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Bethlehem is set to mark a second subdued Christmas during the war in Gaza

Bethlehem prepares for another understated Christmas amidst conflict in Gaza

BATTIR – Bethlehem prepared Tuesday to mark another somber Christmas in the…
Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed at the start of a holiday-shortened week

Today’s stock market update: Mixed performance for Asian stocks as a holiday-shortened week begins

In HONG KONG, markets in Asia showed a mix of results on…
South Korea's opposition party vows to impeach acting president

Opposition Party in South Korea Pledges to Impeach Acting President

SEOUL – South Korea’s main opposition party said Tuesday it will seek…
UN investigative team says Syria's new authorities `very receptive' to probe of Assad war crimes

“Syrian authorities show willingness to cooperate with UN probe into Assad’s war crimes”

TANZANIA – The U.N. organization assisting in investigating the most serious crimes…
The internet is rife with fake reviews. Will AI make it worse?

Can AI worsen the prevalence of fake reviews on the internet?

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools that allow people to efficiently…
Magdeburg mourns Christmas market attack victims as fears swirl of deeper social divisions

Magdeburg Grieves for Christmas Market Attack Victims Amid Concerns of Growing Social Tensions

Mourners in Magdeburg placed flowers near the site of the tragic Christmas…
Middle East latest: Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill at least 20 people, Palestinian medics say

Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 20 people, according to Palestinian medics

Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have killed at…
Australia approves extradition of former US Marine over alleged training of Chinese military pilots

Australia agrees to extradite ex-US Marine accused of training Chinese military pilots

NEWCASTLE – Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited…
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street rally caps a dismal week

Today’s stock market update: Most Asian shares rise following a strong Wall Street finish to end a rough week

BANGKOK – Shares mostly gained in Asia on Monday after U.S. stocks…
Santa braves the sticky heat of the Amazon jungle to bring gifts to children in Brazilian village

Santa Claus travels through the hot Amazon jungle to deliver presents to kids in a village in Brazil

CATALAO – Despite the hot and humid weather of the Amazon rainforest,…