China defends Ukraine war stance, aims to deepen ties with Russia
Foreign Minister Wang Yi defends Chinese position in Ukraine, hails 'historic' improvement in ties with Arab countries.
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Photos: Thousands descend upon Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas
Thousands of visitors descended upon the traditional birthplace of Jesus.
Without food and clothes, DRC’s displaced face grim Christmas
Hunger and cholera stalk the tens of thousands who escaped M23 rebel advances in North Kivu.
Iranian rapper wins appeal against protests-linked death sentence
Court accepts Saman Seyyedi's appeal, but 22-year-old Mohammad Ghobadlou’s bid is rejected and could be executed soon.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will create its own Christmas miracle
The message of defiance came as at least 10 people were killed in a missile attack on a market in Ukraine's Kherson.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 305
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 305th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Rescue efforts for 18 trapped after Xinjiang gold mine collapse
A total of 40 people were working underground at the gold mine in Yining county at the time of the collapse.
Kari Lake loses bid to overturn Arizona vote results
Judge throws out Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs.
US blizzard kills 18, leaves hundreds of thousands without power
Fierce storm leaves 300,000 homes and businesses without power and at least 18 dead from exposure and icy car crashes.
Suspect in Paris shooting transferred to psychiatric unit
Authorities say the 69-year-old suspect, who allegedly killed three people, was removed from custody for health reasons.
Christmas returns to Bethlehem after two years of COVID curbs
Tourists flock to the occupied West Bank city to celebrate Christmas after pandemic restrictions were lifted.
India opposition’s ‘unity march’ against hate reaches New Delhi
Cross-country march enters capital where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP for 'spreading Hindu-Muslim hatred'.
Fuel tanker explosion kills 10 in South Africa
Deadly blast took place after a tanker carrying LPG got caught beneath a bridge close to a hospital and houses.
Taliban orders NGOs to send women workers home
Ban comes days after Taliban-run government ordered universities to suspend classes for women until further notice.
Migrants face freezing Christmas at US-Mexico border
Migrants almost certain to spend Christmas in crowded shelters or on streets of Mexican border towns amid winter storm.
Deadly US storm disrupts Christmas plans, downs power lines
More than 200 million people under weather warnings as thousands of flights cancelled and at least a dozen dead.
Wild winter storm in US disrupts Christmas travel
Blizzards, freezing rain, flooding and life-threatening cold create mayhem for those travelling for the holidays.
Police, protesters clash at rally denouncing deadly Paris attack
A gunman went on a rampage in 10th district, killing three people in attack aimed at foreigners, authorities say.
India makes negative COVID test mandatory for five countries
Travellers arriving from countries, including China, will have to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country.
UN chief says Burkina Faso has no grounds to expel envoy
Statement comes after military government ordered senior UN official Barbara Manzi to leave Burkina Faso immediately.