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Sajad Shakoor brings hope and halal meals to California prisoners
Shakoor spent 15 years in prison where he learned to love cooking. He turned the passion into a career after his release
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Desi Bouterse, Suriname’s fugitive former president, dies at 79
Government extends condolences for death of Bouterse, ex-leader convicted for role in 1982 killing of activists.
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Bridge collapse in Brazil leaves at least 2 dead, dozen missing
A bridge linking two northern states in Brazil collapsed, sending cars and trucks plunging into the river below. A sulphuric acid spill is complicating the rescue operation.
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Is Russia planning a ‘false flag’ attack on Moldova?
Russia has accused Moldova of plotting a military operation against the breakaway Transnistria region.
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With Biden’s signature, bald eagle officially America’s bird
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
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Lawyers for ex-Abercrombie CEO say he has dementia, can’t stand trial
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.
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Iran says Syria’s future unclear after foreign minister hits back
The foreign minister of the new government in Damascus says Iran must not ‘spread chaos’ in Syria.
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Syrian Christians attend first Christmas Eve service since al-Assad’s fall
Sednaya’s historic monastery lights up with a towering tree, bringing joy to a city scarred by a decade of war.
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At Christmas, Pope calls for ‘silence of arms’, says Gaza situation ‘grave’
In his Christmas address, Pope Francis also appealed for peace in Ukraine and Sudan.
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Sombre Christmas in the occupied city of Bethlehem
There are no Christmas decorations or lit trees for Palestinian Christians in the city of Bethlehem.