December 27, 2023 Biden will talk border if Republicans talk something else first The Biden administration is eager to talk to Republicans about the border but only because the president wants them to fund a totally unrelated priority. Will the GOP take the bait?
December 26, 2023 Ukraine missile attack strikes Russian warship in Crimea, killing at least 1 Ukraine struck a Russian landing warship in Crimea overnight, killing at least one person. The ship, called Novocherkassk, was hit at a base in Feodosia.
December 25, 2023 Pope Francis laments violence in Gaza, Ukraine during annual Christmas speech, call for peace Pope Francis spoke to a crowd of roughly 6,500 in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, drawing attention to various conflicts around the world.
December 23, 2023 Russian anti-war candidate blocked from facing Putin in presidential election An independent politician who wanted to challenge Russian President Vladimir Putin in next year’s presidential election on a platform to end the Ukraine War has been disqualified.
December 23, 2023 Polish, Ukrainian bishops join growing coalition against Vatican’s same-sex blessings document Eastern European leaders in the Catholic Church join a growing front of opposition to the Vatican's document allowing blessings for same-sex couples under specific conditions.
December 22, 2023 Menendez blocks 2 Biden nominees over frustration with border negotiations Sen. Bob Menendez, accused of a bribery scheme to benefit the Egyptian government, blocked two Senate agriculture-related nominations before holiday recess.
December 21, 2023 Catholic bishops around the world push back on blessings for people in same-sex relationships Individual bishops and episcopal conferences for multiple countries have spoken out in concern over the Vatican's release of a document approving of blessings for same-sex couples.
December 20, 2023 The biggest twists in Russia-Ukraine war in 2023 Russia faced infighting among its forces as ministry generals and mercenary forces butted heads, but Ukraine did not manage to make the gains it promised.
December 19, 2023 Russian man claiming to be former Wagner Group officer offers alleged evidence of Ukraine war crimes A Russian man has arrived in the Netherlands, expressing his intent to provide what he claims to be evidence of war crimes to the International Criminal Court, officials say.
December 19, 2023 Ukraine's economic challenges deepen as budget deficit looms at $43 billion for 2024 Ukraine's economy, strained by conflict, is expected to withstand the next few months until foreign aid arrives. The country faces a $43 billion budget deficit for 2024.