BETHLEHEM, West Bank: Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza. The excitement and cheer that typically descends on the West Bank during Christmas week were nowhere to be found. The festive lights and giant tree that normally decorate Manger Square were…
WASHINGTON: American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne about an hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national…
LEAVENWORTH, Wash.: The scent of bratwurst and pretzels filled the air as horses clopped down the main street, hauling a carriage full of tourists. Nestled in her mother’s arms, a baby reached out to touch a shop window display, peering toward the sequin-covered reindeer behind it, as colorful ornaments twirled nearby. Welcome to Leavenworth, Washington,…
Kerala Priest Critisized PM Modi: केरल में ऑर्थोडॉक्स चर्च के एक वरिष्ठ पादरी ने पिछले दिनों केरल के पलक्कड के एक स्कूल में क्रिसमस आयोजन के दौरान विश्व हिंदू परिषद (विहिप) के कथित रूप से उत्पन्न किए गए व्यवधान का जिक्र करते हुए मंगलवार (24 दिसंबर, 2024) को भारतीय जनता पार्टी (बीजेपी) और प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र…
The Santa Tracker is one delightful Christmas tradition that has stood the test of time – from snail mail in the last century to millions going online today, or calling up the Continental Air Defence Command (now NORAD) enquiring about Santa’s exact location – children worldwide excitedly track Santa Claus as he travels across the…
Christmas 2024 Bank Holiday: नया साल आने में अब मुश्किल से एक हफ्ते का समय बचा है. इसे लेकर लोगों ने अपना हॉलिडे प्लान करना शुरू भी कर दिया है, लेकिन छुट्टियों के चलते कई बार वेकेशन प्लान करना मुश्किल हो जाता है. अगर बात बैंक कर्मचारियों की हो, तो इन्हें दिसंबर के आखिरी हफ्ते…
Giannis Antetokounmpo has a theory. After playing in a nationally televised game on Christmas Day for the past six seasons, the Milwaukee Bucks will not be playing this Christmas. Given a chance to contemplate why the Bucks were not one of the 10 teams invited to the NBA’s biggest regular-season party this year, the Bucks’…
The festive spirit is alive, and the world is aglow with the magic of Christmas! From vibrant decorations to cherished family traditions, from exchanging heartfelt gifts to wandering through dazzling holiday markets, it’s a time of universal joy. The birth of Jesus Christ—the cornerstone of Christianity—marks the heart of this celebration. This year, an estimated…
India is all set to face Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26. The anticipation for this high-octane clash is at an all-time high, with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series currently tied 1-1. The iconic MCG, which boasts a capacity of 90,000, is completely sold out for this…
German authorities said they received tipoffs last year about the suspect in a car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg as more details emerged on Sunday about the five people killed. Authorities have identified the suspect as a Saudi doctor who arrived in Germany in 2006 and had received permanent residency. Police haven’t publicly…