December 25, 2021 - NEWS

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Justice Department releases three-hour video of violent Capitol riot clashes in tunnel
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice-department-releases-three-hour-video-of-violent-capitol-riot-clashes-in-tunnel

Trump spokesman Taylor Budowich files lawsuit against January 6 House committee after they request his financial documents
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10343841/Trump-spokesman-Taylor-Budowich-files-lawsuit-against-January-6-committee.html

Trump spokesman cooperating with Jan. 6 committee but fighting subpoena for financial records
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-spokesman-taylor-budowich-jan-6-committee-subpoena-banking-records

NY Supreme Court Sides With Project Veritas, Orders New York Times to Destroy Records That Were “Irregularly and Improperly” Obtained From The Investigative Outlet
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/boom-ny-supreme-court-sides-project-veritas-orders-new-york-times-destroy-records-irregularly-improperly-obtained-investigative-outlet/

Legal expert punches a hole in Bernie Kerik's plan to try and manipulate the House riot committee
https://www.rawstory.com/bernia-kerik/

Marine officer whose videos criticized handling of Afghanistan withdrawal has been discharged, plans media blitz
https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2021-12-25/stuart-scheller-discharged-marine-corps-plans-media-blitz-4082211.html

Video from Fulton County State Farm Arena During 2020 Election Has Gone Missing – This Is Against the Law
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/video-fulton-county-state-farm-arena-2020-election-gone-missing-law/

This Christmas Creepy Michael Avenatti Is Living at a Friend’s House Wearing an Ankle Monitor
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/christmas-creepy-michael-avenatti-living-friends-house-wearing-ankle-monitor/

The leftist media love to smear J6 protesters- Who Is James Tate Grant? Capitol Riot Suspect Faces Jail Over Rifle Found in Car
https://www.newsweek.com/who-james-tate-grant-capitol-riot-suspect-faces-jail-over-rifle-found-car-1663125?piano_t=1

COVID Crazy: Unmasked Mask Karen Attacks Passenger on Plane; Punches, Scratches and Spits on Man for Taking Mask Off to Eat (Video)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/covid-crazy-unmasked-mask-karen-attacks-passenger-plane-punches-scratches-spits-man-taking-mask-off-eat-video/

Young Father Who Trolled Joe Biden into Saying “Let’s Go Brandon!” Posted His Own Video Online Following the Infamous Call (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/young-father-trolled-joe-biden-saying-go-brandon-posted-video-online-following-infamous-call-video/

As a Christmas present to America, Biden denounces himself
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/as_a_christmas_present_to_america_biden_denounces_himself.html

He Said It?! Why Biden's NORAD Blunder Is Probably the Greatest Christmas Call of All Time
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2021/12/24/he-actually-said-it-biden-agreed-that-he-should-go-screw-himself-during-disastr-n2601071

A Very Biden Christmas
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/12/a_very_biden_christmas.html

Jill Grabs Joe Biden, Bosses Him Around after He Whispers in Child’s Ear During Visit to Children’s Hospital (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/jill-grabs-joe-biden-bosses-around-whispers-childs-ear-visit-childrens-hospital-video/

The liberal base comes for Biden
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/the-liberal-base-comes-for-biden

Joe Biden’s nephew Cuffe Biden Owens, Meghan King split after 2 months of marriage
https://pagesix.com/2021/12/24/joe-bidens-nephew-cuffe-biden-owens-meghan-king-split/

Jen Psaki roasted for saying Biden administration 'saved Christmas'
https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/jen-psaki-roasted-saying-biden-administration-saved-christmas

Kamala Harris cites not getting ‘out of DC more’ as her ‘biggest failure’ as VP
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kamala-harris-washington-dc-biggest-failure-vp-cbs-face-the-nation

The White House's bizarre White supremacist singing nurses
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/the_white_houses_bizarre_white_supremacist_singing_nurses.html

10 Democrats who could run in 2024 if Biden doesn't
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/586948-ten-democrats-who-could-run-in-2024-if-biden-doesnt

