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Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has confirmed his arrival at what he described as a snow-swept prison above the Arctic Circle, saying he was in excellent spirits despite his tiring 20-day journey.  Russian opposition politician calls himself Father Frost, describes clothes to stay warm at penal colony. Putin critic …

When Meirav Leshem Gonen last spoke to her daughter, Romi, on Oct. 7, the 23-year-old was trying to escape the Hamas assault on the Nova music festival in Israel. Instead, she was taken hostage. Gonen fears time is running out to bring Romi home since it appears there’s no end …

These little sparks of history add a sprinkle of wonder to the season, reminding us that Christmas has always been about more than just presents and decorations The crisp cold air, the scent of pine, the twinkling lights, and the echoes of carols — Christmastime, a season woven with joy, …

On Dec. 25, we are reminded that the true essence of Christmas knows no boundaries. Regardless of who we are or where we find ourselves on this vast tapestry of life, the spirit of Christmas resides within the chambers of our hearts. Two high-profile conflicts — the Israel-Hamas and the …

DOH logs 18 cases of COVID-19 subvariant, urges Filipinos to mask up, get vaccinated The COVID-19 Omicron subvariant JN.1 has already entered the Philippines, the Department of Health said Sunday as it urged Filipinos to observe multiple layers of protection, including masking up, ensuring good airflow and adequate ventilation, and …

Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula places the image of the Baby Jesus at the altar, symbolizing the birth of Christ during the Christmas Eve mass at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila on Sunday, Dece. 24, 2023. — Danny Pata ***** Credit belongs to: www.manilastandard.net

The high court rejected the petition filed by Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas to retroactively apply the increase in IRA funds for the past 26 years or since the Local Government Code was implemented in 1992. (File)  MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered national government agencies to list …

Dozens of people were killed in Gaza on Sunday in one of the deadliest strikes of the war, while Israel’s leaders acknowledged the “very heavy price” after 15 soldiers were killed in combat over the weekend. Strike took place Sunday night in the Maghazi refugee camp, east of Deir al-Balah. …

The normally bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus looks like a ghost town on Christmas Eve, with celebrations in Bethlehem, located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, called off as the war in Gaza continues. “It’s a very sad Christmas,” said one Palestinian Christian theologian. This Christmas, Bethlehem will have no tourists, …

Police in Serbia fired tear gas to prevent hundreds of opposition supporters from entering the capital’s city council building Sunday in protest of what election observers said were widespread vote irregularities during a general election last weekend. President dismisses vote rigging allegations as ‘lies’ promoted by political rivals. Police in …