Dec 24 Christmas festivities begin in Bethlehem By Mohammed Daraghmeh, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 24 Prince Philip leaves hospital in time for Christmas By Gregory Katz, Associated Press The palace had previously said that the 98-year-old prince was being hospitalized for planned treatment of a pre-existing condition. Continue reading
Dec 24 Queen Elizabeth II to admit 'bumpy' year in Christmas speech By Gregory Katz, Associated Press The pre-recorded message will be broadcast in Britain and the Commonwealth nations on Christmas Day. Continue reading
Dec 24 Syrian army captures village and a missile kills 8 civilians By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Government forces also captured a key village held by al-Qaida insurgents in the last rebel stronghold in the war-torn country. Continue reading
Dec 23 Watch 7:06 News Wrap: McConnell, Schumer argue over Senate impeachment trial In our news wrap Monday, Congress and President Trump have left Washington for the holidays, but the fight over a Senate impeachment trial goes on. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are arguing over witnesses and… Continue watching
Dec 23 Watch 8:39 Saudi investigation into Khashoggi killing leaves 'full truth' unknown, says UN official A Saudi Arabian court has sentenced five people to death for their involvement in the killing of columnist Jamal Khashoggi. The proceedings lasted nearly a year and were shrouded in secrecy, with only a select group of diplomats in attendance… Continue watching
Dec 23 Residents of Syria's Idlib province flee new government offensive By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Syrian government forces pressed ahead Monday with a new military assault on the country's last rebel stronghold that began last week. The offensive has triggered a mass exodus of civilians fleeing to safer areas near the Turkish border. Continue reading
Dec 23 Report: Popular UAE chat app ToTok used as a government spy tool By Associated Press The government uses ToTok to track conversations, locations, images and other data of those who install the app on their phones, The New York Times reported. Continue reading
Dec 23 Protesters block Paris subway on 19th day of pension strikes By Associated Press The government is negotiating with unions about the retirement reform, which President Emmanuel Macron has championed to keep the state pension system financially sustainable. Continue reading
Dec 23 Going west, migrants wander through Bosnia in Balkan winter By Associated Press In Bihac, migrants look for abandoned buildings or factories, or stay in the town's migrant center if they are lucky. Continue reading