Powerful typhoon slams into the eastern Philippines on Christmas Day
Typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Christmas Day, spoiling the biggest holiday in Asia’s largest Catholic nation
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Stars react to death of George Michael: "He was an absolute inspiration"
As news of the death of British superstar George Michael broke Sunday, celebrities, fans and musicians began offering condolences on social media
George Michael 1963-2016
George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with Wham! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies, has died
George Michael, Wham! lead singer, dead at 53, publicist says
British superstar rose to fame as the lead singer of the pop-duo Wham!, and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies
Prince George steals the show as he leaves Christmas Day service
A candy cane was on the menu Christmas Day for one of the youngest members of the Royal Family -- Prince George
Christmas Day around the world
From Australia to South Africa to Iraq, Christians around the world celebrated Christmas Day
Fake news sets off Twitter spat between Pakistan, Israel
Confrontation between two heavily armed adversaries escalated in response to a fake story posted online
Terrorism not ruled out in Russia plane crash investigation
92 people were killed when the Russian military plane crashed in the Black Sea, carrying members of a world-famous choir on their way to entertain troops
Powerful earthquake shakes Chile
Thousands of people evacuated part of Chile's southern coast until a tsunami warning was lifted
Netanyahu blasts U.S., says "friends don't take friends to the Security Council"
The Israeli prime minister is accusing the Obama administration of initiating the U.N. resolution condemning Israeli settlements in the West Bank
The Dalai Lama on seeking joy
Looking beyond religion and national boundaries, the spiritual leader says seeking commonality - with as little as a smile - can solve the world’s divisions
Queen Elizabeth skips Christmas service over illness
Palace officials say the 90-year-old queen is suffering from a "heavy cold" but will join the royal family for other holiday events
Pope's Christmas message wishes peace for troubled world
In his annual Christmas address from the Vatican, the pope decried conflicts around the world "that seem stronger than the yearning for peace”
Russian passenger plane crashes into Black Sea, Defense Ministry says
Officials say they are not ruling anything out in search for cause of the crash; no sign of survivors among 92 on board, including members of renowned military choir
Sri Lanka unveils artificial Christmas tree it claims is world's tallest
The 238-foot tree is 18 meters taller than the current record holder, organizers said; Catholic Church criticized the tree as a “waste of money” and suggested that the funds better be spent on helping the poor
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