Bethlehem Marks Sombre Christmas Uder Shadow of War
Christians gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark a solemn Christmas overshadowed by war, as Pope Francis led mass in the Vatican.
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Thousands Attend Christmas Charity Dinner in Buenos Aires
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Malaysia Airlines Grounds New Airbus Jet Over Safety Concerns
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Honda and Nissan Expected to Begin ,Merger Talks
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In Wartime Bethlehem, Christmas Joy Hard to Find
On Bethlehem’s Manger Square, Christmas decorations and pilgrims are notably absent for a second wartime festive season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city.
