Christmas celebrations have been scaled back in Nazareth, the town where Christians believe Jesus lived much of his life, in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. Business owners say trade has plummeted as tourists and pilgrims have stopped coming because of the war, while Christian leaders told VOA that it is impossible to feel celebratory right now.
For many people, Christmas is a time of cheer and family get together, but for many elderly people, it’s also one of the loneliest days of the year.Age UK, a nonprofit group that deals with ageism and issues affecting this population, says people can take small steps to help.
Most of the North Koreans who escape to China are women, and they can become easy targets for human traffickers. Some end up being sold into marriages, sex work or other forms of servitude.
Bethlehem usually experiences high season during Christmas and the days leading up to it. This year, however, the Israel-Hamas war forced the Palestinian city in the West Bank to cancel all of its festivities.
According to the U.N., tens of thousands of refugees fleeing conflict in Africa’s Great Lakes region are currently living in Malawi. Human rights groups say, some are being detained and moved against their will.
Freedom House, a Washington-based NGO, said the harassment and persecution back home of family members of exiled government critics and journalists is a widespread tactic in transnational repression carried out by authoritarian governments across the globe.
This year marks the 91st year that performers from all around the country participate in the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Genia Dulot marched with a group of Korean American dancers who proudly showcase their culture
The trial of pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai is underway in Hong Kong. Henry Ridgwell spoke to Lai’s son and his international legal team about the threats and intimidation they faced in the days leading up to the trial.He
After fleeing Taliban repression back home, a former political reporter for TOLOnews in Afghanistan found a new job with a Canadian broadcaster.
Holiday gift packages for the estimated 700,000 men and women serving in the Ukrainian military—including the tens of thousands of soldiers on the front lines—are being put together by volunteers in Ukraine.