For the first time since the devastating war in Gaza began the Christmas tree in Manger Square, Bethlehem, has been lit.

25 die in nightclub fire in Goa, India.

The outgoing US Envoy for Ukraine says a deal to end the war is close.

The government of Benin says it is still in control of the country after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had taken power.

No contact from kidnappers two weeks after one of Nigeria's worst school abductions.

Somali-Canadians condemn US president Donald Trump's tirade against Somali immigrants in the US.

Vancouver Whitecaps loss MLS championship match to Inter Miami 3-1.

Financial crisis creates uncertain future for Canada's largest drone testing range.

Indigenous groups are in Montreal to welcome dozens of cultural objects back from the Vatican.

A new initiative in Calgary intends to train workers in carbon capture and storage technology.

Conservation officers call off search for grizzly that attacked B.C. school group.

A memorial in Montreal to honour victims of 1989 mass shooting of women at the École Polytechnique.

Parliamentary Budget officer says Carney government's affordable housing plan insufficient.

Vancouver Whitecaps play in first-ever Major League Soccer championship.

Today is the FIFA World Cup draw to determine the groups and match-ups for the opening round of the soccer tournament, hosted by Canada, the US, and Mexico.

Russian president Vladimir Putin begins state visit to India.

US Supreme Court allows Texas to use it newly redrawn electoral maps.

Defence minister David McGuinty says 'we're good' to meet 2% NATO spending target by March.

Newfoundland and Labrador suspends many provincial court services over "systemic issues."

Community next to key Mexico City soccer stadium protests the World Cup, as it deals with a water crisis.