Rand Paul: Biden Spreading Holiday Cheer by ‘Telling Us All We Are Going to Die’
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/24/rand-paul-biden-spreading-holiday-cheer-by-telling-us-all-we-are-going-to-die/

Rand Paul’s naughty list exposes $52 billion in wasteful federal spending
https://justthenews.com/accountability/waste-fraud-and-abuse/sen-rand-paul-airs-52-billion-grievances-festivus-report

Survey: Kevin McCarthy the Most Popular Congressional Leader
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/24/survey-kevin-mccarthy-most-popular-congressional-leader/

Democrats Try to Revive Build Back Better Amnesty, Green Card Giveaway
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/25/democrats-try-revive-build-back-better-amnesty-green-card-giveaway/

GOP’s Elise Stefanik receives Christmas gift as Dem rival makes Twitter gaffe
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-elise-stefanik-christmas-democrat-new-yorkians-twitter-gaffe

Zelenskyy holds video meeting with group of U.S. senators and congressmen
https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-proviv-videozustrich-z-grupoyu-amerikans-72269

Dr. Oz tells Oprah to stay away from his Pennsylvania Senate race: ‘I don’t want my friends hurt’
https://nypost.com/2021/12/25/dr-oz-tells-oprah-to-stay-away-from-his-pennsylvania-senate-race/

Congress and the Biden administration should be wary of the FAA's opposition to 5G spectrum allocation
https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/587240-congress-and-the-biden-administration-should-be-wary-of-the-faas

With Thousands of Americans Reportedly Stranded in Country — The Taliban Halts All Evacuee Flights Out of Afghanistan
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/taliban-halts-evacuee-flights-afghanistan-joe-biden/

NASA Enlists Priests To Assess How The World Would React To Alien Life
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/nasa-enlists-priests-assess-world-react-alien-life/

Navy combat ship USS Milwaukee sidelined over COVID outbreak
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/navy-combat-ship-uss-milwaukee-sidelined-over-covid-19/

Head of US Energy Alliance Says Biden Administration’s Energy Policies Are Driving up Costs of Oil and Gas
https://www.theepochtimes.com/head-of-us-energy-alliance-says-biden-administrations-energy-policies-are-driving-up-costs-of-oil-and-gas_4176859.html

Marine officer who blasted bungled Afghan withdrawal is discharged from service
https://justthenews.com/government/security/marine-officer-who-blasted-bungled-afghan-withdrawal-discharged-service

Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller’s parents react to discharge
https://video.foxnews.com/v/6288606795001#sp=show-clips

Christian McCaffrey Pays Off Layaway Balances For 363 Military Families For Christmas
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/25/christian-mccaffrey-layaway-military-christmas-video/

Merry Christmas, America -- the veterans are coming
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/merry_christmas_america__the_veterans_are_coming.html

'Go Webb, go!': Scientists cheer as Nasa's $10billion James Webb Space Telescope module detaches from rocket and begins one million mile journey into space in bid to break the secrets of Universe's first moments 13.5bn years ago
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-10344019/Lift-Nasas-10billion-James-Webb-Space-Telescope-launches-French-Guiana.html

2021 in review: Biggest Supreme Court cases of 2021
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2021-top-supreme-court-cases

Henry Kissinger: AI Will Make Us Reconsider What It Means to Be Human
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/kissinger-artificial-intelligence-science-robot/2021/12/24/id/1049910/

DeSantis Christmas Message: ‘How Blessed’ Are We to ‘Celebrate the Birth of Christ Freely’
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/24/desantis-christmas-message-how-blessed-are-we-to-celebrate-the-birth-of-christ-freely/

Census: 1% of California’s Population Moved Out of the State in 2021
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/24/census-1-of-californias-population-moved-out-of-the-state-in-2021/

Liberal California Lost the Most Population of Any State in 2021, New York Was 2nd, Illinois 3rd
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/liberal-california-lost-population-state-2021-new-york-second/

