On Christmas, Pope Francis wishes for better world
Delivering his first annual "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) address to thousands at the Vatican, the pope makes a special appeal to atheists and non-Catholics
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U.S. Embassy in Kabul attacked on Christmas Day
Embassy official: 2 rounds of mortars or rockets hit compound, but no one hurt; Taliban claims it inflicted heavy casualties
Foreign fighters radicalized by extremists join Syrian rebels
Extremist groups use propaganda to rope in foreign fighters as violence in Syria rages on
Inexpensive hearing devices bring gift of sound to less fortunate
Device uses Bluetooth, smartphone technology; company behind product plans to introduce devices to Africa, South America
Thousands gather in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve
Christian pilgrims flock to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve in one of the highest turnouts in years
Francis celebrates first Christmas Eve Mass as pontiff
Pope Francis places baby Jesus statue in manger replica during public mass at St. Peter's Basilica
Israel launches Gaza airstrikes for worker killing
Heaviest burst of violence in volatile area since November 2012; sudden flare-up threatens cease-fire that has held up for 13 months
Car bomb destroys Egypt police station, kills 13
The devastating explosion wounded more than 100 and left a police headquarters in rubble
WWII codebreaker gets royal pardon for gay conviction
Mathematician who helped Britain win World War Two by cracking Nazi Germany's "unbreakable" Enigma code was granted a rare royal pardon
UN says mass grave of 75 found in South Sudan
In addition to the mass grave found in Bentiu, at least two other mass graves were reportedly found in Juba, according to the U.N.
Restoration work begins on Rome's crumbling Colosseum
Italian company Tod's, owned by Diego della Valle, is providing $33 million dollars to fix the famous ancient monument, which was crumbling in disrepair
India seeks to transfer accused diplomat to U.N., but needs U.S. approval
Country’s deputy consul general arrested for allegedly lying on visa about how much she paid housekeeper, sparking diplomatic firestorm
Assad forces widen bombing campaign in northern Syria, activists say
Around 45 dead in “barrel bomb” strikes against Aleppo and town on Turkish border, according to opposition
Pussy Riot band members freed in Russia
Maria Alekhina, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova were convicted of hooliganism after what was seen as anti-Putin performance
Ho Ho Holy: 2 popes exchange Christmas greetings
Photos show the two men in sitting room inside Benedict's retirement home; they also prayed together in adjoining chapel.
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At least 4 dead as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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After airport strike, Trump considering whether to join fight against Houthis
House candidate who reported rape on campaign trail details why she came forward
Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices
8 killed, including 2 children, in Pennsylvania mass shooting; suspect also dead
Vehicle driven by ICE agents in Texas hits and injures man, sheriff says
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