Dec 23 Nigerians welcome release of 130 schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped from Catholic school By Associated Press Some of the children appeared to be malnourished or in shock on Monday as they arrived at a government ceremony. Police said they were freed Sunday, a month after gunmen stormed their Catholic school. Continue reading
Dec 23 Gaza's Christian community tries to capture some holiday spirit during the ceasefire By Mariam Fam, Associated Press Gaza’s tiny Palestinian Christian community is trying to capture some of the Christmas spirit under a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading
Dec 23 Ex-aide says Netanyahu sought to evade responsibility for Oct. 7 attack By Julia Frankel, Associated Press A former close aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that immediately following the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, he was ordered to figure out how the premier could evade responsibility for the security breach. Continue reading
Dec 23 Passenger bus crash in Java kills at least 16 people, Indonesian official says By Associated Press The official says 18 victims being treated at two nearby hospitals include five people in critical condition and 13 in serious condition. Continue reading
Dec 23 Russia fires more than 600 drones and missiles on Ukraine, killing at least 3 people By Illia Novikov, Associated Press The bombardment demonstrated Russian President Vladimir Putin's intention of pursuing the invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Continue reading
Dec 23 Mexican Navy plane transporting young medical patient crashes in Texas, killing at least 5 people By Hallie Golden, Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Mexico's Navy said in a statement that four of the people aboard were Navy officers and four were civilians, including a child. Continue reading
Dec 23 U.S. strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific, killing 1 person By Associated Press At least 105 people have been killed in 29 known strikes since early September. Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 5:26 News Wrap: Trump names Louisiana governor as his special envoy to Greenland In our news wrap Monday, Denmark is pushing back against President Trump's move naming Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as his special envoy to Greenland, Trump announced plans for what he called a new 'Trump class' of warships, a car bomb… Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch 6:30 How Israeli communities scarred by Oct. 7 celebrated Hanukkah By Karl Bostic, Dan Sagalyn For millions of Jews around the world, Hanukkah ended Monday evening at nightfall. A holiday centered on dedication and perseverance, the Festival of Lights is particularly special in Israel, and especially for survivors of Oct. 7, their families and the… Continue watching
Dec 22 Zelenskyy says progress in U.S.-led peace talks is 'quite solid' By Samya Kullab, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading