Last year, some Ukrainians already observed Christmas on Dec. 25, in a gesture that represented separation from Russia, its culture, and religious traditions.
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African Union gives 15-day ultimatum to Niger junta to end regime but soldiers seek continuity
Bazoum, whose condition and that of his officials remain unknown since the government was overthrown, should also be released immediately and unconditionally, the AU said.
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
The governor has touted his yearlong feud with Disney in his run for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, often accusing the entertainment giant of being too ‘woke.’
Rioter who stole badge, radio from beaten officer on Jan. 6 gets more than 4 years in prison
Thomas Sibick, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty in March for his role in the attack on Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone, who has described fighting for his life to defend the Capitol.
Motorcyclist killed in York crash involving 2 other vehicles
Kyle Rockwood, of York, died at the scene of the accident Wednesday afternoon.
25 killed in wildfires sweeping across Algeria, including soldiers fighting flames
Operations to tamp down the fires included some 7,500 firefighters and 350 trucks on the ground as well as air support.
Greek authorities evacuate some 19,000 people as wildfire blazes on the island of Rhodes
The Ministry of Climate Change and Civil Protection said it was ‘the largest evacuation from a wildfire in the country.’
Congolese soldier kills 13 civilians, including wife, after son is buried without him, officials say
The attack late Saturday left the soldier’s wife, in-laws, and two of his children dead before he turned his weapon on other civilians, said Lt. Jules Ngongo, a spokesman for the army.
Indian rescuers recover 27 dead but no sign of dozens of missing villagers swamped by a landslide
Rescuers have ended a four-day search for scores of people missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered a massive landslide in a village in western India
‘Barbie,’ in 1st, and ‘Oppenheimer,’ in 2nd, fuel historic box office bonanza
The ‘Barbenheimer’ phenomenon may have started out as a good-natured competition between two aesthetic opposites, but, as many hoped, both movies benefitted in the end.