Concerns over a resurgence of the Islamic State in Syria remain heightened following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime and an increase in attacks targeting U.S.-aligned Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). President-elect Donald Trump may well face another round against the extremist group as the SDF faces a reality in which it may have to […]
Displaying a beautifully decorated and illuminated Christmas tree in homes is a beloved holiday tradition, but the origins of how this tradition came to be is one that is still debated today. One country that claims to be the home of the world’s first Christmas tree is Latvia. Riga, Latvia, claims to be home to […]
Christmas, Navidad in Puerto Rico, extends far beyond Dec. 25. The island proudly proclaims itself as having the “longest holiday season in the world,” according to the website Discover Puerto Rico. On average, the holiday festivities in Puerto Rico last about 45 days, per the source, commencing right after Thanksgiving, and stretching all the way […]
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Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in what appeared to be “friendly fire”, the U.S. military said. The pilots were found alive after they ejected from their aircraft, with one suffering minor injuries. The incident demonstrates the pervasive dangers in the Red Sea corridor amid ongoing attacks on shipping […]
The pope has contracted a cold and will skip his usual outdoor Sunday prayer, instead giving the blessing indoors just days ahead of his Christmas Eve and Day Masses, the Vatican said Saturday. Chilly weather and the pope’s busy schedule during Christmas week were cited as reasons for the 88-year-old giving the blessing from his […]
The U.S. military confirmed it conducted airstrikes in Yemen, saying it targeted a missile storage site and a command-and-control center operated by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the successful strikes in a release Saturday, saying they were meant to “disrupt and degrade” Houthi operations. “CENTCOM forces conducted the deliberate strikes to disrupt […]
A packed bus collided with a truck and burst into flames early Saturday in Brazil, killing more than 30 people, the Fire Department said. After removing all the victims from a major highway near the town of Teofilo Otoni in Minas Gerais, the state’s Fire Department reported that of the 45 people on the bus, […]
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A projectile launched into Israel from Yemen overnight into Saturday struck Tel Aviv, resulting in mild injuries to 14 people, according to Israeli officials. Israel’s military said after sirens sounded in central Israel that the projectile landed in Tel Aviv’s southern Jaffa area following failed attempts to intercept. “Following the sirens that sounded a short […]