Business
Trump admin strikes deal with Russia, Ukraine to secure Black Sea shipping
Both statements asserted that the respective parties were committed to a "durable and lasting peace."
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Politics
Pope compares EU to Nazi, Communist dictatorships after guidebook bans use of the word "Christmas"
The head of the Roman Catholic Church called the document an “anachronism,” noting past attempts to extinguish Europe’s Christian roots
Politics
A “bloody massacre” could happen if Russia invades Ukraine
The U.S. assures that it will "respond affirmatively" if its Eastern European allies request increased military presence in case Russia attacks Ukraine
Lifestyle
Norway's national postal service bids to make the Yuletide gay with nontraditional Santa
Posten's ad, "When Harry Met Santa," depicts two adult men kissing, with one dressed like Santa
Coronavirus
Anti-lockdown protests turn violent in Belgium
About 8,000 people came to protest the Belgian government's coronavirus measures.
Culture
European efforts to purge 'Christmas' from seasonal lexicon meet resistance
After Vatican rebuff, European Commission withdraws newspeak "inclusive communication" manual for revision, as U.K. scrubs "Christmas" from COVID media campaign.
Lifestyle
WWII-era bomb explodes in Munich, leaving four injured
The explosion of a WWII-era bomb in Munich left four injured, with one in critical condition
Politics
NATO warns Russia to avoid mistakes in Ukraine
“Russia would have to pay a high price for any form of aggression,” said NATO Ministers.
Coronavirus
Spain confirms the first case of omicron variant
Two cases of the omicron variant were found in Catalonia and one in Madrid
Immigration
Tensions rise between France and Britain over English Channel tragedy
Both countries accused each other of not doing enough to stop the dangerous crossing that left 27 dead
Immigration
Spain uncovers new illegal immigration plot
Undocumented immigrants pretended there was a medical emergency to get a plane to land ahead of schedule.
