Strong powerful typhoon more than two hundred people are now known to have died in the devastating storm and rescuers are scrambling to find those still missing. And the residents of belgrade are upset about the have tea price tag of a large Christmas Tree and its not even real the cost of the fake tree has triggered corruption allegations against the citys mayor. Im my ass waiter welcome to the program. Christmas celebrations are underway in the west bank city of bethlehem but amid heightened tensions this years festivities come at a time of simmering anger after u. S. President Donald Trumps controversial decision to recognize jerusalem as israels capital the announcement triggered clashes that has been weighing on christians as they prepare to celebrate christmas despite all the festivities are underway. Christmas eve in bethlehem the town where the it is the birthplace of jesus is infested named as thousands of christian pilgrims arrive from around the world. I hope to find somethi
Pope francis has urged the worlds roman catholics not to ignore the plight of migrants who have been forced to flee because of violence. At Christmas Eve mass in saint peters basilica, the pontiff drew comparisons with the biblical story of mary and joseph, who found no place to stay in bethlehem when mary was about to give birth tojesus. Pope francis said respect for migrants was an integral part of christianity. Virginia langeberg reports. In vatican city, the faithful began gathering long before midnight in st peters square. Beneath a giant Christmas Tree, a scene to reflect the birth ofjesus. While inside the basilica began the annual ceremony, steeped in catholic tradition. This, the fifth Christmas Eve mass to be held by pope francis. With 1. 2 million roman catholics followers around the world, the pontiff used his speech to highlight the plight of migrants, telling his followers the story of mary and joseph, and the trials they were forced to endure on theirjourney to bethlehem
Pope francis has urged the worlds roman catholics not to ignore the plight of migrants who have been forced to flee because of violence. At Christmas Eve mass in saint peters basilica, the pontiff drew comparisons with the biblical story of mary and joseph, who found no place to stay in bethlehem when mary was about to give birth tojesus. Pope francis said respect for migrants was an integral part of christianity. Virginia langeberg reports. In vatican city, the faithful began gathering long before midnight in st peters square. Beneath a giant christmas tree, a scene to reflect the birth of jesus, while inside the basilica began the annual ceremony, steeped in catholic tradition. This, the fifth Christmas Eve mass to be held by pope francis. With 1. 2 million roman catholics followers around the world, the pontiff used his speech to highlight the plight of migrants, telling his followers the story of mary and joseph, and the trials they were forced to endure on theirjourney to bethlehe
2017 the year in sport, in half an hours time. Good morning, and welcome to bbc news. Merry christmas. The queen will pay tribute to the cities of manchester and london in her Christmas Day broadcast for the way in which they dealt with this years terrorist attacks. Shes at her estate at sandringham with other members of the royal family, including prince harry and his fiancee, Meghan Markle. 0ur royal correspondent, nicholas witchell, reports. The queen recorded this years broadcast a few days ago at buckingham palace. Its main theme is the importance of home, a place she describes as a source of warmth and love. Looking back over the events of 2017, she praises the cities of london and manchester. The queen visited the victims of the bombing at the manchester arena, in which 22 people died as they left a concert. In her broadcast, she will talk about the powerful identities of manchester and london, which, she said, had shone through in the face of appalling attacks. 0n the table bes
Worry that the virus can spread so easily. The latest numbers show nearly 12 million americans have been infected with coronavirus so far. This led to more than 255,000 deaths. However, there could be some hope on the horizon. Drug maker pfizer yesterday asking u. S. Health regulators for emergency use approval for the new covid19 vaccine. We have coverage on all of this. Alex hogan with whats upcoming, the thanksgiving holiday will look like a across the country. Christina coleman has the latest on the vaccine and where were seeing the worst outbreaks right now. Hi, christina. Reporter hi, eric. Well, cases are surging all over the country right now, but the upper midwest is getting hit particularly hard. States like north dakota, south dakota and wisconsin are seeing massive increases in infections right now. Covid daily deaths nationwide are lower than they were during springs peak. On thursday, there were more than 2,000 covid fatalities in the u. S. , making it one of the deadlies