SUMMARY: Bethlehem is preparing for a subdued Christmas amid the ongoing war in Gaza, with traditional festive decorations and influxes of tourists notably absent. The festive atmosphere has been replaced by security measures around the Nativity Church, and Mayor Anton Salman emphasized the town’s enduring message of peace and hope while calling for an end to Palestinian suffering. With tourism, which constitutes about 70% of Bethlehem’s economy, severely impacted, unemployment has soared to nearly 50%. Access restrictions due to the conflict have also hindered movement, exacerbating economic challenges for the local population. Over 45,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza amid the violence.

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SUMMARY: South Korea’s main opposition party plans to seek impeachment of acting leader Han Duck-soo after he missed a deadline to approve independent investigations into President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife. Han, the country’s No. 2 official, assumed presidential duties following Yoon’s impeachment. The opposition Democratic Party criticized Han for vetoing key bills and urged him to appoint justices to the Constitutional Court, which will decide Yoon’s fate. Han’s failure to act on opposition bills led to impeachment threats. Legal challenges over impeachment procedures and the requirement for a two-thirds majority could complicate the process.

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SUMMARY: Former President Bill Clinton, 78, was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center on Monday for testing and observation due to a fever. His deputy chief of staff reported that he remains in good spirits and appreciates the care he is receiving. Clinton, who served as president from 1993 to 2001, has faced several health issues, including quadruple bypass surgery in 2004 and hospitalization for a urological infection in 2021. He adopted a vegan diet to improve his health after these scares. Clinton actively participated in the recent Democratic National Convention and campaigned for the Vice President’s unsuccessful election bid.

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