Boston GlobeBieber's 'Believe' is damage controlBoston GlobeIt's hard to take this week's announcement, conveniently timed to coincide with the release of his new movie, that Justin Bieber is retiring all that seriously. But if the pop star really is calling it quits, it's in keeping with the spirit (if not the content) of “Justin ...Justin Bieber announces retirementNEWS.com.auJustin Bieber Retiring but Shows Off in Faceless Serenade FirstGather Celebs News ChannelCommentary: 'Twas the night before Christmas as Bieber threatens retirementOSU - The Lanternfuse.tv -FTC Publications -NewNowNextall 326 news articles »

Al-ArabiyaTurkish markets hit after minister urges Erdogan to quitAl-ArabiyaTurkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of his ruling AK Party (AKP), during a meeting at party headquarters in Ankara Dec. 25, 2013. (Reuters). Tweet. Text size A A A. Reuters, Istanbul Wednesday, 25 December 2013. Turkish financial ...and more »

Daily News & AnalysisIndia's diverse, so Nokia won't junk feature phones for smartphones: Viral OzaDaily News & AnalysisOver the last few years, the camera has become not just an integral part but a diffferentiating aspect mobile handsets in the Rs 3,000-50,000 range. In tune with this reality,Nokia India announced a high-end 6-inch Lumia device, the Lumia 1320. Viral Oza, the ...Nokia to bring smartphone features in basic phonesTimes of IndiaNokia Lumia 2520 tablet ad claims Apple iPad not suitable for outdoorsHindustan TimesNew Nokia ad: Don't buy the iPad, you can't use it outdoorsCNETUbergizmo -Gizbot -CNET UKall 169 news articles »

Daily News & AnalysisPope Francis preaches peace, love & tenderness in first Christmas message at ...Daily News & AnalysisPope Francis, celebrating his first Christmas as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics, on Wednesday called for dialogue to end the conflict in South Sudan and all wars, saying everyone should strive to be personal peacemakers. Speaking to tens ...and more »

Washington PostEgypt names Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist groupUSA TODAYCAIRO (AP) — Egypt's military-backed interim government has declared the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group, a dramatic escalation that gives authorities more power in cracking down on them. Hossam Eissa, the Minister of Higher Education, read out the ...Jihadist Group Claims Egypt Police BombingVoice of AmericaSinai-based miliant group owns up Egypt attack blamed on BrotherhoodZee NewsCar bomb kills 14 at Egyptian police compoundNigerian Tribuneall 900 news articles »

BBC NewsAl Issawi a symbol of non-violent resistancegulfnews.comPalestinian hunger striker Samer Al Issawi has become the embodiment of the Israeli regime's deepest insecurities, its injustice and the supremacist values on which it was founded. By going on hunger strike, he has become a formidable force of nonviolent ...Issawi release blow to Israeli oppression: HezbollahThe Daily StarIsrael Closes Gaza Crossing After Worker Killed at Border FenceBusinessweekThe Coming IntifadaNew York TimesHaaretz -Jerusalem Post -Press TVall 802 news articles »

Business StandardChina welcomes India-Pakistan talksZee NewsBeijing: China on Wednesday welcomed the efforts and progress made by India and Pakistan to maintain the ceasefire on the Line of control. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson made the comments following yesterday's meeting of the Directors General ...Meeting of DGMOs to clear the air: Pakistani dailyBusiness StandardIndian and Pakistani DGMOs meet to clear the air: ReportEconomic TimesPervaiz Rashid welcomes Pak-India DGMOs meetingThe News InternationalThe Nation -DAWN.com -PakTribune.comall 264 news articles »

gulfnews.comPope Francis the religious rockstargulfnews.comDubai: Pope Francis celebrated his first Christmas Eve midnight mass at the St Peter's basilica. His message, consistent with the theme of his papacy, humility and compassion. He said: “If we love God and our brothers and sisters, we walk in the light; but if ...On Christmas, Pope Francis hopes 'for a better world'Boston GlobePope Francis Delivers His Urbi et Orbi BlessingGetty ImagesPope Calls on Atheists, BelieversDaily BeastCBS News -Sky News -Los Angeles Daily Newsall 596 news articles »

Sydney Morning HeraldFighting rages in South Sudan as UN moves to boost forceZee NewsJuba: South Sudan's Army battled rebel forces today in one key town while troops flushed out insurgents in another after its recapture, as the UN moves to double its peacekeeping force to stave off civil war. Thousands are believed to have been killed in more ...UN in South Sudan denies report of mass graveStraits TimesMass grave in South SudanThe Australian97 Chinese workers evacuated from South Sudan to KhartoumXinhuaeuronewsall 1,992 news articles »

BBC NewsErdogan loses 3 ministers as crisis deepensgulfnews.comAnkara: Three Turkish ministers resigned on Wednesday, a week after their sons were detained in a sweeping corruption investigation that pits Tayyip Erdogan's government against the judiciary and has rattled foreign investors. One of those stepping down, ...Third Turkish minister steps down, calls on PM to resignDAWN.comPM ErdoÄŸan evaluates corruption probe during provincial heads meetingJournal of Turkish WeeklyThird Turkish minister resigns amid scandalThe IndependentBangkok Post -Reuters UK -New York Timesall 750 news articles »

India invited for Geneva II talks on SyriaThe HinduIndia is poised once again for a more active role in Syria after having been involved in unsuccessful attempts to resolve the conflict during its two years at the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member. India has been informed about its ...Syria's NCB threatens boycott if not as major representative in Geneva talksBusinessGhanaall 2 news articles »

