Christmas attacks kill 37 in Iraq flagged by state dept
The State Department condemned twin Christmas Day attacks on Christians in Iraq that left at least 37 dead. A Baghdad church blast near Dora killed 26 and an outdoor market bombing in another Christian district killed 11, with al Qaida-linked groups suspected of orchestrating the violence.
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Snowden warns of mass surveillance beyond Orwell
Edward Snowden in a Moscow video to Britain warns that government spying exceeds George Orwell’s 1984. He calls for balance and ends mass surveillance while noting the Washington Post interview and Channel 4 Alternative Christmas Message context.
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African leaders to discuss violence in South Sudan crisis
In Juba and Nairobi leaders from Kenya and other East African nations prepare for IGAD talks on South Sudan's crisis. Kiir and Machar express openness to negotiations, while AU IGAD urge dialogue to prevent further violence and regional destabilization.
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Haitian migrants die when capsized tow boat near Turks and Caicos
Eighteen Haitians die after a sailboat with more than 50 suspected migrants capsized while being towed into Providenciales. Thirty-two were recovered, survivors held in immigration detention. Police search for several who reached shore and fled the scene as U S Coast Guard helicopters aided the response.
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Pope Francis calls atheists to join in world peace effort
The pope urged atheists to desire peace and unite with believers in a homemade peace message at St. Peter's Basilica. He also appealed for environmental protection and dialogue to end conflicts in Syria Nigeria DR Congo and Iraq while highlighting vulnerable victims of war.
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