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December 24, 2024

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Bethlehem marks somber Christmas amid ongoing Gaza war

Christmas festivities in Bethlehem, revered as the birthplace of Jesus, have been toned down for a second year running.
SocietyDecember 24, 202401:47 min

Ukraine: How people are dealing with daily power cuts

Attacks on Ukraine's power grid are continuing to disrupt daily life, marking the third winter of hardship for millions.
ConflictsDecember 24, 202402:48 min

NASA probe to make closest-ever approach to the Sun

On Christmas Eve, NASA is expected to make history, flying closer to the Sun than any human-made object ever has.
ScienceDecember 24, 202402:01 min
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Christmas updates: Bethlehem hosts subdued celebrations

The grand Christmas tree in the biblical birthplace of Jesus is missing as the war in Gaza rages on. DW has more.
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Global Christmas traditions: From witches to KFC

LifestyleDecember 24, 2024

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Africa

Morocco moves to reform underage marriage

Morocco moves to reform underage marriage

Human RightsDecember 24, 2024
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Asia

Women at the forefront of South Korea's martial law protests

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EqualityDecember 24, 2024
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Germany

How German Chancellor Olaf Scholz became so unpopular

How German Chancellor Olaf Scholz became so unpopular

PoliticsDecember 24, 2024
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Europe

Ukraine: How people are dealing with daily power cuts

Ukraine: How people are dealing with daily power cuts

ConflictsDecember 24, 202402:48 min
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Middle East

Is a UN Security Council resolution key to Syria's future?

Is a UN Security Council resolution key to Syria's future?

PoliticsDecember 23, 2024
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North America

Living in New York City with a disability

Living in New York City with a disability

EqualityDecember 24, 202407:25 min
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Latin America

Donald Trump threatens to retake control over Panama Canal

Donald Trump threatens to retake control over Panama Canal

BusinessDecember 23, 202402:28 min
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