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December 25, 2017 7:40 AM

Pope Francis urges world not to ignore plight of millions of migrants

Pope Francis has urged the world not to ignore the plight of millions of migrants who are driven from their land in his Christmas Eve Mass. The pontiff compared them to Mary and Joseph, recounting the Biblical story how they had to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem for a census. Many migrants, he sa...

December 25, 2017 7:22 AM

Peru's jailed ex-president Fujimori pardoned on humanitarian grounds

Peru's jailed ex-president Alberto Fujimori has been pardoned on humanitarian grounds. Fujimori was serving a 25-year sentence for corruption and rights abuses. <br/><br/>The President of the republic granted a humanitarian pardon to Mr Alberto Fujimori and seven other people in sim...

December 25, 2017 6:19 AM

President Trump greets US troops stationed around the world on Christmas

US President Donald Trump has said that America is winning the war against terrorism as he greeted US troops stationed around the world on Christmas. <br/><br/>In a video conference with American soldiers, Trump told the troops that Americans are thankful for them and their families. Pra...

December 25, 2017 6:18 AM

Egypt: 15 people arrested in connection with attack on church in Cairo

In Egypt, security officials have arrested 15 people in connection with an attack on an unlicensed Christian church south of the capital, Cairo. The officials said those arrested were 12 Muslims and three Christians suspected of involvement in Friday's violence. The officials spoke on condition...

December 25, 2017 2:01 AM

President Trump greets US troops stationed around world on Christmas Eve

President Donald Trump today said that America is winning the war against terrorism as he greeted US troops stationed around the world on Christmas Eve. <br/><br/>In a video conference with American soldiers on Christmas Eve, Trump told the troops that Americans are thankful for them and...

December 25, 2017 2:00 AM

Maldives President appeals to media not to antagonize India

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen has appealed to his countrymen, especially the media, not to antagonize India as it is the closest friend and ally of the Maldives. Speaking at a function today, Mr Yameen also said that the Maldives is working on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India.<br/>&...

December 24, 2017 1:16 PM

Turkey sacks over 2,700 more public sector workers

Turkey has sacked over 2,700 more people from its public service sector for alleged links to terror groups. According to two government decrees published in the Official Gazette today, those dismissed include 637 military personnel. The government said, the purges are needed to counter the continuin...

December 24, 2017 12:10 PM

Death toll due to tropical storm in Philippines mounts to nearly 200

In the Philippines, the death toll due to a tropical storm that triggered floods and landslides has mounted to nearly 200. Scores of people are still missing and thousands are homeless. <br/><br/>The rescue teams are yet to reach some of the affected areas on Mindanao island. The towns o...

December 24, 2017 11:55 AM

World's largest amphibious aircraft makes maiden flight in China

China's domestically developed AG600, the world's largest amphibious aircraft, performed its maiden flight today. It took off from the Jinwan Civil Aviation Airport at Zhuhai in Guangdong Province. <br/><br/>State-owned Aviation Industry Corporation said, the plane has a 39.6-m...

December 24, 2017 11:31 AM

Philippines storm leaves 200 dead & tens of thousands displaced

In the Philippines, the death toll due to a tropical storm that triggered floods and landslides has mounted to nearly 200. Scores of people are still missing and thousands are homeless. <br/><br/>The rescue teams are yet to reach some of the affected areas on Mindanao island. The towns o...

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