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Iraqi Christians celebrate Christmas one year after Daesh defeat

Iraqi Christians celebrate Christmas one year after Daesh defeat

  • War and sectarian conflict shrank Iraq’s Christian population from 1.5 million to about 400,000 after the US-led invasion in 2003
  • Iraq is home to many different eastern rite churches, both Catholic and Orthodox
By Reuters ·
Damascus lights up its biggest Christmas tree

Damascus lights up its biggest Christmas tree

By ANAN TELLO ·
Palestinians mark Christmas amid Israeli restrictions

Palestinians mark Christmas amid Israeli restrictions

By HAZEM BALOUSHA ·
Special Lebanese celebrate Christmas with mixed feelings

Lebanese celebrate Christmas with mixed feelings

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·
Special Egypt on high alert for Christmas

Egypt on high alert for Christmas

By SHERIF EL-TOUNY ·
Christmas is about keeping hope alive, says Bethlehem mayor

Christmas is about keeping hope alive, says Bethlehem mayor

By Daoud Kuttab ·
Iraqi cities preparing for large Christmas celebrations

Iraqi cities preparing for large Christmas celebrations

By SUADAD AL SALHY ·
Christmas joy missing in rubble of Syria town

Christmas joy missing in rubble of Syria town

By AFP ·
Watch: Christian expats celebrating festive season in Saudi Arabia

Watch: Christian expats celebrating festive season in Saudi Arabia

By Arab News ·

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