Thousands flock to Bethlehem for Christmas
Thousands of Palestinians and tourists were
flocking to the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Monday to mark
Christmas at the site where many believe Jesus Christ was born. This
year's celebration carries special significance for many
Palestinians, coming after 12 months in which their status on the
world stage has been significantly upgraded.
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Afghan Policewoman shoots dead NATO adviser
A female Afghan police officer on Monday shot
dead a foreign civilian adviser in Kabul police headquarters,
officials said, in the first “insider” attack to be carried out by a
woman.
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Mayan temple damaged in tourist ‘apocalypse’ frenzy
Tourists flocking to Guatemala for “end of the
world” parties have damaged an ancient stone temple at Tikal, the
largest archeological site and urban center of the Mayan
civilization.
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