Christmas
Saudi doctor given life sentence for deadly car rampage on German Christmas market
A German court handed down a life sentence in a Christmas market attack that shocked the country and fueled debate over immigration ahead of national elections.
Four Tomahawk missiles fired at Nigeria by US on Christmas failed to explode
Tis the season to flog Israel - opinion
Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects nationwide after three police officers killed
Veteran Jazz ensemble cancel New Year’s show over Trump Kennedy Center renaming
"Jazz was born from struggle and from an insistence on freedom: freedom of thought, of expression, and of the full human voice," the group said, justifying the decision over Kennedy's renaming.
Anti-Israel activists disrupt Boxing Day shopping in London, Toronto malls
Boxing Day mall protests in London and Toronto saw activists hang Palestinian flags and disrupt shoppers while demanding an arms embargo on Israel.
Kennedy Center demands $1M in damages from musician after canceled Christmas performance - AP
The cancellation followed the White House’s decision last week to rename the center in honor of US President Donald Trump, the Associated Press reported on Friday.
Trump administration Christmas messages emphasize Jesus in overtly religious terms
While previous presidents have routinely issued Christmas greetings, they have typically emphasized themes of charity, family, and goodwill, using language that includes Americans of all faiths.
A look at Israel's winter wonderland in the Galilee, where Christmas comes to life
The Galilee’s Christian villages, where winter lights, festive traditions, and community bring the holiday season to life
Christmas passes peacefully in the Middle East
Christmas was celebrated by Christian communities across the region, including in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq.
Israel’s mixed messaging on Christmas draws controversy - analysis
The messaging shows the challenges Israel faces and also raises the question of whether it is better to use the holiday to draw contrasts with the region or to celebrate unity.
Sponsored Times Square billboard claims 'Jesus is Palestinian,' wishes a 'Merry Christmas'
Climate activist Greta Thunberg and social justice nonprofit Slow Factory also declared in a collaborative social media post on Wednesday that "Jesus was a Palestinian born under occupation."
Searching for Christmas in Jerusalem’s Old City - Reporter's Notebook
I went to the Old City of Jerusalem on December 25, 2025, to find holiday cheer and Christmas events.
Diplomatic effort continues to ward off 'specter of war' with Israel, Lebanon's Aoun says
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said "our diplomatic contacts have not stopped to ward off the specter of war" with Israel, noting that "the specter of war is still there."
