2025-12-20
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Tiktokers have been arrested in Ethiopia after an award ceremony for creatives.
They're accused of undermining public morality and wearing indecent attire.
So why did their outfits spark so much controversy?
And what do these arrests tell us about Ethiopia's cultural norms?
I'm Hannah Gelbar.
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I'm Pete Ross and it's 1600 GMT on Friday the 19th of December.
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Ukraine's war effort receives a $100 billion boost from the European Union.
President Putin says Russia is ready to end the conflict in Ukraine, but only on his terms.
And the Bank of Japan raises its interest rates to its highest level in 30 years.
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