Texas high school shooter granted bond arrested for violating terms of release
https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-high-school-shooter-violates-bond-jail-christmas

Endo Pharmaceuticals agrees to pay Texas $63 million in latest opioid settlement
https://justthenews.com/nation/states/endo-pharmaceuticals-agrees-pay-texas-63-million-latest-opioid-settlement

Surfer killed in apparent great white shark attack off California coast on Christmas Eve
https://www.foxnews.com/us/surfer-killed-in-apparent-shark-attack-off-california-coast-on-christmas-eve

Colorado mom found homeless in NYC now ‘safe and off the streets’
https://nypost.com/2021/12/25/colorado-mom-alyssa-olivier-found-homeless-in-nyc-now-safe-and-off-the-streets/

Gruesome ‘Killer Christmas’ display with skeleton Santa creeps out neighbors
https://nypost.com/2021/12/25/gruesome-killer-christmas-display-with-skeleton-santa-upsets-neighbors/

Third Florida-based cruise ship has COVID outbreak
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/third-florida-based-cruise-ship-has-covid-outbreak/

650 in Temporary Housing Following Deadly Kentucky Tornadoes
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/kentucky-tornadoes-weather-damage/2021/12/24/id/1049911/

Thousands more flights canceled on Christmas Day, putting a damper on holiday travel
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/12/25/1067983492/thousands-more-flights-canceled-on-christmas-day-putting-a-damper-on-holiday-tra

Chicago-area DA Kim Foxx ripped by Illinois Republican after Oak Brook mall shooting
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chicago-kim-foxx-illinois-republican-oak-brook-mall-shooting-dupage

North Carolina police chief on leave after helping officers skirt COVID-19 regulations
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/587287-north-carolina-police-chief-on-leave-after-helping-officers-skirt-covid

In America’s violent cities, is self-defense the last civil right?
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/in_americas_violent_cities_is_selfdefense_the_last_civil_right.html

Fire in Arizona Walmart sparks investigation, several aisles destroyed in blaze
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/fire-in-arizona-walmart-sparks-investigation-several-aisles-destroyed-in-blaze

Idaho sheriff who pulled gun on youth church group over concerns of ‘drunk Indians’ asked to resign
https://nypost.com/2021/12/25/idaho-sheriff-craig-rowland-who-pulled-gun-on-church-youth-group-asked-to-resign/

12 Shot Thursday Alone in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/25/12-shot-thursday-alone-mayor-lightfoots-chicago/

Los Angeles sees nearly 10,000 new COVID-19 cases in a day
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/los-angeles-sees-nearly-10000-new-covid-19-cases-in-a-day/

All volunteer firefighters in western Washington town resign over a dispute with the mayor
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/all-cosmpolis-volunteer-firefighters-resign-over-dispute-with-mayor-washington/281-7263280a-5742-4427-98a1-8a0f55075e39

2 dead in submerged car as California storm worries spread
https://www.foxnews.com/us/2-dead-submerged-car-california-storm-spread

Hayward: Five Ways the Coronavirus Pandemic Strengthened Authoritarianism Worldwide
https://www.breitbart.com/health/2021/12/25/hayward-five-ways-the-coronavirus-pandemic-strengthened-authoritarianism-worldwide/

FNC’s Dr. Siegel: ‘The Biden Administration Needed to Extend Operation Warp Speed to Therapeutics,’ Focus Has Been Solely on Vax
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/24/fncs-dr-siegel-the-biden-administration-needed-to-extend-operation-warp-speed-to-therapeutics-focus-has-been-solely-on-vax/

No Supply Issues With Ivermectin: Pharmaceutical Supplying PRINCIPLE Oxford Trial
https://www.ntd.com/no-supply-issues-with-ivermectin-pharmaceutical-supplying-principle-oxford-trial_718986.html

EXPLAINER: How will Biden's COVID-19 test giveaway work?
https://thehill.com/homenews/wire/587292-explainer-how-will-bidens-covid-19-test-giveaway-work

