Don’t let Church failings distance you from God, Pope says on Christmas Eve
Pope Francis led the world’s 1.3 billion Roman Catholics into Christmas on Tuesday, urging them not to let the Church’s failings lead them away from accepting God’s love.
Thirty-five civilians killed in Burkina Faso after army repels militant attack
Burkina Faso insurgents killed 35 mostly female civilians on Tuesday after attacking a military outpost in northern Soum Province, and about 87 militants and local security forces were killed in the clash, authorities said.
Mexico says surveillance of embassy in Bolivia has eased after spat
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday that excessive monitoring of Mexico’s diplomatic facilities in Bolivia had eased since his government issued a complaint about it a day earlier.
Mexico urges Bolivia to end intimidation at La Paz embassy
Mexico’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that Bolivian security and intelligence officials are still surrounding Mexico’s embassy in La Paz and continue to intimidate the ambassador and diplomatic staff.
Thirty-five civilians killed in militant attack in Burkina Faso
A militant attack in Burkina Faso on Tuesday killed 35 civilians and seven members of local security forces, who eventually repelled the assailants, killing 80 of them, the Burkinabe authorities said.
Family members of man killed during Iran protests arrested: news agency
Iranian authorities have arrested relatives of a young man who was shot dead during demonstrations last month, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Tuesday, citing an informed source.
Paris Opera ballerinas, who retire at 42, kick up a fuss over Macron pension plans
Ballerinas in white tutus danced scenes from Swan Lake on the forecourt of the Paris Opera on Tuesday to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to scrap their special pension benefits.
Australia’s wildlife carers set to work around the clock over Christmas
Wildlife carers in Australia are ready to work around the clock over Christmas, preparing for more admissions particularly for baby animals stressed by hot weather, bushfires and drought.
China calls on U.S. to take immediate action on North Korea accords
China urged the United States on Tuesday to take immediate action to implement agreements reached with North Korea during last year’s summit in Singapore.
Biryani, bankers and burqas: Inside a sit-in protest on an Indian highway
In a working-class corner of south Delhi, a nearly half-mile stretch of a wide, six-lane highway connecting India’s capital city with a burgeoning suburb has been blockaded for 10 days.
