Christmas around the world
The holiday is marked aroud the world in many different ways
World
Airstrike kills top rebel commander in Syria
It is unclear whether the airstrike was carried out by Russia or Syria, but several rebel commanders were killed
Top FIFA official beats U.S. extradition
Former head of South American soccer, Eugenio Figueredo, will face charges in Uruguay
2015 Travel Photographer of the Year winners
The top images selected from more than 110 countries
Oops! Astronaut dials wrong number from space
Talk about long distance - Christmas greeting from the space station goes awry
Queen's Christmas message notes "moments of darkness"
Royal family gathers to celebrate Christmas at country estate
Pope laments world torn by war, "murderous evil"
In annual Christmas "Urbi et Orbi" message, Francis urges Catholics to spread message of mercy, expresses hope for people of Syria, Libya
A look back at Pope Francis' remarkable year
Pontiff became major player on global stage, traveling to 11 countries including the U.S., and showing why he's been dubbed the "People's Pope"
Pop culture to palaces: 120 years of Swarovski crystal
Multi-billion dollar enterprise was founded to give everyday people the diamond-studded look of royalty
Gas tanker truck fire kills more than 100 people in Nigeria
Disaster happened as residents were rushing to refill their gas cylinders in time for Christmas; "The fire exploded like a bomb," said one witness
Guatemala band unable to get visas for Rose Parade
A band from Guatemala, that has appeared in the parade before, has been unable to get visas to participate in the parade this year
Paris climate goals mean emissions need to drop below zero
Some observers wonder whether politicians understand the implications of the goals they signed up for in the Paris climate agreement
Pope celebrates midnight Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican
In his Christmas Eve homily, Pope Francis noted the simplicity of Jesus' birth; and described a current culture of indifference
Choking on smog, Milan and Rome schedule no-car days
Home heating and heavy traffic is blamed for the eye-stinging, throat-irritating air
Pompeii gets blast from past with six newly restored buildings
Thermal bathing areas, a merchant's luxuriously decorated home, and a business are among the restored structures tourists can visit
Trump praises "powerful" Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's mother
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using cluster warheads in deadly strikes
Feds charge powerful Virginia Democrat in alleged drug scheme
DOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role, sources say
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Judge says Trump must sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit
Rising tension on the Korean border fuels concern
