Calls for global peace during Christmas celebrations
Christians worldwide observe Christmas, but celebrations are subdued in Bethlehem during Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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Disabled boy in Gaza dreams of playing with friends
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Sombre Christmas in the occupied city of Bethlehem
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In his Christmas address, Pope Francis also appealed for peace in Ukraine and Sudan.
Syrian armed groups to unite under one army
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Syrian Christians attend first Christmas Eve service since al-Assad’s fall
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Video: Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan during emergency landing
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed after requesting an emergency landing in Kazakhstan.
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Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation
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Russian attacks kill one in Ukraine, damage energy infrastructure
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