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TheHill.com 

Russian ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion

A Russian cargo ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea on Monday leaving two of the 16 crew members unaccounted for according to the country’s authorities. Fourteen of the crewmen were rescued and taken to a Spanish port after the crash, caused by an explosion in the engine room, plunged the ship into the waters near...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Japan's Nikkei inches down, trading muted before Wall Street holiday

Japan's Nikkei share average fell slightly by 0.12%. The market struggled for direction as the absence of foreign investors during the Christmas holiday impacted trading activities. Entertainment company Konami and drugmaker Daiichi Sankyo were among the top losers, while Nissan Motor recorded gains. Overall, most industry sub-indexes on the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Good Governance Day: Honoring Atal Bihari Vajpayee's legacy on his 100th birthday

India marks Good Governance Day on December 25 to honor Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 100th birth anniversary. PM Modi will inaugurate several projects in Madhya Pradesh, including the Ken-Betwa river linking and Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project. He will release a commemorative stamp and coin, and lay the foundation for Atal Gram Sushasan buildings.

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Contestant Daxita Agarwal details the making of Ram Mandir Ayodhya being a part of its architectural team; Big B says 'you have been doing some amazing work'

During the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, Daxita Agarwal impresses Amitabh Bachchan with her architectural achievements. She discusses her work on Ram Mandir and Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir. Despite having a lifeline, she quits the game at the 10th question, taking home Rs 1,60,000.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

China's yuan nears 13-month low in holiday-thinned trading

China's yuan traded near a 13-month low against the dollar because of strong dollar performance and widening yield gaps between China and the United States. The yield gap between the two countries' government bonds reached the highest in 24 years. The central bank's interventions and expectation of China's monetary easing also influenced the yuan's value.

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Virat, Anushka spotted strolling in Melbourne city - Watch

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were seen walking in Melbourne, with a fan capturing the moment. Kohli, part of India's tour in Australia, had acknowledged Anushka's support after scoring a century in the first Test in Perth. The fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy begins on December 26 in Melbourne.

Ksnt.com 

Topeka boutique helps last-minute shoppers this season

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Plenty of people were out in a last-minute shopping scramble this Christmas Eve, and one Topeka boutique helped locals find the gifts they need for Christmas Day. The Brookwood Shopping Center has seen lots of shoppers leading up to the big holiday. Linen Tree and Co. has seen a record number of [...]

France24.com (en) 

Thousands attend Christmas charity dinner in Buenos Aires

"I came because I feel alone and it's sad," said Walter Villagra, a 54-year-old homeless man who survives by collecting cans after he lost his job as an electrician four years ago. Titled "No Family Without Christmas," the event in front of the National Congress was held for the eighth consecutive year, and Tuesday's turnout exceeded organizers' expectations. "To say that it is a special year because there is more and more poverty is sad, but it is true," Mariana Gonzalez, spokesperson for the Movement of Excluded Workers... Читать дальше...

The American Spectator 

Remembering the Christmas Truce of 1914

It is common to regard Christmas as a time of family gatherings, gift giving, and traditions. Today, we often regard Christmas as a moment of fellowship and harmony. But for the people of 1914, Christmas was far from those things....

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