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The Co-op recalls 165,000 hollow milk chocolate Santa figures after two alleged tampering incidents.
BBC News – Business

Israel’s PM orders a re-assessment of ties with the UN after the vote against settlement building.
BBC News – Middle East

Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto says fireworks market destroyed by blasts will be rebuilt.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A Russian military plane with 91 people on board heading from Sochi to Syria crashes in the Black Sea.
BBC News – Europe

The Queen will say “ordinary people doing extraordinary things” inspire her, in her Christmas message.
BBC News – UK

Donald Trump promises to dissolve his Trump Foundation charity, which is still under investigation.
BBC News – US & Canada

More than 20 Chibok girls freed in Nigeria by Boko Haram reunite with their families for Christmas.
BBC News – Africa

BOSTON – “He’s a point guard.
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A’s reliever Sean Doolittle has had no trouble filling his days since the season ended. He and his girlfriend, Eireann, have spent time traveling to see their families and are now prepared to enjoy the Christmas […]

The UK economy grew by 0.6% in the third quarter, according to official figures, faster than previous estimates.
BBC News – Business

The UN Security Council backs a call to end illegal Israeli settlements after the US refuses to veto.
BBC News – Middle East

There is anger in Chile when 10 men jailed for human rights abuses under Pinochet ask forgiveness.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Italian police shoot dead Berlin attacker Anis Amri near a Milan train station after he opened fire.
BBC News – Europe

Two UK men are convicted of using Syria aid convoys to funnel cash to extremists in the war zone.
BBC News – UK

Deutsche Bank says it has agreed a $ 7.2bn settlement with the US over its sale of mortgage-backed securities – well below the $ 14bn penalty announced earlier.
BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria’s food safety agency denies the health minister’s claims it has cleared the “plastic rice”.
BBC News – Africa

BOSTON – The long trip from New Orleans to Boston and some chilly winter weather didn’t stop the buzz about Alex Abrines
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NEW ORLEANS – The Thunder’s reserves racked up 52 points, played more total minutes than the starters a
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Italy’s third-largest bank, Monte dei Paschi di Siena, looks increasingly likely to be bailed out by the state.
BBC News – Business