Pfizer to continue distributing version of COVID-19 vaccine not fully approved by FDA
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/health/pfizer-continue-distributing-version-covid-19-vaccine-not-fully-approved-fda

When a professional golfer does epidemiology better than Fauci...
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/when_a_professional_golfer_does_epidemiology_better_than_fauci.html

Omicron is the final straw
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/omicron_is_the_final_straw_.html

Arizona county mandates masks in defiance of state law
https://justthenews.com/nation/states/arizona-county-mandates-masks-defiance-state-law

Cops called as NYC crowd descends for coveted free COVID tests
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/cops-called-as-nyc-crowd-gathers-for-free-covid-19-tests/

Surge in COVID cases cancels Christmas services in U.S. churches large and small
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/coronavirus/surge-covid-cases-across-us-cancels-christmas-services-churches-large

A pair of priests give the unvaccinated faithful unwelcome news
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/a_pair_of_priests_give_the_unvaccinated_faithful_unwelcome_news.html

Arizona seizes record amount of fentanyl, now leading cause of death for those ages 18 to 45
https://justthenews.com/nation/states/arizona-seizes-record-amount-fentanyl-now-cited-leading-cause-death-americans-between

We'll Have a Red Christmas with China
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/12/well_have_a_red_christmas_with_china.html

Exclusive Photos: Smugglers Move Migrants into Texas on Christmas Eve
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2021/12/25/exclusive-photos-smugglers-move-migrants-into-texas-on-christmas-eve/

Texas Dept. of Public Safety Lt.: Border Situation Will ‘Get a Whole Lot Worse’ in 2022
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/24/texas-dept-of-public-safety-lt-border-situation-will-get-a-whole-lot-worse-in-2022/

NY Governor Hochul pardons nine immigrants to stop their deportation and vows to increase use of the power
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10343691/NY-Governor-Hochul-pardons-nine-immigrants-commutes-one.html

Texas National Guard hit by string of suicides as border mission expands: report
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/four-texas-national-guard-commit-suicide-since-october/

Lower IQ, Brain Damage, Anxiety—Children Pay High Price for Pandemic Policies
https://www.ntd.com/lower-iq-brain-damage-anxiety-children-pay-high-price-for-pandemic-policies_719003.html

Primary School Bans 'Jingle Bells'
https://www.newsmax.com/toddstarnes/christmas-music-cancel-culture-schools/2021/12/25/id/1049927/

As Parents Fight To Take Back Their Children’s Education, They Face ‘Radical And Entrenched’ Pushback
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/24/as-parents-fight-to-take-back-their-childrens-education-they-face-radical-and-entrenched-pushback/

The Evangelical Lutheran Church's first transgender bishop is being booted
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/the_evangelical_lutheran_churchs_first_transgender_bishop_is_being_booted.html

Virginia Parents Sue School District Over CRT Curriculum
https://www.theepochtimes.com/virginia-parents-sue-school-district-over-crt-curriculum_4177194.html

Celebrities trash West Virginia as illiterate, but California and New York actually are worse
https://justthenews.com/government/congress/celebrities-trash-west-virginians-poor-racist-illiterate-after-manchin-kills

“There is Nothing Fair About Transgender Woman Lia Thomas Competing for the University of Pennsylvania in NCAA swimming” – Says US Olympic Champion Who Swam Against Doped Up East Germans
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/nothing-fair-transgender-woman-lia-thomas-competing-university-pennsylvania-ncaa-swimming-says-us-olympic-champion-swam-doped-east-germans/

Chicago schools purchase more laptops in case of COVID surge
https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-technology-health-education-chicago-24c004badd5d94cf851dd23156f8fa15

PETA Outraged by Venison Fajitas
https://townhall.com/columnists/humbertofontova/2021/12/25/peta-outraged-by-venison-fajitas-n2601070

Fake Indians: All of a sudden, American Indian population has surged 86.5%, Census shows
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/liz_warren_nods_suddenly_the_american_indian_population_has_surged_865.html