NPRPower outages darken Christmas for thousandsUSA TODAYAs repair crews worked around the clock to restore power, tens of thousands in central and northeastern USA woke up to a cold, dark Christmas. The fierce winter storm that brought a White Christmas to many northerners also delivered a dark Christmas to ...2013 Maine ice storm: WMECo sends workers to help restore powerMassLive.comWMECo Crews Head to Maine to Help with Power Outagesabc40Cold temperatures linger as utilities scramble to get power backFox NewsHouston Chronicleall 825 news articles »

CNNChristmas Eve spacewalk for repair job endsCNN(CNN) -- While many people spent Christmas Eve doing last-minute shopping, two American astronauts had a more challenging matter to attend to Tuesday. In orbit more than 200 miles above Earth, flight engineers Rick Mastracchio and Mike Hopkins ...Christmas Eve spacewalk restores ammonia pump outside space stationGant DailyIllinois grad making rare Christmas Eve spacewalkBloomington PantagraphAstronauts wrap up successful spacewalk to fix station (Update 4)Phys.OrgMarietta Daily Journalall 670 news articles »

WAVY-TVCentral Maine Power issues power restoration update, 7 pm, Christmas EvePenBayPilot.comA news release from Central Maine Power: CMP, a subsidiary of Iberdrola USA, reports that 64,000 customer accounts are without service as a result of an ice storm that started Monday. Utility crews worked through the overnight to keep the public safe from ...PSE&G sends crew to Maine after ice storm knocks out power to thousandsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comUtility crews racing to restore power for hundreds of thousands of people ahead ...Fox NewsMore than 100000 customers without power in MaineHouston Chronicleall 843 news articles »

Ahram OnlineRioting after deadly Egypt bombingAljazeera.comThere have been riots in the Egyptian city of Mansoura, after the bombing of a police station that killed 14 people. Police said on Tuesday three bombs had been planted before the explosion at the police station, two of which went off at almost at the same time ...Car bomb kills 13 in attack on Egyptian policeDAWN.comCar bomb kills 14 at Egyptian police compoundNigerian TribuneBomb Blast Kills at Least 15 in Egyptian Police BuildingVoice of AmericaAl-Arabiya -Xinhua -Reuters UKall 703 news articles »

CNNMass ethnic killings in South SudanThe NationUNITED NATIONS - Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called on the Security Council to add 5,500 troops to the 7,000-strong in South Sudan as soon as possible, to protect civilians from worsening violence. The 15-nation Council is due to vote Tuesday ...S. Sudan President Calls for End to Ethnic ViolenceVoice of AmericaPakistan for urgent action to end deadly conflict in Southern SudanBusiness RecorderGOD SAVE OUR NATION; SOUTH SUDANBorglobeSlate Magazine (blog) -TVNZ -Seattle Post Intelligencerall 1,672 news articles »

Arutz ShevaErekat: Israel Has an 'Agenda of War'Arutz Sheva“Peace partner” PA slams Israel for its airstrikes on Gaza, won't condemn terror attacks against Israelis. By Elad Benari. First Publish: 12/25/2013, 3:42 AM. Saeb Erekat. Flash 90. Israel's “peace partner”, the Palestinian Authority (PA), has failed to condemn ...Violence flares between Israeli military and Palestinians in GazaLos Angeles TimesKilling and Retaliation at Gaza-Israel Border Continue Violent CycleNew York TimesIDF strikes six Gaza targets in retaliation to shooting of Defense Ministry employeeJerusalem PostNew Zealand Herald -ABC Online -NBCNews.com (blog)all 748 news articles »

Straits TimesSpacewalkers install new station cooling pumpStraits TimesThis Dec 24, 2013 Nasa TV still image shows astronaut Mike Hopkins(left) on the robotic arm holding a spare pump and Rick Mastracchio position a spare pump as they slide it into the truss during a spacewalk outside the Ineternational Space Station(ISS).NASA astronauts complete International Space Station repairsRTSpacewalkers complete crucial repairsNBCNews.comNasa astronauts repair pump in rare spacewalkBBC NewsRegister -New York Times -Salt Lake Tribuneall 538 news articles »

AFPUS sends forces to Uganda for possible S. Sudan evacsAFPWashington — The US military on Tuesday deployed a small team of marines to Uganda to prepare for possible further evacuations of Americans from violence-wracked South Sudan, officials said. Pentagon spokesman Colonel Steven Warren said a ...In South Sudan, ethnic attacks spark fears of civil warWashington PostWith Thousands Dead in South Sudan, UN Will Nearly Double TroopsABC News (blog)UN backs 6000 more troops for Sth SudanSky News AustraliaBorglobe -CBC.ca -Seattle Post Intelligencerall 1,653 news articles »

Washington PostSpacewalkers complete crucial repairsNBCNews.comThe replacement pump is now in place on the International Space Station, following only the second-ever Christmas Eve spacewalk. NBC's Kerry Sanders reports. Share This: facebook · twitter · googleplus. Related Videos; Transcript of this video ...Nasa astronauts repair pump in rare spacewalkBBC NewsJust what they've always wanted! ISS 'naut duo unwrap new space fridgeRegisterIn Spacewalk, Astronauts Complete Repairs to StationNew York TimesSalt Lake Tribune -Asbury Park Press -CNETall 522 news articles »