Sunday, December 25, 2011
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Faithful flock to Bethlehem church for Christmas
Hundreds of Christian faithful, defying lashing rains and wind, celebrated Christmas Mass at Jesus' traditional birthplace on Sunday, their spirits high despite the gloomy weather.
Pope appeals for peace worldwide
Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to the bloodshed in Syria and the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in his Christmas message Sunday, an appeal for peace that was challenged by deadly attacks on Nigerian churches.
Feds reject South Carolina voter ID law
South Carolina's attorney general says he will fight the Justice Department in federal court over South Carolina's voter ID law.
Israel cancels defense deal over Turkey's ties to Iran
Israel's Defense Ministry announced Thursday the last-minute cancellation of a $140 million contract with Turkey over fears that a sophisticated aerial surveillance system could end up in Iran's hands.
Muslim sect claims attacks on Nigerian churches; 25 dead
An explosion ripped through a Catholic church during Christmas Mass near Nigeria's capital Sunday, killing at least 25 people, officials said. A radical Muslim sect claimed the attack and another bombing near a church in the restive city of Jos as explosions also struck the nation's northeast.
Lugar makes pitch for support from tea party
Sen. Richard G. Lugar, Indiana Republican, said on Sunday that tea party voters in his state are looking for a fiscal conservative to back in next year's Senate race, and "I would say to them respectfully that it is me."
Lowly Vikings trip up Redskins 33-26
Brandon Banks launched all 5-foot-7, 155 pounds of his body up and barely over the wall behind the end zone at the East end of FedEx Field late Sunday afternoon. The Washington Redskins sparkplug receiver partially disappeared in a sea of delirious fans who joined him in celebrating his game-tying 59-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
Gingrich attacks Virginia for keeping him off ballot
Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich's campaign attacked Virginia's GOP primary election system on Saturday for keeping him off the state's March 6 Super Tuesday ballot, a significant setback for a candidate who has surged in popularity but has struggled to organize his campaign.
Prince Philip in hospital as British royals mark Christmas
Britain's royal family celebrated Christmas on Sunday with one notable absence — Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, who remains hospitalized following a heart procedure.
Gorbachev urges Putin to step down after protests
Mikhail Gorbachev, who resigned as Soviet president 20 years ago Sunday, has urged Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to follow his example and step down.
Troops hit protesters marching into Yemen capital
Yemen's outgoing president said Saturday he would leave the country for the United States to help calm tensions in his country as forces commanded by his son and nephew opened fire on more than 100,000 protesters marching into the capital, killing at least eight.
Congress approves short-term payroll tax, unemployment benefits
Congress closed out its legislative year on Friday the same way it began: with a divided House and Senate agreeing to a short-term extension, in this case renewing the payroll tax holiday for two more months, but leaving the bigger work for later.
Queen Elizabeth visits husband in hospital
Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday arrived at a hospital in Cambridge to visit her husband who is recovering from a heart operation.
Repeal of military gay ban gets mixed review after three months
Three months after President Obama lifted the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military, Pentagon officials say heterosexual troops are adjusting well to the new policy. However, critics say they are just following orders, and many are complaining privately.
Poor job rating a bit 'mysterious' to Gray
D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray says he is undeterred by a new poll that gives him a poor approval rating and indicates he would lose theoretical matchups against either of the two mayors who came before him.
Iraq's vice president accuses Iran of being involved in his arrest warrant
Iraq's vice president says that Iran is "definitely" behind Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's move to jail him on terror charges, saying it is "not a coincidence" that his arrest warrant was announced the day after the last U.S. troops left Iraq.
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DECKER: Five questions with Buddy RoemerBuddy Roemer is a candidate for the Republican nomination for president. He served in Congress from 1981-88 as one of the last truly conservative Democrats who crossed the aisle to back the Reagan agenda. He later was governor of Louisiana and switched party affiliation to the GOP. A longtime business executive, Mr. Roemer founded and was CEO of Business First Bank, a small community lender with $650 million is assets. AUGUSTINE: Iran's uranium enrichment expands, America's withersAs developing nations begin building dozens of nu- clear reactors to meet growing energy demands, the United States is on the verge of losing its leadership in one nuclear segment that will weaken our national security: our ability to provide energy and our capacity to discourage the spread of nuclear weapons. GATTUSO: Stoking fears about 'No More Tears'For as long as there have been cosmetics, they've been part of the holidays. They're popular Christmas gifts and part of looking good at big New Year's Eve parties, yet if you believe the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, personal care products - from skin creams to popular fragrances to baby shampoo - contain a "minefield of toxins." But the campaign's claims amount to a minefield of misinformation that could have far more dangerous repercussions than any of the chemicals it demonizes. Its latest target is Johnson & Johnson's "No More Tears" baby shampoo, used to help children look their best in countless holiday photos. EDITORIAL: Being Christian is a death sentencePersecuted Christians are fleeing from the Middle East in increasing numbers. The United States should open its doors to them as a guaranteed safe haven. DONATELLI: Walker confident despite looming recallThe class of Republican governors and state legislators elected in 2010 are fully invested in fundamental reforms at the state level. These Republican officeholders are moving aggressively to reform governmental institutions, tax policy and large state programs such as education and Medicaid. In effect, they're finally bringing the states into the 21st century. |
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