Leftist Priest on CNN Tells Unvaccinated to Stay Away from Christmas Mass — Satan is Smiling (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/leftist-priest-cnn-tells-unvaccinated-stay-away-christmas-mass-satan-smiling-video/

“Sick”: First Lady Spox, Eric Swallwell, Reporters Have Meltdown Over Christmas Eve Caller Telling Joe Biden “Let’s Go Brandon”
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/sick-first-lady-spox-eric-swallwell-reporters-meltdown-christmas-eve-caller-telling-joe-biden-go-brandon/

'They are the blue Grinch that wants to steal Christmas': Quotes of the week
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/they-are-the-blue-grinch-that-wants-to-steal-christmas-quotes-of-the-week

Amazon has one last accommodation for the delicate sensitivities of China's dictator Xi Jinping
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/amazon_has_one_last_accommodation_for_the_delicate_sensitivities_of_chinas_dictator_xi_jinping.html

Six people wounded in Christmas Eve shooting at Pennsylvania home
https://nypost.com/2021/12/25/pennsylvania-gunfight-at-home-leaves-six-people-hospitalized-on-christmas-eve/

British expat estate agent, 40, is shot dead in Florida 'by evicted tenant as she was showing home to potential new tenant'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10343657/British-real-estate-agent-40-shot-dead-Florida-former-tenant.html

Man Arrested After Being Accused of Shooting Into Home With Children: PD
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-being-accused-of-shooting-into-home-with-children-pd/2679015/

Arizona man rear-ends girlfriend during chase, dies in wrong-way crash: Police
https://www.foxnews.com/us/arizona-man-rear-ends-girlfriend-dies-in-wrong-way-crash-on-i-10-dps

Mom, stepmother of 9-year-old boy charged in his brutal beating death
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/mother-stepmother-charged-in-beating-death-of-9-year-old-indiana-boy/

Four suspects arrested in connection with killing during ‘follow-home’ robbery, LAPD says
https://www.foxnews.com/us/killing-follow-home-robbery

Ex-Boston College student pleads guilty to urging boyfriend to kill himself
https://www.foxnews.com/us/ex-boston-college-student-pleads-guilty-urging-boyfriend-kill-himself

PICTURED: Children's therapist girlfriend, 29, of Washington Football Team Safety Deshazor Everett, 29, killed when he hit a tree in his 200mph car
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10343851/PICTURED-Girlfriend-29-killed-NFLs-Deshazor-Everetts-200mph-car-crash.html

German tourist stabbed near Columbia University is ‘healing well’ back home
https://nypost.com/2021/12/25/german-tourist-stabbed-near-columbia-university-healing-well-back-home/

Top five criminal trials of 2021 that captivated the nation
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/justice/top-five-criminal-trials-of-2021-that-captivated-the-nation

Arnold Schwarzenegger donates 25 shelters to homeless veterans
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/arnold-schwarzenegger-donates-25-shelters-to-homeless-veterans

WATCH: Alec Baldwin thanks fans for supporting him in wake of Rust shooting
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/watch-alec-baldwin-thanks-fans-for-supporting-him-in-wake-of-rust-shooting

Is Chris Noth being blackmailed?
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/is_chris_noth_being_blackmailed.html

James Franco is set to be deposed in Johnny Depp's $50 million defamation against Amber Heard: Actor will be quizzed over whether he saw bruises on her face during a visit to her apartment
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10343527/James-Franco-set-deposed-Johnny-Depps-50-million-defamation-against-Amber-Heard.html

LeBron James posts controversial meme comparing COVID, flu and common cold
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/lebron-james-posts-meme-comparing-covid-flu-and-common-cold/

Some global news...

