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Watch: Christians celebrate midnight mass in Bethlehem

"Celebrating Christmas also means celebrating those who still have a desire to love mankind and put themselves on the line for it. Here in the Holy Land, and not only today but every day of the year, there are still many people who celebrate the Christmas of Jesus in this way, not only Christians.

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USA

From Hong Kong to Venezuela, protesters demanded change in 2019

Protests created a domino effect, crossing borders and bringing droves of people to streets around the world.

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USA

Bloomberg cuts ties with company using prison inmates to make campaign calls

The Democratic 2020 contender said he was unaware that incarcerated people had been hired.

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Report: FBI looking into pardons by ex-Kentucky Gov. Bevin

A murderer and a child rapist were among those whom the gov pardoned during his final weeks in office.

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Italy

Pope Francis Christmas message: God loves 'even the worst of us'

Pope Francis is ringing in the new year in Rome.

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Ballet dancers protest French pension reform on steps of Opera Garnier

Ballet dancers refuse to see the end of their special pension scheme, which allows them to retire at the age of 42.

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USA

US halts sending sniffer dogs to Egypt and Jordan over care concerns

It comes after a US government report uncovered several preventable deaths of its bomb-sniffing dogs in Egypt and Jordan.

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Maaret al-Numan becomes ghost town as residents flee bombing

At least eight people, including five children, were on Christmas Eve in Russian airstrikes in northwest Syria.

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France

France blocks export of €24m long-lost Italian Renaissance painting

The rare artwork was bought by Chilean collectors at auction in October. But now the French state has blocked its export in a bid to keep it in its national collection.

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Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for Christmas celebrations

Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for Christmas celebrations, Iraq protesters create Christmas tree out of flags and elephants in Santa Claus outfits make a season greetings’ performance in Thailand.

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Fact check: Were Trump's wind energy claims a load of hot air?

Trump said wind turbines caused pollution, killed birds and cut property prices. Was he right?

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India

German student 'kicked out of India' after joining anti-Modi protests

His sign read: '1933-45 We have been there.'

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It's 40 years since Europe launched its first rocket

Europe launched its Ariane rocket for the first time exactly 40 years ago to compete in the race for space. Now, it's looking to gain a competitive edge.

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Watch: Indoor sky-diving elf draws Christmas lottery numbers

The elf showed off some killer acrobatics and collected some last-ditch letters for Santa Claus.

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Clashes erupt at busy Hong Kong shopping centre

It happened as people were making last-minute Christmas purchases.

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Trump doesn't rule out pardon for convicted confidant Roger Stone

The president trashed prosecutors and investigators who he said perpetrated "a big hoax."

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German boy missing for years found in closet of child pornography suspect

There are currently no indications that the boy was held in the apartment against his will, police said in a Friday statement.

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Trump says North Korea's 'Christmas gift' could be a 'beautiful vase'

"Everybody's got surprises for me but let's see what happens. I handle them as they come along," Trump told reporters on Christmas Eve.

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Trump says Pelosi 'desperate' and 'hates all of the people that voted for me'

The president spoke to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort in southern Florida where he's spending the holidays.

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Bahrain dissidents face possible Christmas Day death sentences

Mohamed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa were convicted in trials marred by allegations of torture and inadequate legal representation, rights groups say.

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Merry Hacksmas: Why Dec. 25 has cybersecurity experts on alert

Christmas Day is now a peak time for hackers to demonstrate their skills, purposefully anger people or try to extort money from vulnerable businesses.

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Police fire tear gas at Hong Kong demonstrators as violence breaks out in malls

"Lots of people are shopping so it's a good opportunity to spread the message and tell people what we are fighting for," according to a protester.

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China

Protesters in Hong Kong clash with police in shopping mall

Clashes between demonstrators and plain-clothes police took place at the Harbour City shopping mall in the Tsim Sha Tsui district of Hong Kong.

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Fresh protest against India citizenship law in New Delhi

The protesters walked to the Jantar Mantar area near parliament and chanted slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and police.

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Special Christmas delivery for US troops in Syria

Troops taking part in 'Holiday Express' transported stockings stuffed with gifts to five bases in the country's east. A military band also travelled by helicopter, playing Christmas carols as the troops received their presents.

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AI from Google is helping identify animals deep in the rainforest

The technology could help scientists sort through millions of images of elusive endangered species.

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France

Notre Dame will not host Christmas Mass for first time in 200 years

The cathedral was severely damaged in a devastating fire in April.

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Spain

What does European court ruling mean for Catalan figureheads?

What does the ECJ ruling mean for Puigdemont and how does EU law work in the Catalonian indpendence struggle. An explainer.

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World

New app keeps you safe in hunting areas after France's 2019 deaths

Nine people have been killed in hunting accidents in France this year alone. Over the last 20 years, more than 350 people died while in hunting areas. Now a new mobile phone app aims to improve safety.

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Scramble to protect Galapagos' delicate ecosystem after barge sinks offshore

The South American archipelago that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is one of the largest protected marine areas in the world.

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Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30

Italy's Via Appia enters the Unesco World Heritage List

Leaders react to 'unique' opening ceremony in Paris

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Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30

Italy's Via Appia enters the Unesco World Heritage List

Leaders react to 'unique' opening ceremony in Paris

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2019-12-24

Report: FBI looking into pardons by ex-Kentucky Gov. Bevin

US halts sending sniffer dogs to Egypt and Jordan over care concerns

France blocks export of €24m long-lost Italian Renaissance painting

Watch: Indoor sky-diving elf draws Christmas lottery numbers

Clashes erupt at busy Hong Kong shopping centre

Trump doesn't rule out pardon for convicted confidant Roger Stone

German boy missing for years found in closet of child pornography suspect

Trump says North Korea's 'Christmas gift' could be a 'beautiful vase'

Trump says Pelosi 'desperate' and 'hates all of the people that voted for me'

Bahrain dissidents face possible Christmas Day death sentences

Merry Hacksmas: Why Dec. 25 has cybersecurity experts on alert

Police fire tear gas at Hong Kong demonstrators as violence breaks out in malls

Protesters in Hong Kong clash with police in shopping mall

Fresh protest against India citizenship law in New Delhi

Special Christmas delivery for US troops in Syria

AI from Google is helping identify animals deep in the rainforest

Notre Dame will not host Christmas Mass for first time in 200 years