Watch Queen Elizabeth's 2016 Christmas Day Address Celebrating 'Unsung Heroes'
Although a heavy cold prevented Queen Elizabeth from attending the Christmas morning church service in Norfolk, England, her annual Christmas message aired on Dec. 25. Reflecting on the past year, Queen Elizabeth touched on the many ways she was inspired, including by the athletes at the 2016 Olympics and the “unsung heroes” of various charity organizations. “But even with the inspiration of others, it’s understandable that we sometimes think the world’s problems are so big that we can do li..>> view originalMassive WWII bomb is defused in German town of Augsburg
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SOCHI, Russia (AP) -- Backed by ships, helicopters and drones, Russian rescue teams searched Sunday for victims after a Russian plane carrying 92 people to Syria crashed into the Black Sea shortly after takeoff. Investigators said they are looking into every possible cause for the crash, including a terror attack.All 84 passengers and eight crew members on board the Soviet-built Tu-154 plane operated by the Russian military are believed to have died when it crashed two minutes after taking off a..>> view originalFor Pope Francis, A Year Of Reconciliation Abroad Amid Opposition At Home
Pope Francis listens to a children's band during his weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on Dec. 21. L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP hide caption toggle caption L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP Pope Francis listens to a children's band during his weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the V..>> view originalFake news story sets off Israel-Pakistan Twitter feud
Danny Pyka, an Austinite who worked for Mercedes-Benz for about 10 years, had been suffering from depression for so long and so severely that he was certain his suicidal thoughts would eventually lead to the end of his life. "It was just miserable," said Pyka, who found work as a handyman, but found it difficult to have a normal life or relationships with his wife and 18-year-old daughter not affected by his condition. "I was secluding myself... I'd close the house off and just sleep pretty muc..>> view originalChina's first aircraft carrier in Western Pacific drill
Image copyright AFP Image caption The Liaoning conducted military drills in the Bohai Sea earlier this month China's first aircraft carrier has set off to the Western Pacific, the navy says, describing the departure as part of routine exercises.It is the first time the Liaoning has been deployed to "distant sea waters", state media report.Details of the location, route or duration of the drill have not been given.The exercise comes amid renewed tensio..>> view originalPowerful typhoon Nock-Ten makes landfall in Philippines
Media captionThousands of people are being urged to leave their homes A typhoon packing gusts of wind up to 255km/h (158mph) has made landfall in the eastern Philippines.Nock-Ten hit the coast near Catanduanes island at 18:30 local time (10:30GMT) but there are no reports yet of damage or casualties.However, some 100,000 people have been moved from areas at risk in the Bicol region amid fears of widespread flooding and possible landslides.Dozens of ports have closed, with warnings of two-me..>> view originalUnder scrutiny, Trump decides to dissolve his foundation
U.S President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he intends to dissolve his charitable foundation, the Donald J. Trump Foundation, which has been under investigation by the New York attorney general. Trump gave no timeline for winding down the ...>> view original
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