- Fri. Jan 31st, 2025
Sombre Christmas in Bethlehem an 'escape' from war for Palestinians
Bethlehem (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – With no Christmas tree or decorations adorning the Church of the Nativity, revered as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, holiday cheer was absent in the…
'Like a dream': AFP photographer's return to Syria
Douma (Syria) (AFP) – AFP photographer Sameer al-Doumy never dreamed he would be able to return to the hometown in Syria that he escaped through a tunnel seven years ago…
Chiefs seek top seed in holiday test for playoff
Washington (AFP) – Defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City can clinch a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the NFL post-season with a victory Wednesday at Pittsburgh as four playoff-bound…
Panamanians protest 'public enemy' Trump's canal threat
Panama City (AFP) – Protesters in Panama on Tuesday burned an image of US President-elect Donald Trump following his threat to demand control of the country's interoceanic canal be returned…
Cyclone death toll in Mayotte rises to 39
Mamoudzou (AFP) – The death toll from cyclone Chido in the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte has reached 39, according to the latest count from the island's prefect. Issued…
Christmas in post
Damascus (AFP) – Sarah Latifa had feared that her Christian community in Syria may struggle to celebrate its first Christmas since Islamist-led rebels toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad earlier this…
Ecuador vice president says Noboa seeking her 'banishment'
Quito (AFP) – A rift between Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa and his deputy deepened on Tuesday as his ally-turned-adversary accused the leader of the South American nation of trying to…
Leicester boss Van Nistelrooy aware of 'bigger picture' as Liverpool await
London (AFP) – Ruud van Nistelrooy is determined to keep sight of the "bigger picture" after recent defeats followed a winning start to his reign as Leicester boss. Issued on:…
Syria authorities say armed groups have agreed to disband
Damascus (AFP) – Syria's new leaders announced Tuesday that they had reached an agreement with the country's rebel groups on their dissolution and integration under the defence ministry. Issued on:…
Maresca expects Man City to be in title hunt as he downplays Chelsea's chancs
London (AFP) – Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City will bounce back into Premier League title contention, while insisting it is "just reality" that Chelsea are not genuine challengers for the…