Europe

UK police arrest armed intruder on Windsor Castle grounds
https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/UK-police-arrest-armed-intruder-on-Windsor-Castle-16728641.php

Queen recalls 'familiar laugh missing' in Christmas speech
https://www.kob.com/health-news/queen-recalls-familiar-laugh-missing-in-christmas-speech/6341673/?cat=649

UK Will Begin Resettling up to 20,000 People Directly From Afghanistan in January
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/25/uk-will-begin-resettling-up-to-20000-people-directly-from-afghanistan-in-january/

UK Govt to Text Every Phone in the Country with Boxing Day Corona Booster Reminder
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/25/uk-govt-to-text-every-phone-in-the-country-with-boxing-day-corona-booster-reminder/

Archbishop Welby Uses Christmas Sermon to Lecture Public on Welcoming Boat Migrants
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/25/archbishop-welby-uses-christmas-message-to-lecture-public-on-welcoming-boat-migrants/

Trans Paedophile Who Identifies as 5-Year-Old Girl Attends Court Dressed as an Elf
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/25/trans-paedophile-who-identifies-as-5-year-old-girl-attends-court-dressed-as-an-elf/

Finland Man Blows Up His Tesla Car After Facing $22,000 Replacement Battery Bill
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/finland-man-blows-up-his-tesla-car-after-facing-22000-replacement-battery-bill_4176175.html?utm_source=appan2028290?v=ul

Sweden Has Seen Over 80 Explosions and Bombings in 2021
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/25/sweden-has-seen-over-80-explosions-and-bombings-in-2021/

Man Armed With Box Cutter Arrested After Threatening People in French Church
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/25/man-armed-with-box-cutter-arrested-after-threatening-people-in-french-church/

French zoo where nine wolves escaped during visiting hours and had to be gunned down in front of visitors is CLOSED
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10344027/French-zoo-shuts-pack-nine-wolves-escapes-enclosure-visiting-hours.html

Spain’s Catalonia Region to Impose ‘Very Restrictive’ Curfew Despite Protests from Public Prosecutor
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/25/spains-catalonia-region-to-impose-very-restrictive-curfew-despite-protests-from-public-prosecutor/

People Smuggler’s Grim Death Toll Rises to 16 in Capsized Migrant Boat Disaster
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/25/people-smugglers-grim-death-toll-rises-to-16-in-capsized-migrant-boat-disaster/

10,000 Russian Troops Reportedly Pulling Away From Ukraine
https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/ukraine/2021/12/25/id/1049925/

Russia blocks website of group that tracks political arrests
https://thehill.com/homenews/wire/587291-russia-blocks-website-of-group-that-tracks-political-arrests


Middle East Region

Israeli PM’s Christmas Message: Israel ‘Our Common Heritage,’ Only Place in Region Protecting Christian Life
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/24/israeli-pms-christmas-message-israel-only-place-region-protecting-christian-life/

Police arrest Jerusalem resident for series of assaults against women in Tel Aviv
https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-arrest-jerusalem-resident-for-series-of-assaults-against-women-in-tel-aviv/

Palestinians: Israeli practices, settler ‘aggression’ will lead to intifada
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-689742

Turkey freezes assets of individuals and organizations accused of funding terrorism
https://www.jurist.org/news/2021/12/turkey-freezes-assets-of-individuals-and-organizations-accused-of-funding-terrorism/

Binance Fined By Turkish Authorities on Multiple Violations, Here’s What’s Happening
https://u.today/binance-fined-by-turkish-authorities-on-multiple-violations-heres-whats-happening

Protesters clash with security forces at Baghdad airport
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/182164/Protesters-clash-with-security-forces-at-Baghdad-airport

300 documents presented to Iraqi officials on Martyrdom of General Soleimani: Official
https://en.irna.ir/news/84590401/300-documents-presented-to-Iraqi-officials-on-Martyrdom-of-General

After Election Troubles, Iran Embraces Damage Control in Iraq
https://nationalinterest.org/feature/after-election-troubles-iran-embraces-damage-control-iraq-198367

President Rayeesi: Iranian Armed forces to Give All-Out Response to Any Threat
https://www.farsnews.ir/en/news/14001004000622/Presiden-Rayeesi-Iranian-Armed-frces-Give-All-O-Respnse-Any-Threa

