World Dec 24 Christmas festivities begin in Bethlehem The Church of the Nativity, where Christians believe Jesus was born, was set to host Palestinian dignitaries and pilgrims from around the world for a midnight Mass. By Mohammed Daraghmeh, Associated Press
Politics May 23 President Trump condemns ‘wicked ideology’ behind Manchester attack President Donald Trump on Tuesday condemned a deadly attack at a pop concert in Manchester, England as the act of "evil losers" and called on nations to band together to fight terrorism. By Associated Press
World Jun 08 Pope Francis holds Middle East peace prayer summit Pope Francis hosted the presidents of Israel and Palestine to the Vatican for a prayer summit on Sunday evening in a move meant to inspire a renewed interests in peace talks from both sides. By Kayla Ruble
World May 26 Watch Pope Francis invites Israeli, Palestinian leaders for prayer at the Vatican In charged acts of political symbolism, Pope Francis stopped at some of the holiest sites for Jews and Muslims during a trip to the Middle East. Pope Francis called for renewed peace talks, and became the first pontiff to refer… By PBS NewsHour
Dec 24 Watch News Wrap: Christmas Eve celebrated around the world; Airstrikes in Syria News Wrap: Christmas Eve celebrated around the world; Airstrikes in Syria… Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch News Wrap: Christmas Celebrations Around the World Christmas celebrations started around the world today. Continue watching
Dec 24 Palestinians Protest Settlement Plans as Stormy Peace Talks Continue By PBS NewsHour A second round of negotiations between Palestinian and Israeli officials was overshadowed Monday by Palestinian threats not to address substantive issues until Israel agrees to stop settlement construction around Jerusalem. Continue reading
Nov 22 Israeli Forces Occupy Bethlehem, U.N. Official Killed in Jenin A day after a deadly suicide bombing aboard a Jerusalem bus killed 11, Israeli forces occupied the city of Bethlehem, the home of Thursday's attacker. Continue reading
Aug 20 Palestinians Resume Patrols in Bethlehem As Violence Continues Palestinian police resumed patrolling the streets of Bethlehem Tuesday after Israeli troops left the town as part of a newly brokered security deal that could be a test for a more permanent cease-fire agreement. Continue reading