Shopping mall in central Moscow lays down U.S. flag doormats at its entrance for customers to wipe their feet in a show of defiance against U.S. policies towards Russia. Justin Mitchell reports.

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A suspected Palestinian firebomb attack wounds an Israeli father and daughter in the West Bank. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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From Christmas in Damascus to Santa hats in Bangladesh, Christmas takes on all shapes and sizes around the world. Gavino Garay reports.

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President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerian politicians to moderate their utterances as they carry out the 2015 election campaigns.

He was among the Christian faithful that worshipped at the St. Matthews Anglican Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Christmas Day.

The President described as embarrassing, some statements by politicians which are capable of setting the country ablaze.

He wondered why anyone would talk of setting up a parallel government just because he fails in an election.

He urged the politicians to desist from sowing the seeds of discord, saying that the country does not belong to politicians alone.

The President described the security challenges as temporary and asked the church to continue to pray.

The sermon, delivered by Primate Of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, Nicholas Okoh, also challenged Nigerians on the preparation towards the 2015 general election and the need to keep reminding political office holders of the expectations of Nigerians as politicians jostle for power.

There were also prayers for the church and the world.

The church prayed that God would bless Nigerian rulers from the federal to local government, that people might seek the common good.

Highlight of Christmas Day service was the thanksgiving session that enabled all to dance to the alter in celebration of the day.

President Jonathan and members of his family were joined by Christian faithful in the Federal Capital Territory to mark the 2014 Christmas celebrations.

The President last visited St Matthews Church as a Vice-President.

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Some of the girls who managed to escape from Boko Haram in northern Nigeria are to restart their education in the United States. …read more      

Nigeria’s Vice President, Namadi Sambo, has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the success of the Transformation Agenda of the Goodluck Jonathan administration.

Sambo was speaking at the residence of the President when he led residents of the Federal Capital Territory to pay the traditional homage to President Goodluck Jonathan.

Sambo described the Transformation Agenda as the best thing that has happened to Nigeria this Christmas season.

He said that the rail line from Port Harcourt to Enugu, which has become reality, was an indication that the transformation agenda was going to work in all the sectors of the economy.

The Vice President’s entourage included the FCT Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed; Minister of State for the FCT, Olajumoke Akinjide; Primate of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh and the Chief Imam of Abuja Mosque among other prominent Abuja residents.

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The Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has expressed satisfaction with the security situation across the country as Christian faithful in Nigeria joined their counterpart’s world over to celebrate Christmas.

Speaking to journalist in Abuja, the IGP expressed gratitude to God for hitch free Christmas services and the continued peaceful situation across the country.

According to the Inspector–General, the principal officers of the Nigerian Police have been involved in the patrol as a way of assuring Nigerians of the security of lives and properties during the festive period.

He added that the security agencies would not rest on their oars to ensure a hitch free holiday.

The presence of security operatives were felt in most places in the Federal Capital Territory beginning with worship places as Nigerians mark the Christmas day celebration.

After the services, the residents trooped out to fun places to enjoy themselves, with officers and men of the Nigerian Police, alongside men of the Department of State Services (DSS) seen ensuring the maintenance of law and order.

The Inspector-General of Police, who joined in the patrol, also interacted with fun seekers at the Jabi Lake Park.

While assuring Nigerians of their safety during the festive period and beyond, he urged them to contribute their quota in the fight against the enemies of the state.

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The controversial – The Interview – movie about the assassination of North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, by Sony Pictures has sold out in several cinemas in the United States.

The Interview movie, which opened midnight on Christmas Day, attracted moviegoers who said they supported the studio’s decision to go ahead with the premiere of the low-budget comedy, despite threats by cyber hackers, who the United States government tagged as the North Korean government in disguise.

Following a 9-11 style attack on all cinemas who show the movie, major cinemas refused to release the film.

However, Americans described the threats as an attack on freedom of speech.

“You know, this is a film I probably would not have come to see but because of the controversy I thought I would come out tonight to stand up for freedom of speech,” said Tamsin Hollow, who showed up for the Los Angeles screening, according to Reuters.

Some movie theaters showing the film were taking security measures to protect against any possible attacks.

“We’ve been working really closely with local law enforcement officials, as have all of the other theaters in the Art House Convergence, a network of independent art house theaters,” said Christian Parkes, chief branding officer for Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Ashburn, Virginia.

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An attack on a power plant in Libya leaves at least 19 soldiers dead, while a rocket strikes a Libyan oil terminal in a separate incident. …read more      

Pope Francis appeals for peace and humanitarian help to suffering MidEast Christians as he delivers his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” (“To the City and the World”) Christmas message and blessing at the Vatican. Justin Mitchell reports

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