[ad_1] CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his defense minister to implement a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine for 36 hours this week to allow Orthodox Christians to attend Christmas services, according to a Kremlin statement Thursday. But the proposal was swiftly dismissed as “hypocrisy” by Ukrainian officials. Putin’s …
Read More »Cher showcases incredible diamond on Twitter for Christmas… but is it an engagement ring?
[ad_1] CNN — Cher had enough ice on hand for more than just holiday cocktails this weekend, but she’s remaining mum for now on whether it means wedding bells are in her near future. The legendary entertainer, who has been linked to rapper and music executive Alexander “AE” Edwards, posted …
Read More »Winter storm death toll rises to 25 in Erie County, New York, as residents remain trapped under feet of snow
[ad_1] CNN — [Breaking news update at 9:47 a.m. ET] At least 25 people have died in Erie County, New York, as a result of a massive winter storm that blasted much of the US, county executive Mark Poloncarz said in a news conference Monday, citing the findings of the …
Read More »Buffalo family who became stranded in blizzard conditions spend Christmas at firefighters’ firehouse
[ad_1] CNN — When the blizzard first hit Buffalo, New York, a family of six packed up their bags and headed to a local hotel after they lost power at their home – but they ended up celebrating Christmas somewhere a little more surprising. Demetrice and Danielle, along with their …
Read More »Sending a photo with Santa Claus, a migrant father waiting in El Paso tells son in Venezuela his Christmas gift may be delayed
[ad_1] CNN — When Santa Claus arrived at migrant shelter in El Paso, Texas, to bring presents for the children, one migrant asked for just a photo with him. The photo Geovanny Caripaz, 39, took was quickly sent through WhatsApp to his 7-year-old son in Venezuela. “I told him Santa …
Read More »Abroad, Ashwin is Team India’s hero and saviour again | Cricket News
[ad_1] The Mirpur Test looked lost. On a tricky pitch, where the ball was often staying low and behaving mean, India had lost seven wickets for 74. The big boys were back in the hut. The target, 145, looked depressingly distant; improbable, if not impossible. That’s when Ravichandran Ashwin joined …
Read More »‘Christmas is a time to spread cheer’: Cricketers send hearty wishes to fans | Off the field News
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Cricketers on Sunday took to social media to send their hearty wishes to fans on the occasion of Christmas. They also shared their photos of Christmas celebrations too with the fans. Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar celebrated the festivities with children from a care centre.“Christmas is a time …
Read More »Ukraine: Zelensky sounds defiant note in Christmas message
[ad_1] CNN — President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Ukrainians to have “patience and faith” in a defiant Christmas address after a deadly wave of Russian strikes pounded the southern city of Kherson. Ten months into Russia’s war on Ukraine, Zelensky spoke of endurance and pushing through to the end, while …
Read More »A prolonged winter storm delivers power outages, snarled travel and frigid temperatures on Christmas Day
[ad_1] CNN — A nearly weeklong winter storm blasting much of the US has plunged temperatures to life-threatening lows, brought blizzards and floods, and left more than a quarter million people without power on Christmas Day. Blizzard conditions continue across the Great Lakes, while frigid cold temperatures grip the eastern …
Read More »‘Life or death.’ As Britons buckle under the cost of living crisis, many resort to ‘warm banks’ for heat this winter
[ad_1] London CNN — In a community center in central London, a young child plays in a makeshift area as her caregiver rocks her stroller and chats to a friend. The Oasis Centre in Waterloo sits in a four-story building that has a warm, inviting feeling, with plush chairs and …
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