Iran says won't enrich uranium beyond 60% if talks fail
https://english.alaraby.co.uk/news/iran-says-wont-enrich-uranium-beyond-60-if-talks-fail

Foreigners entering Iran face restrictions due to Omicron surge
https://ifpnews.com/foreigners-entering-iran-face-restrictions-due-to-omicron-surge

My enraged boyfriend threw acid in my face — but I still married him
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/my-enraged-boyfriend-threw-acid-in-my-face-but-i-still-married-him/

Afghan man who escaped the Taliban is desperate to relocate his family to US
https://nypost.com/2021/12/25/afghan-man-who-escaped-the-taliban-is-desperate-to-relocate-his-family-to-us/

Taliban govt scraps Afghan election commission
https://english.alaraby.co.uk/news/taliban-govt-scraps-afghan-election-commission

Yemeni attacks threaten 70.000 Americans in S Arabia
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/182158/Yemeni-attacks-threaten-70-000-Americans-in-S-Arabia


Asia

Hong Kong police make record 1.3 tonne ketamine bust
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/hong-kong-police-make-record-13-tonne-ketamine-bust

Citing COVID, China Prohibits Christians to Gather for Christmas
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/china-christians-christmas-religion/2021/12/24/id/1049914/

Chinese city of Xian sees Covid cases rise as it enters third day of lockdown
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/25/chinese-city-of-xian-sees-covid-case-rise-as-it-enters-third-day-of-lockdown

Coast Guard seizes Chinese fishing boat over false ship logs
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20211225001700320

Japan to boost military spending amid East Asian threats
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/587300-japan-to-boost-military-spending-amid-east-asian-threats

Philippines Face Holiday Recovery From Typhoon ‘Odette’
https://ens-newswire.com/philippines-face-holiday-recovery-from-typhoon-odette/

More than 30 killed, bodies burnt in Myanmar's Kayah state
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/more-than-30-killed-bodies-burnt-myanmars-kayah-state-2021-12-25/

‘We found 27 skulls’: bodies burnt, including women and children, in Myanmar’s Kayah state
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3161059/myanmar-we-found-27-skulls-bodies-burnt-including-women

Junta Watch: Myanmar Coup Leader Seeks Divine Assistance; Picking a Fight With the UN and More
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/junta-watch-myanmar-coup-leader-seeks-divine-assistance-picking-a-fight-with-the-un-and-more.html

Karenni Army attack on military vehicle kills four junta troops, resistance group says
https://www.myanmar-now.org/en/news/karenni-army-attack-on-military-vehicle-kills-four-junta-troops-resistance-group-says

Malaysia floods death toll rises to 46
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysian-floods-death-toll-rises-to-46

Women who flee North Korea also escape escape a harsh patriarchy
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/korea/women-patriarchy-12232021154512.html

Two more members of K-pop group BTS test positive for COVID-19
https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/two-more-members-k-pop-group-bts-test-positive-covid-19-2021-12-25/?rpc=401&

Bangladesh: Death toll in ferry fire rises to 40, 23 bodies unclaimed
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/asia/bangladesh-death-toll-in-ferry-fire-rises-to-40-23-bodies-unclaimed


Latin America

Tourist drug demand is bringing cartel violence to Mexico's most popular resorts
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/americas/2021-12-24/tourist-drug-demand-bringing-cartel-violence-mexico-resorts-4076672.html

With 52,000 unidentified bodies, government admits forensic crisis
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/52000-unidentified-bodies-forensic-crisis/

Mexican firefighters deliver Christmas cheer to needy children
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/mexican-firefighters-deliver-christmas-cheer-to-needy-children/8f8025ea-13fc-4d80-8e88-14b6f44cdf36

El Salvador frees three women convicted of abortions
https://www.kob.com/news/el-salvador-frees-three-women-convicted-of-abortions/6341651/?cat=649

