Christmas Day

Azerbaijan’s president accuses Russia of downing airliner in Christmas Day crash and covering up cause

CNN — Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has accused Russia of accidentally downing an airliner on Christmas Day in a disaster that killed 38 people, and covering up the cause. The Azerbaijan Airlines plane was traveling to Grozny in Chechnya before it made an emergency landing near Aktau, the airline said on Wednesday. Russia’s Federal Air …

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Egypt Independent December 30, 2024

JackJumpers maintain impressive Christmas Day run

Jordon Crawford posted 26 points with six three-pointers off the bench as the Tasmania JackJumpers celebrated Christmas Day at home

Australian Associated Press December 26, 2024

Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Christmas Day

In this image provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out a fire following a Russian missile attack on

NPR NEWS December 26, 2024

Pope calls for ‘lasting peace’ in Ukraine in Christmas Day message

CNN — Pope Francis has called for a “negotiation” to end the war in Ukraine in a Christmas Day message where he appealed for weapons to be laid down in global conflicts and reconciliation between enemies. The 88-year-old pontiff’s remarks came hours after a “massive” aerial attack by Russia and follow his consistent push for …

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Egypt Independent December 26, 2024

Putin ‘inhumane,’ Zelensky says, as Russia pounds Ukrainian power grid on Christmas Day

CNN — Russia launched an “inhumane” attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, with explosions reported across the country, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said. It is the thirteenth time this year Russia has carried out a major attack on Ukraine’s power grid, according to DTEK, the country’s largest energy provider, leaving it in a …

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Egypt Independent December 26, 2024