Holiday cheer absent, with no Christmas tree or decorations adorning Church of Nativity, revered as birthplace of Jesus.

After Monday's ratification of contested October elections, a new wave of protests is under way.

With the spacecraft out of contact, it will be Friday before mission operators confirm its historic flyby.

During his first term in office, Trump oversaw a series of federal executions unparalleled in modern history.

Harsh weather causes havoc across the region, with snow drifts also shutting down highways and halting trains.

Taken too far, incoming US president's pragmatic disengagement policy in Afghanistan could badly backfire.

Strike over wages and staffing issues comes at one of the coffee chain's busiest times of the year.

Former Israeli adviser Daniel Levy argues that dehumanisation of Palestinians by Israel blocks peace efforts in Gaza.

Authorities vote to allow Meta's instant messaging platform and Google Play as first step to scale back internet curbs.

The excitement and cheer that typically descends on town in the occupied West Bank on Christmas are nowhere to be found.

IPC report outlines famine in five areas, including in Sudan's largest displacement camp, Zamzam, in North Darfur.

The It Ends With Us star is accusing co-star Justin Baldoni of 'sexual harassment'.

In 1969, Otis Moss Jr led a push to ensure diversity among Santa Clauses. But the fight, he says, continues to this day.

The ICC revised schedule for the tournament has India playing group matches, semifinal 1 and final, if required, in UAE.

De facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says factions agreed to disband following a meeting with the heads of the groups.

Brief halt to flights in US had threatened the travel plans of millions of people during busy holiday period.

Thousands of North Korean soldiers have died or been wounded according to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

A letter signed by more than 300 parents is defending two schools over "toxic culture" claims.

Ukraine is preparing to celebrate Christmas on December 25 for a second year but divisions persist.

Christians protested in Damascus to demand protection for minorities after a Christmas tree was seen burning in a town.