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Police in Serbia fired tear gas to prevent hundreds of opposition supporters from entering the capital’s city council building Sunday in protest of what election observers said were widespread vote irregularities during a general election last weekend. CBC | World News
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In Bethlehem, it’s Christmas in mourning amid the ongoing Gaza war
The normally bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus looks like a ghost town on Christmas Eve, with celebrations in Bethlehem, located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, called off as the war in Gaza continues. “It’s a very sad Christmas,” said one Palestinian Christian theologian. CBC | World News
Read More »Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set for ‘lonely Christmas’ before 2024 ‘year of redemption’
A royal commentator claimed there “won’t be much laughter” in their Montecito home following their “chaotic” year. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Harry is ‘paranoid and misguided!’ BBC royal expert savages prince over royal attacks
Nicholas Witchell said Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are “overly sensitive” adding they should “make use of the media” rather than knock it. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Meghan Markle has ‘failed’ in bid to find new role and make lots of money, expert claims
Meghan Markle is still to find her role, despite Prince Harry seemingly finding his, according to royal expert Matt Wilkinson, who added that the past 12 months have been a “real rollercoaster” for the couple. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »13 killed in furnace explosion at Chinese-owned nickel plant in Indonesia
A smelting furnace exploded Sunday in Palu on Sulawesi island, killing at least 13 in the latest deadly incident at nickel plants in Indonesia that are part of China’s transnational development program known as the Belt and Road Initiative. CBC | World News
Read More »Bombing reported in northern Gaza as Israel says more soldiers killed in clashes with Hamas
Israel bombed areas of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip overnight, with fighting throughout Sunday morning, residents and Palestinian media said, as Gaza health authorities and the Israeli military announced mounting death tolls in the Israel-Hamas war. CBC | World News
Read More »Shadowy underground origins of Italian ‘tombola’ bingo still alive in Naples
The tombola played by most Italians is a much beloved, squeaky clean Yuletide tradition. But the Naples version is a reflection of the ancient history of the city where the game sprang up in the early 18th century as a way for impoverished people to win small stakes in a game of luck. CBC | World News
Read More »Putin’s forces ‘using chemical weapons’ fired from drones to attack Ukrainian troops
If confirmed, the use of K-51 grenades would constitute a violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Family finds drunk driver passed out in bedroom with mangled BMW in front garden
Daniel Alexander Rodriguez-Olivares allegedly broke into the house after crashing his car through two wooden barricades and then into the family home’s front yard. Daily Express :: News Feed
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