Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts
Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under…
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American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for…
Continue ReadingHong Kong police issue arrest warrants and bounties for six activists
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police have announced a fresh round of arrest warrants for six activists based overseas, with bounties…
Continue ReadingMiddle East latest: Israeli raid and airstrikes in West Bank kill at least 8 Palestinians
At least eight people were killed by Israeli military operations in the northern West Bank around the city of Tulkarem on Tuesday, the Palestinian…
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A blast at a Turkish ammunition factory kills 11 people
ISTANBUL (AP) — An explosion at an ammunition factory in northwest Turkey left 11 dead and five injured Tuesday morning. The blast occurred in…
Continue ReadingUS and UK criticize Pakistani military court convictions of civilian supporters of Imran Khan
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and the United Kingdom have expressed deep concern over the recent handing down of convictions…
Continue Reading Legendary Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a cinema movement that tackled social issues in…
Continue ReadingHertl scores decisive goal as Golden Knights beat Ducks 3-1
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tomas Hertl scored a go-ahead goal in the third period, Adin Hill made 31 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat…
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Tracking cooler temperatures and breezier conditions for the holiday
It’s almost Christmas! I am tracking a cold front that will move through the region, which will bring in cooler temperatures and breezier and gustier…
Continue ReadingMyles Turner hits late 3-pointer, scores 23 as Pacers beat Warriors 111-105
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Myles Turner made a 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 16 seconds left and had 23 points and 10 rebounds,…
Continue ReadingJokic scores 32 points and the Nuggets rout the Suns 117-90
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 13 of his 32 points in a decisive third quarter, and the Denver Nuggets routed the scuffling…
Continue ReadingJokic scores 32 points and the Nuggets rout the Suns 117-90
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 13 of his 32 points in a decisive third quarter, and the Denver Nuggets routed the scuffling…
Continue ReadingPettersson scores twice 44 seconds apart and Canucks hold off Sharks 4-3
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Elias Pettersson scored two goals 44 seconds apart in the second period to snap a seven-game scoring drought and…
Continue ReadingTonga’s parliament elects a new prime minister after his predecessor quit this month
Associated Press PERTH, Australia (AP) — Tonga’s parliament has elected Aisake Eke as the country’s new prime minister. The vote came in a…
Continue ReadingMagic and lights draw crowds to an alpine village in Washington state for Christmas
Associated Press LEAVENWORTH, Wash. (AP) — The scent of bratwurst and pretzels filled the air as horses clopped down the main street, hauling a…
Continue ReadingCenturies-old angels uncovered at Boston church made famous by Paul Revere
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Straddling the scaffolding high up in a historic Boston church, murals conservator Gianfranco Pocobene is working to…
Continue ReadingSouthern Africa elections brought big changes in 2024
Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — In Southern Africa, where democracy remains relatively stable, elections held in 2024 saw long-governing…
Continue Reading20 years after the Indian Ocean tsunami, a boy found in the mud embraces being known as ‘Baby 81’
Associated Press KURUKKAL MADAM, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pulled from the mud as an infant after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, and reunited…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea’s opposition party vows to impeach acting president
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s main liberal opposition party said Tuesday it will seek to impeach acting leader Han…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas
AP Business Writer Technology stocks led a broad rally on Wall Street Tuesday during a holiday-shortened trading session ahead of Christmas. The…
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