Plane veers off airport runway in South Korea and crashes, killing at least 96: reports
A Jeju Air flight drove off the runway in South Korea and collided with a fence, leaving dozens of passengers dead, the Yonhap News Agency reported.
Kazakhstan plane crash survivors say they heard bangs before aircraft went down, Putin issues statement
Survivors of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day say they heard at least one loud bang before the aircraft crashed.
China unveils world’s largest amphibious warship
China has launched a new amphibious assault ship, named the Sichuan, which is capable of launching fighter jets and is designed to compete with U.S. military strength in the seas.
Russia being blamed for Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed hundreds of miles off course, killing dozens
An Azerbaijan Airlines flight from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to Russia crashed, hospitalizing survivors while dozens are feared dead.
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu wishes a merry Christmas to Christians around the world
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Christians worldwide a Merry Christmas and thanked the Christian community for its support.
Christmas in Puerto Rico is a 45-day celebration with caroling, festive decorations, family feasts and more
Christmas in Puerto Rico is spent with loved ones singing carols, sitting around the table for a meal and exchanging gifts. There celebrations last from Thanksgiving to mid-January.
More than 30 dead in Brazil bus and truck collision
Over 30 people were killed after a packed bus collided with a truck in Brazil; the other passengers were transported to a local hospital and remain in critical condition.
More than 30 dead in Brazil bus and truck collision
Over 30 people were killed after a packed bus collided with a truck in Brazil; the other passengers were transported to a local hospital and remain in critical condition.
Projectile from Yemen strikes near Tel Aviv, injuring more than a dozen: officials
A projectile launched into Israel from Yemen overnight struck Tel Aviv, leading to 16 people suffering mild injuries, according to Israeli officials.
US diplomats in Damascus for first time in more than 10 years following fall of Assad regime
U.S. officials are in Syria with goals to advance Aqaba principles and seek information on American citizens who disappeared under the Assad regime.