Christmas in Saudi Arabia a mostly secret affair
In Riyadh gift shops Christmas items appear sparsely among silk flowers as Islam’s dominant religion limits public celebration. Expatriates host private gatherings, embassies arrange small events, and religious freedom remains restricted. Nearby Bahrain and Egypt show open celebrations, with Mubarak declaring Orthodox Christmas a holiday for all Egyptians.
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Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Religius Police
Sri Lanka
Mecca
Medina
State Department
Middle East
Persian Gulf
Bahrain
Lebanon
Syria
Town saves downtown decorations amid budget woes in Greenville
In Greenville Pennsylvania a volunteer group refitted wreaths for the business district after a year of budget deficits and local turmoil. Residents welcomed the effort as a small, uplifting sign amid a distressed status, a water boil advisory, and college fraternity penalties.
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Greenville, Pa
Greenville
Betsy Hildebrand
Thiel College
David Henderson
Pittsburgh
Shenango
Thue
Phi Theta Phi
Doug Riley
Chamber of Commerce
Lorrie Smith
Venezuelan baseball season suspended amid political crisis
Venezuelan fans face empty ballparks as a three week general strike against President Chavez halts the winter league. American players flee, MLB teams worry over injuries, and officials debate extending or trimming playoff plans while conditions improve.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Hugo Chavez
Chavez
Houston Astros
Boston Red Sox
U.S
Venezuelan Professional Baseball League
Anaheim Angels
San Francisco Giants
Rodriguez
Angels
U.S. State Department
Jason Lane
Allen Levrault
Florida Marlins
Derek Haselhoff
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Yankees
Norwich
Conn
Francisco
K-Rod” Rodriguez
Daz
Fidel Castro
Castro
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