Hundreds Of El Salvador Citizens Report Their Bitcoins Are disappearing From State Owned Chivo Wallet
https://thecryptobasic.com/2021/12/25/hundreds-of-el-salvador-citizens-report-their-bitcoins-are-disappearing-from-stated-owned-chivo-wallet/

Leftists cheering Chile’s Gabriel Boric could be disappointed
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2021/12/26/2003770198

Comet Leonard lights up Rio's sky next to Christ the Redeemer
https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/geral/noticia/2021-12/comet-leonard-lights-rios-sky-next-christ-redeemer

Nicaragua receives 2nd batch of China-aided COVID-19 vaccines
http://www.china.org.cn/world/2021-12/25/content_77952612.htm


Africa

Mali denies deployment of Russian mercenaries, says only 'trainers' present
https://www.reuters.com/world/mali-denies-deployment-russian-mercenaries-says-only-trainers-present-2021-12-25/

My husband used me to lure kidnap victims, wife confesses
https://thenationonlineng.net/my-husband-used-me-to-lure-kidnap-victims-wife-confesses/

Sudan: Thousands protest against coup amid internet, phone service disruptions
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/sudan-coup-internet-networks-cut-democracy-protests

Sudan Forces Fire Tear Gas as Protesters Head to Presidential Palace
https://www.voanews.com/a/sudan-forces-fire-tear-gas-as-protesters-head-to-presidential-palace/6369565.html

Gambia commission recommends ex-dictator Jammeh face trial
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20211225/news/312259972/

Bloody Christmas as Limpopo man allegedly massacres 7 family members
https://www.news24.com/news24/SouthAfrica/News/just-in-bloody-christmas-as-limpopo-man-allegedly-massacres-7-family-members-20211225

Three people shot dead after confrontation with KDF soldiers
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001432739/three-people-shot-dead-after-confrontation-with-kdf-soldiers

Chief of Army Staff orders release of detained female soldier who accepted corps member’s proposal
https://dailynigerian.com/chief-army-staff-orders/

Muslims celebrate Christmas with Christians in Kaduna
https://dailypost.ng/2021/12/25/muslims-celebrate-christmas-with-christians-in-kaduna/

South African Minister Vows to Stop Auction of Key to Nelson Mandela's Robben Island Prison Cell
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/south-african-minister-vows-to-stop-auction-of-key-to-nelson-mandelas-robben-island-prison-cell/2679026/

Arab League urges Libyans to exclude options for violence and arms
https://www.egyptindependent.com/arab-league-urges-libyans-to-exclude-options-for-violence-and-arms/

Some common sense from South Africa on the COVID front
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/some_common_sense_from_south_africa_on_the_covid_front.html


South Pacific

Coronavirus: Australia sees record daily infections as New Zealand remains ‘Omicron-free’
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3161054/coronavirus-australia-sees-record-daily-infections-new-zealand-remains


Canada

Man arrested after allegedly striking cars, firing gunshots in Toronto: police
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/12/25/man-arrested-after-allegedly-striking-cars-firing-gunshots-in-toronto-police.html

1 dead after shooting in Lawrence Heights area in Toronto: police
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ont-toronto-shooting-1.6298273

Elderly man dead, fireighters injured in 3-alarm blaze in Toronto
https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/elderly-man-dead-fireighters-injured-in-3-alarm-blaze-in-toronto-1.5719628

Canada trade office celebrates 35 years in Taiwan
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2021/12/26/2003770220

84 salmonella illness cases in Western Canada linked to frozen kernel corn brand
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-84-salmonella-illness-cases-in-western-canada-linked-to-frozen-kernel/

COVID-19: B.C. reports 2,441 new cases, four deaths amid maxed-out testing system
https://globalnews.ca/news/8473727/bc-covid-update-december-24-2021/

Salvation Army of Vancouver sees 40% drop in donations
https://www.columbian.com/news/2021/dec/25/salvation-army-of-vancouver-sees-40-drop-in-donations/