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Strike, lockdown shut Kashmir amid anger over killings A security clampdown and a strike sponsored by separatists fighting against Indian rule shut most of Indian-administered Kashmir on Sunday, a day after chaotic protests and fighting killed seven civilians and four combatants in the disputed region.

Gandhi statue removed from African university over claims of racism After a wave of opposition and a petition drive that cited views deemed racist and offensive against Africans, a statue of Indian independence leader Mohandas K. Gandhi was removed this week from a university campus in Ghana, reports said.

Exodus from Venezuela leaves families divided across borders When Emili Espinoza was finally able to make a video call to the 3-year-old son she hadn't seen since fleeing Venezuela, the little boy named Elvis didn't recognize her.

Father of Strasbourg attacker said his son backed IS group The man described as the father of the 29-year-old suspect in this week's deadly Christmas market attack in Strasbourg says his son subscribed to the beliefs of the Islamic State group.

Brazil's gay couples exchange vows in collective ceremony About forty gay couples got married in downtown Sao Paulo on Saturday, tying the knot partly out of fear that the new administration of President-elect Jair Bolsonaro could restrict same sex marriage.

American student stabbed to death in Netherlands told friend her roommate threatened to kill 3 people Sarah Papenheim, an American psychology student who was fatally stabbed in her apartment in the Netherlands, had texted a friend saying her roommate threatened to kill three people.

Ukraine Orthodox leaders approve break with Russian church Ukrainian Orthodox leaders on Saturday approved the creation of a unified church independent of the Moscow Patriarchate and elected a leader to head the new church, officials said.

Visitors evacuated, animals moved after fire at British zoo A fire broke out Saturday in an enclosure at one of Britain's largest zoos, forcing keepers to evacuate visitors and move animals away from the flames.

Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka's prime minister on Sunday, making a remarkable comeback weeks after being ousted by President Maithripala Sirisena under controversial circumstances. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QTsazg

Amateur film of the 2005 Buncefield fire is released by a man who captured the flames as a teenager. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Cfq2cV

Santa's salary: How much does Father Christmas get paid? The festive job comes with a whole lot of dough-ho-ho.

Fresh Christmas trees can be crawling with spiders, mites and other bugs: What you need to know A look at some of the insects that can be found on Christmas trees and what to do if you find them.

'Modern' Santa? Some want Father Christmas to be gender-neutral, have tattoos, survey finds A tattooed, hoverboard-riding, beardless Santa Claus? Some respondents to a recent survey think this Christmas icon needs an upgrade.

Why do we say 'God bless you' when we sneeze? There are a few different explanations about the origins of saying “God bless you” after a sneeze.

Are Christmas trees a fire hazard? Tips to keep your home safe from a blaze this holiday season While not particularly common, Christmas tree fires are more likely to be deadly than other fires, experts warn. 

Prada facing backlash over new holiday collection slammed online as 'racist': 'The devil really does wear Prada' The company claims it will be pulling the products.

Amy Schumer launches inclusive clothing line at Saks The star says she's long been on the hunt for clothing that truly felt “light as a cloud.”

Jennifer Lopez reveals she keeps iconic Versace gown on a mannequin We’ve all got that one sentimental piece of clothing we just have to hang on to — though Jennifer Lopez’s cherished item is probably more glamorous.

Woman called Taiwan's 'most beautiful fishmonger' after photos pop up online Liu Pengpeng, a 26-year-old model, says she often helps at her family's fish stall between gigs.

Santa stormed out of grotto, tore off his beard and swore at children during fire alarm A Santa stormed out of his grotto, tore off his beard and shouted: “Get the f*** out!” in front of children in St Ives, U.K.

In the birthplace of the armed struggle that propelled Ethiopia's ruling coalition to power 27 years ago, there is growing anger as the country's new prime minister stages a crackdown on the region's once-powerful leaders. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2rF0kbO

A coal mine accident in China's southwestern city of Chongqing killed seven workers and injured three, state-owned Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2GjwLXu

Sri Lanka's Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as prime minister before President Maithripala Sirisena, local media said on Sunday, likely ending a political crisis that began in late October when he was ousted in a surprise decision. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Emcwpn

Nearly 200 countries overcame political divisions late on Saturday to agree on rules for implementing a landmark global climate deal, but critics say it is not ambitious enough to prevent the dangerous effects of global warming. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2rEewC0

Ranil Wickremesinghe will return as Sri Lankan prime minister on Sunday, a lawmaker from his party and an official at the president's office said, likely ending a political crisis that began in late October when he was surprisingly ousted. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2S4EvxI

President Xi Jinping will make a major speech on Tuesday to mark the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening up, state news agency Xinhua reported. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PEnt7J

The 7-year-old Guatemalan migrant girl who died after being detained by U.S. border agents this month was inseparable from her father and had looked forward to being able to send money home to support her impoverished family, relatives said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2CfeUwx