What life is like in Ukraine and Russia after 10 months of war
It's been 10 months since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We speak to our correspondents in both countries about what life is like there now.
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Pope Francis laments the 'icy winds of war' buffeting humanity at Christmas
Pope Francis used his Christmas message to make a plea for an immediate end to the fighting in Ukraine, which he decried as "senseless." He also addressed long-running conflicts in the Middle East.
The Pope condemned the human 'hunger for wealth and power' at a Christmas Eve Mass
Recalling Jesus' birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those "ravenous" for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable in a Christmas Eve homily decrying war, poverty and greedy consumerism.
Kurdish people protested in Paris after three were killed in a 'racist' shooting
Members of France's Kurdish community and anti-racism activists joined together in mourning and anger on Saturday in Paris after three people were killed at a Kurdish cultural center.
Shelling kills at least 10 in Kherson, a Ukrainian city the Russians abandoned
Russian shells pummeled the southern city, killing at least 10 people and injuring 55. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the destruction came as Ukrainians were beginning Christmas celebrations.
Inside South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings: 'All we want is a place to call home'
Compelling photos capture the lives of occupiers who say gentrification and a lack of affordable housing in Cape Town have left them no choice but to reclaim space in a city that's squeezing them out.
Protests for greater freedoms continue in Iran
Protests in Iran for greater freedoms are continuing, though they may be slowing down. The government has made widespread arrests and executed two people for taking part in the demonstrations.
How the Christmas tree became a symbol of national resistance in Ukraine
How the Christmas tree became a symbol of national resistance in Ukraine.
Philippines boosts military presence in South China Sea
The Philippines has boosted its military presence in the South China Sea after spotting numerous Chinese fishing boats in its coastal waters. Washington is supporting Manila in the dispute.
Revisiting an Afghan woman's experience of being a student under the Taliban
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Afghan student Zakia Menhas, now in the U.S., about the Taliban's decision to forbid women from attending university.