The head of the Islamist Hamas movement in Gaza, Yehya al-Sinwar, says its fighters have inflicted heavy losses of life and equipment on Israeli forces in the conflict. In a letter to the chairman of the Hamas politburo, Ismail Haniya, and other member…
Pope pleads for end to Israel’s assault on Gaza in Christmas message
Pope Francis called for the end to the Gaza war and a lasting solution to the conflict in the Middle East in his Christmas Day message on Monday. “I plead for an end to the military operations with their appalling harvest of innocent civilian victims, …
How to maintain sleep habits over the Christmas period amid late nights and heavy meals
By Paul Donald You would think that one of the main things a person can look forward to during the holiday period is rest – but quite often the opposite is true. When you factor in the loss of routine, late nights and excessive meals, regular sleep can…
Pope compares abortion to deaths in war and migrant voyages
Pope Francis used strong words to condemn abortion in his Christmas Day message. In front of tens of thousands of believers in St Peter’s Square in Rome, the head of 1.3 billion Catholics drew a comparison between abortions and the suffering of childre…
Iran denies helping with attacks off Yemen as Maersk resumes shipping
Iran has once again denied involvement in attacks on merchant ships in the Red and Arabian Seas around Yemen which have hit global trade. Some firms have halted shipping in the area and through the Suez Canal because of the attacks, although Danish gia…
Pope pleads for end to Israel’s assault on Gaza in Christmas message
Pope Francis called for the end to the Gaza war and a lasting solution to the conflict in the Middle East in his Christmas Day message on Monday. “I plead for an end to the military operations with their appalling harvest of innocent civilian victims, …
Pope compares abortion to deaths in war and migrant voyages
Pope Francis used strong words to condemn abortion in his Christmas Day message. In front of tens of thousands of believers in St Peter’s Square in Rome, the head of 1.3 billion Catholics drew a comparison between abortions and the suffering of childre…
Switzerland’s Ammann set for 25th Four Hills tournament
Four-times Olympic ski jump champion Simon Ammann is set for his 25th Four Hills tournament as the 42-year-old veteran has been nominated into the Swiss team. Ammann missed last year’s edition after a late start into the season but returns now for the …
PM Modi releases first series of ‘Collected Works of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya’
New Delhi [India], December 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the first series of 11 volumes of ‘Collected Works of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya’ on the occasion of the 162nd birth anniversary of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya at Vi…
Peter Andre dances with Junior and Princess as they escape Katie’s Price’s Christmas curry
By Sam Elliott-Gibbs Junior and Princess dodged Katie Price’s Christmas curry as they partied with dad Peter Andre before unwrapping their presents. The family got into the festive spirit as the boogied to Mariah Carey hit All I Want For Christmas Is Y…