed at many polling stations even before they opened. At the entrance, polling station staff and volunteers carefully assisted voters through the necessary procedures. After casting their vote, some voters took souvenir photos holding thank-you cards handed out by polling station staff.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Lee Jiachao cast his vote at approximately 8:30 a.m. at a polling station at Raimondi College on Robinson Road. He noted that the Legislative Council elections are crucial for Hong Kong's overall development and future reforms, reflecting the expectations of Hong Kong society.

After the vote, many voters expressed hope that the new Legislative Council would play an even more significant role in advancing socioeconomic development and improving the well-being of the city's residents.

The new Hong Kong Legislative Council will consist of 90 members, 40 of whom will be elected by a committee of electors, 30 by functional constituencies, and 20 by territorial constituencies through direct elections. A total of 161 candidates participated in the election, with competition for virtually every seat.

The four-year term of the 8th Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will begin on 1 January 2026.

Vote counting began immediately after the voting ended. The results are expected to be announced on December 8. –0–

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Phnom Penh/Bangkok, December 7 (Xinhua) — Cambodia's Defense Ministry said Sunday that Thai troops opened fire on Cambodian positions, but that Cambodian troops did not return fire. That same day, the Thai military accused Cambodia of firing first, adding that Thailand was forced to retaliate.

Cambodian Ministry of Defense spokesperson Mali Socheata stated in a press release that at 2:15 PM local time, Thai armed forces launched an attack on Cambodian troops in the border area of Preah Vihear Province. While Cambodia did not retaliate, it immediately contacted the Thai side and called for an immediate ceasefire. The Thai armed forces reportedly ceased fire at 2:32 PM.

According to the press release, Cambodian forces are currently closely monitoring the situation, exercising maximum caution and vigilance. Cambodia has also informed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Observer Mission of the incident and plans to request an investigation.

Thailand's Second Army Region announced on Sunday that Cambodian troops launched an attack on the Cambodia-Thailand border in Thailand's Sisaket Province at 2:16 PM local time, prompting Thai forces to respond in accordance with established rules of engagement. According to the Thai side, the clash ended at 2:50 PM, but border units remain on high alert due to concerns about a wider escalation.

According to Thai media, two Thai soldiers were wounded, one of whom received a gunshot wound to the leg and the other to the chest.

Thai government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said Prime Minister Anuthin Chanvirakun is closely monitoring the situation at the border and has instructed the Ministry of Defense and the armed forces to take all necessary measures to protect national sovereignty and ensure public safety.

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Addis Ababa, December 7 (Xinhua) — African Union (AU) Commission Chairman Mahamoud Ali Yusuf on Sunday "strongly and unequivocally" condemned the attempted military coup in Benin.

“Any form of military interference in political processes constitutes a grave violation of the fundamental principles and values of the African Union,” the head of the AU Commission emphasized in a press statement.

M.A. Yusuf called on all participants in the coup attempt to immediately cease all illegal actions, fully respect the country's constitution, and immediately return to their barracks and to their professional duties.

He also called on all stakeholders in Benin to prioritize unity, dialogue and maintaining peace in the country.

At the same time, the head of the AU Commission expressed "deep concern over the alarming spread of military coups and attempted coups in some parts of the region." He emphasized that such actions continue to undermine continental stability, threaten democratic achievements, and encourage the military to act beyond its constitutional authority.

According to M.A. Yusuf, the AU remains steadfast and consistent in defending democratic governance, the rule of law and the sovereign will of African peoples.

Benin's Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Alassane Seydou, said on Sunday that the country's armed forces had thwarted an attempted rebellion aimed at destabilizing the state and its institutions.

A. Seydou made the statement after a group of military officers announced on state television channel Benin TV earlier in the day that the country's President Patrice Talon had been "suspended from office." –0–

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BEIJING, December 8 (Xinhua) — A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula at 16:41 GMT on Sunday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) reported.

According to preliminary data, the epicenter of the tremors was located at 52.37 degrees north latitude and 160.15 degrees east longitude. The hypocenter was located at a depth of 10 km.

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Damascus, December 7 (Xinhua) — An explosion was heard in the Syrian capital Damascus on Sunday, eyewitnesses said.

According to local media, an acoustic bomb was detonated near the Freedom Bridge (formerly known as the Presidential Bridge) in the city center. There were no reports of damage or injuries.

The incident occurred amid preparations for events marking the first anniversary of the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government.

Security measures have been tightened in Damascus and other cities across the country where large gatherings are taking place to mark the anniversary. On December 8, 2024, fighters from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied groups launched a lightning offensive, rapidly advancing from northern Syria, capturing the country's capital, and forcing Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia.

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