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Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas

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Denmark boosts Greenland defence after Trump repeats desire for US control

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Ukraine's war stamps put humour, patriotism and swearing in the post

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Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning

Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities. [...]

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American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue

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Spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to Sun

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Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast

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Four jailed for Amsterdam violence against football fans

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Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions

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Mozambique's opposition leader vows to install himself as president

Venâncio Mondlane has rejected his electoral defeat, as unrest spreads in the southern African state. [...]

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South Korea’s Yoon defies second summons over martial law decree

Embattled leader fails to appear for questioning over short-lived declaration of martial law for second time in a week. [...]

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US, UK, EU condemn Pakistan’s convictions for civilians: Why it matters

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IMF, Egypt reach deal to unlock $1.2bn to shore up strained public finances

Washington-based lender says Cairo agreed to raise tax-to-revenue ratio and accelerate divestment of state-owned firms. [...]

Israeli forces kill at least 8 in occupied West Bank raids, drone strikes

Israeli brigade commander hurt by improvised explosive device targeting military vehicle during Tulkarem camp raid. [...]

US government agency targeting foreign disinformation shuts down

State Department unit established in 2016 closes after US Congress fails to extend funding amid Republican accusations. [...]

Taiwan struggles to reconcile climate ambitions and chip manufacturing

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Armed men open fire on journalists during reopening of Haiti hospital

Haitian authorities have struggled to address rise of powerful armed gangs, and accountability for violence is rare. [...]

Two Gaza Civil Defence workers killed as Israel launches multiple strikes

At least six other people killed and many wounded in an Israeli raid on a house in Jabalia al-Nazla in northern Gaza. [...]

Could ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina be extradited from India?

Formal extradition request sent by Dhaka for her return to face trial. [...]

Sombre Christmas in Bethlehem amid Israeli killings of Palestinians

Holiday cheer absent, with no Christmas tree or decorations adorning Church of Nativity, revered as birthplace of Jesus. [...]

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After Monday's ratification of contested October elections, a new wave of protests is under way. [...]

NASA probe attempts closest ever approach to the sun

With the spacecraft out of contact, it will be Friday before mission operators confirm its historic flyby. [...]

Trump promises death penalty for ‘rapists, murderers’ after Biden pardons

During his first term in office, Trump oversaw a series of federal executions unparalleled in modern history. [...]

Impeached South Korean president defies Christmas summons

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Israel wants to double the population on the Golan Heights, occupied since 1967

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Nearly two dozen killed in 24 hours in Mozambique after disputed election result

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On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis launches holy Jubilee year

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Syrian authorities say rebel groups have agreed to disband

The country's new authorities announced on Tuesday that they reached an agreement with Syria's rebel groups on their dissolution and integration into the regular defense forces. [...]

American Airlines resumes flights after Christmas Eve ground stop due to 'technical issue'

A technical issue forced the world's largest carrier to ground all its US flights for an hour on Tuesday, officials said. Flights have now resumed. [...]

Gaza's 500 Christians celebrate second Christmas under bombs

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Syrians condemn presence of Israeli army and forced displacements in the Golan Heights

Since the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad on December 8, the Israeli army has moved into the buffer zone between the two countries, for the first time since 1974, [...]

Russia sentences American man to 15 years in prison for 'espionage'

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