Several Nations Tighten Christmas Security -- Voice of America
Security forces are on high alert in several countries this Christmas because of concern that radical Muslim groups could attack churches or Christian communities.
In Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, security officials said they had deployed 80,000 police officers and 65,000 military personnel across the country to deter any acts of violence against Christian targets.
Indonesian Chief of Police General Sutarman, who uses only one name, said he hoped Christmas and New Year celebrations would be free of problems.
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MIDDLE EAST
Baghdad's Christians gather defiantly for Christmas Eve mass.
US says ISIS not responsible for downing of Jordanian fighter jet. Islamic State captures Jordanian pilot after warplane crashes in Syria.
Isis fighters capture Jordanian pilot after plane came down over Syria. ISIS reportedly shoots down Jordanian plane over Syria, pilot captured.
Suicide bomber kills 33 people south of Baghdad.
Senior Kurdish rebel leader warns Iraq must stay united to defeat 'savage' Isis.
Grisly finds in Iraqi Yazidi village wrested from militants.
U.S.-led forces launch 17 air strikes in Syria, Iraq.
Millions of Syrian refugees scattered throughout the Middle East.
Iran foreign minister says nuclear deal 'within reach'.
Kurdish rebels threaten renewed violence in Turkey.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in Gaza. Hamas commander killed, Israeli soldier injured in clashes near Gaza.
Israel police reveal huge political corruption investigation. Israel detains Deputy Minister, dozens more in corruption probe.
Faithful flock to Bethlehem for Christmas.
ASIA
Pakistan to set up military courts for terrorism.
Assam rebels kill scores on night of brutal attacks in Indian state. India attack: Suspected rebels kill dozens in Assam. Curfew imposed after separatist rebels kill at least 63 in northeast India.
North Korea's mysterious Internet outages continue into second day.
US Senators: Without US aid, Afghanistan turns into narco-state.
Japan parliament preparing to re-elect Abe as prime minister. Japanese PM unveils new government, defense pick may rile China.
Japan, wary of North Korea, works to secure infrastructure after Sony attack.
Cambodia, Thai defense ministers meet on border issues.
Special Report: Fear and retribution in Xi's corruption purge.
Soldiers in Afghanistan play soccer in memory of WWI truce.
AFRICA
New Presidential powers lead to political shakeups in Uganda.
Without help, Libya could become next Syria, foreign minister says.
U.N. warns over DR Congo violence as villagers flee ax, machete attacks.
Nigeria's Borno and Yobe states impose travel bans.
Insurgency, fraud pose risks for credible Nigerian election.
Somalia's parliament approves new prime minister.
Ebola may last until end of 2015: Expert. WHO: Ebola death toll hits 7,573.
Churches in Egypt on their guard against terrorist attacks over Christmas.
EUROPE
'Difficult' Ukraine talks end without new date agreement. Ukraine peace talks conclude for night in Minsk. Ukraine conflict: Minsk peace talks due after Nato vote. Ukrainian reconciliation talks begin in Minsk.
Russia says NATO turning Ukraine into 'frontline of confrontation'.
Ukraine ascension to NATO would end Russia-NATO ties – Moscow. Russia: NATO pushed Kiev to drop nonaligned status.
Ukraine to seek NATO membership and step up military presence in war-torn east.
Russia's central bank to help companies meet debts in initiative to shore up ruble.
Northern Ireland parties agree £2bn deal to secure power-sharing.
French jobless total at new record high.
Spain: New king says corruption must be eliminated.
AMERICAS
CDC reports potential Ebola exposure in Atlanta lab.
Violent protests after St. Louis County police officer kills man who pulled gun, authorities say. Protesters set off explosives, throw bricks after police officer shoots, kills 18-year-old in Missouri.
Sliding oil prices leave socialist Venezuela on brink of financial collapse.
The Interview: Obama hails move to screen North Korea film.
US wants open internet highway in Cuba.
Cuba says it has a right to grant asylum to US fugitives.
Cuba relations with Catholic Church at high point.
Former President George H.W. Bush hospitalized as precaution.
Alan Gross to receive $3.2m settlement from US over Cuba detention ordeal.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State emmissaries sighted near Russian borders: Lavrov
Obama administration back on track to close Guantanamo: Reports.
4 Gitmo detainees transferred to Afghanistan are veteran insurgents, files allege.
US government offering $5M reward for Al Qaeda leader freed from Gitmo.
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula confirms links to underwear bomber.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Google steps in to stream controversial film 'The Interview'.
Sony tries to save face with 'Interview' flip-flop.
Oil falls, near $60 on supply glut, strong dollar.
UBS raises flag on China’s $1 trillion overseas debt pile.
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