[World] Israel says has no proof poison gas used in Syria

Israel says has no proof poison gas used in Syria
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/Vdo3jtacsjFp8BjRL2vbMI/Air-strike-on-bakery-kills-dozens-in-Syria.html
JERUSALEM | Tue Dec 25, 2012 6:36am EST. JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel voiced doubt on Tuesday about the accuracy of Syrian activists' reports that chemical weapons had been used against rebels fighting to topple President Bashar al-Assad.

Mandela Looking 'Much Better' as He Spends Christmas in Hospital
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2012/12/24/nelson-mandela-south-africa-hospital-anti-apartheid.html
South Africa's former leader Nelson Mandela is “doing much better” as he spends an 18th day in a Pretoria hospital, President Jacob Zuma said.

Jerusalem building committee approved 1200 apartments in Gilo
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/12/25/3156249/israel-to-build-942-more-homes.html
JERUSALEM (JTA)-- A Jerusalem building committee has approved the construction of more than 1,200 apartments in the Gilo neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Constable dies, family blames gangrape protesters
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Constable-dies-family-blames-gangrape-protesters/Article1-980444.aspx
A 47-year-old Delhi Police Constable, who was assaulted during violent protests at India Gate on Sunday, died of cardiac arrest on Tuesday after battling for life in a city hospital.

West Bank barrier plan threatens ancient farming landscape
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jy4EoJNyMGngEknzUWVoDzGTGuCg?docId=CNG.d5fe4faf34391046ead8ee4c3523a099.281
BATTIR, West Bank - The old stone-walled farming terraces of this scenic Palestinian village near Jerusalem stretch along the hillsides, fed by spring water flowing through a network of irrigation channels that dates to Roman times.

Japan's Incoming Leader Abe Reappoints Ishiba as No. 2
http://www.brecorder.com/top-news/109-world-top-news/97477-new-japan-govt-hints-at-joining-pacific-trade-pact-report-.html
TOKYOâ€"Japan's incoming prime minister, Shinzo Abe, on Tuesday appointed Shigeru Ishiba, a former rival for leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party and a party heavyweight, to the party's No.

Gulf Arabs demand end to Iran "interference"
http://www.euronews.com/newswires/1769556-gulf-arabs-demand-end-to-iran-interference/
MANAMA | Tue Dec 25, 2012 5:56am EST. MANAMA (Reuters) - A summit of Gulf Arab leaders on Tuesday demanded Iran end what they called interference in Gulf Arab affairs, reiterating the six U.S.

Venezuelan vice president says he spoke with Chavez, who is up and walking ...
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world-news/venezuela39s-chavez-improving-after-surgery-officials_799365.html
CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro said late Monday night that he had spoken by telephone with President Hugo Chavez and that the leader is up and walking following cancer surgery in Cuba.

Riot after Philippine slum fire
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20841396
A fire in a Philippines shanty town has sparked violent clashes between residents and firefighters. Officials said residents in the San Juan City slum, east of Manila, were frustrated with the slow response of the emergency services and tried to grab hoses to ...

White House 'Concerned' by Russia's Adoption Ban Amendment
http://rt.com/usa/news/americans-petition-blacklist-russians-662/
MOSCOW, December 25 (RIA Novosti) - The White House voiced concerns Tuesday over the Russian bill that would ban adoptions of Russian children by US citizens.

Habayit Hayehudi leader says remarks against settlement evacuation will help ...
http://www.haaretz.com/news/israeli-elections-2013/israeli-elections-news-features/habayit-hayehudi-leader-says-remarks-against-settlement-evacuation-will-help-his-party.premium-1.489463
In last-minute appearance, Naftali Bennett, the chairman of the right-wing Habayit Hayehudi party, says he never called on soldiers to disobey orders, accuses Likud of stirring up tumult against him.

Syria protecting not using chemical arms: Russia
http://www.haaretz.com/news/middle-east/syrian-government-receives-badly-needed-russian-diesel.premium-1.489713
Russia's Foreign Minister has rubbished speculation that Syria could use chemical weapons against rebels and suggested that the risk of the reverse happening was far greater.

Troops celebrate Christmas in Afghanistan
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4713062/Operation-turkey-Our-Boys-to-receive-Christmas-dinner.html
Soldiers attended a special church service before sharing a Christmas meal at the ISAF compound, which is located at Kabul's International Airport.