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Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports cause drop in food exports

Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports cause drop in food exports

Turkiye, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire deal's second phase, Turkish source says

Turkiye, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire deal's second phase, Turkish source says

South Korean lawmakers pass bill targeting false information despite warnings on censorship

South Korean lawmakers pass bill targeting false information despite warnings on censorship

US and Ukraine reach consensus on key issues aimed at ending the war but territorial disputes remain

US and Ukraine reach consensus on key issues aimed at ending the war but territorial disputes remain

Ex-aide says Netanyahu tasked him with making a plan to evade responsibility for Oct. 7 attack

Ex-aide says Netanyahu tasked him with making a plan to evade responsibility for Oct. 7 attack

Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire

Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire

Putin has been briefed on US proposals for Ukraine peace plan, the Kremlin says

Putin has been briefed on US proposals for Ukraine peace plan, the Kremlin says

Myanmar junta's shift from battlefield to ballots faces long odds

Myanmar junta's shift from battlefield to ballots faces long odds

Black box recovered from Libyan general's crashed plane

Black box recovered from Libyan general's crashed plane

How Israel's hilltop settlers coordinate attacks to expel Palestinians

How Israel's hilltop settlers coordinate attacks to expel Palestinians

Two police officers killed by bomb in Moscow near site of Russian general's killing

Two police officers killed by bomb in Moscow near site of Russian general's killing

Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman, seen as likely next PM set to return from exile ahead of polls

Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman, seen as likely next PM set to return from exile ahead of polls

Syrian church marks Christmas and reaffirms faith months after deadly attack

Syrian church marks Christmas and reaffirms faith months after deadly attack

US judge tosses Trump challenge to New York immigration-related law

US judge tosses Trump challenge to New York immigration-related law

US eyes additional Coast Guard assets to seize fleeing tanker, sources say

US eyes additional Coast Guard assets to seize fleeing tanker, sources say

Trump's recall of ambassadors compounds staffing problems at posts in Africa

Trump's recall of ambassadors compounds staffing problems at posts in Africa

World is 'ready' for a woman at helm of UN: Chile's Bachelet tells AFP

World is 'ready' for a woman at helm of UN: Chile's Bachelet tells AFP

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's military deployment in Chicago area, for now

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's military deployment in Chicago area, for now

Suspect and state trooper killed in Delaware shooting

Suspect and state trooper killed in Delaware shooting

Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the '90s, according to prosecutor email

Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the '90s, according to prosecutor email

Blasts and fire shatter Pennsylvania nursing home, killing at least two

Blasts and fire shatter Pennsylvania nursing home, killing at least two

U.S. eyes additional Coast Guard assets to seize fleeing tanker, sources say

U.S. eyes additional Coast Guard assets to seize fleeing tanker, sources say

Lebanon denies any army link to Hezbollah after Israeli strike

Lebanon denies any army link to Hezbollah after Israeli strike

Israeli defence minister says no plan to resettle Gaza after hinting at one

Israeli defence minister says no plan to resettle Gaza after hinting at one

Libya's military chief killed in plane crash in Turkiye

Libya's military chief killed in plane crash in Turkiye

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi

Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London

Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London

Ukraine retreats in east as Russian strikes kill three, hit energy

Ukraine retreats in east as Russian strikes kill three, hit energy

Venezuela passes law to jail backers of US oil blockade

Venezuela passes law to jail backers of US oil blockade

Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power

Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power

Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the '90s, according to prosecutor email

Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the '90s, according to prosecutor email

Ukrainian troops withdraw from eastern town of Siversk

Ukrainian troops withdraw from eastern town of Siversk