Father Of Drowned 3-Year-Old Syrian Delivers Christmas Message
The father of toddler Aylan Kurdi calls for "the whole world to open its doors to Syrians" fleeing the country's bloody civil war.
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Floods In Paraguay, Argentina And Uruguay Displace Tens Of Thousands
As water levels climbed to the highest in decades, Paraguay declared a state of emergency, and thousands fled to higher ground.
At Least 100 People Feared Dead In Fire At Nigeria Gas Plant
Witnesses say the victims were lining up for cooking gas ahead of the Christmas holiday when the massive fire engulfed the factory.
India's Prime Minister Makes Surprise, Historic Visit To Pakistan
The visit, which was on Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's birthday, could be a sign of improving relations between the two neighbors.
In Peru, Sipping The Season With A Cocktail De Algarrobina
This eggnog-like beverage contains pisco; sweetened, condensed milk and a special syrup from a tree Peruvians call "the tree of life."
Smoking Bishop: A Boozy Christmas Drink Brimming With English History
This clerically named quaff plays a starring role in Scrooge's transformation in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Port, its key ingredient, also tells a story of English politics and class identity.
In Cambodia, 'Lucky' Iron Fish For The Cooking Pot Could Fight Anemia
Iron deficiency, which can lead to anemia, is a huge problem in Cambodia. A social enterprise wants to prove that adding a little iron fish to a pot on the stove will make a dent in the problem.
A Religious Forecast For 2050: Atheism Is Down, Islam Is Rising
A new report from the Pew Research Center shows a growth spurt for Islam — and a change in the hub of Christianity.
More Migrants Arrive By Boat To Greece's Shores On Christmas
On the beaches of Lesbos, Greece, retired English professor Julie Segedy, who's from California, volunteers to help refugees coming ashore from places like Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Feds To Open Shelters For Unaccompanied Minors From Latin America
Several centers for migrant children have opened in Texas. Authorities expect more children and families escaping violence from Central America to make their way north to the U.S. this coming year.