Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Gaza on Christmas
by Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others.
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Azerbaijan Airlines plane headed to Russia crashes hundreds of miles off course, dozens feared dead
Dozens of passengers are feared dead after an Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, reports say. The Embraer …
Syria’s New Leaders Try to Unite Rebel Factions Under a Single Government
The fighters who ousted Bashar al-Assad are aiming to transform their revolutionary movement and assert control over the country.
Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Urbi et Orbi message
Pope Francis delivered his annual “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican on Wednesday, calling for …
This 127-Year-Old Christmas Contest Has an Unusual Star: The Radish
In southern Mexico, a city dazzles with a celebration of its rich culture and history through a radish-carving competition, a cherished tradition upheld by generations …
Cyclone on French Archipelago Exposes Resentments Over Immigrants
In the ruins left by Cyclone Chido, people from Mayotte, off the eastern coast of Africa, are calling to deport the undocumented immigrants who had …
Passenger Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan With 67 Onboard
Russia’s state aviation authority said the plane had been attempting an emergency landing when it crashed near the city of Aktau. The Kazakh authorities said …
US citizen imprisoned in Russia given new 15-year sentence in wake of espionage conviction
A Russian-born U.S. citizen who was already behind bars in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second sentence for espionage. Eugene Spector …
At Least 21 Killed in Clashes Over Mozambique’s Disputed Election Ruling
Hundreds of buildings were damaged or looted, including schools and hospitals, in a wave of unrest after Daniel Chapo was confirmed as the winner of …
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu wishes a Merry Christmas to Christians around the world
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Christians worldwide a merry Christmas and thanked the Christian community for its support amid the Jewish state’s ongoing conflicts …