Abbott targets immigrants because they can’t vote (Opinion)

[ad_1] Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a VIP reception at the annual Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and Luncheon, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Houston. Jon Shapley/Associated…

Deserted streets and shuttered stores as Israel-Hamas war looms over Bethlehem at Christmas

[ad_1] BETHLEHEM — The mood was somber, streets were deserted and stores were shuttered on Christmas Eve in Bethlehem, the Israeli-occupied West Bank city where Christian tradition says Jesus was…

Pope: Prince of Peace once more rejected by the futile logic of war

[ad_1] Pope Francis reiterated his call for peace while leading the traditional Christmas Eve Mass at Saint Peter’s Basilica, attended by approximately 6,500 people on Sunday. ADVERTISEMENT In his message…

‘A sad Christmas’: Bethlehem somber as Christmas events cancelled

[ad_1] IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Christmas celebrations canceled in Bethlehem in solidarity with people in Gaza 02:59 New video…

‘Bethlehem is empty of joy – no Santa, no celebration’

[ad_1] The West Bank city of Bethlehem, usually bustling at this time of year, is subdued as war goes on in Gaza. [ad_2] Source link

‘We’re not celebrating’: Christmas called off in Bethlehem as Gaza war rages

[ad_1] The ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree in Bethlehem was expected to be so popular this year that the city authorities planned to stage it twice, to better accommodate…

Bethlehem cancels all Christmas festivities

[ad_1] All Christmas festivities have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the West Bank to show solidarity towards the people of Gaza. ADVERTISEMENT Bethlehem, traditionally known for its joyous and light-filled…

Bethlehem businesses struggling: Israeli attacks keep tourists out of West Bank

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Albany proposal on tobacco licensing would hurt small businesses

[ad_1] A view of Coulson’s News & Deli on Broadway in Albany on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. PAUL BUCKOWSKI Our business, under many iterations and owners, has been part of…

Busy streets of Bethlehem and Jerusalem empty as war escalates

[ad_1] From cancelled flights and cruise trips to empty hotels, how is the conflict impacting the region’s tourism sector? ADVERTISEMENT Two weeks ago, the main square and streets around Bethlehem’s…