Millions prepare for Christmas feast amid security fears
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BETHLEHEM, West Bank  - Hundreds of millions around the world prepared Friday to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, a Christmas festival of religious joy for many and commercial excess for others, against a backdrop of continuing global security
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The Queen calls on people to take care of the more vulnerable in her traditional Christmas speech.
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Millions of Britons woke up to a white Christmas today with snow and ice causing treacherous road conditions across the country.
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Indonesia deployed about 190,000 police across the Southeast Asian archipelago to boost security at public places after warnings of possible terrorist attacks during the Christmas and New Year season.
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Christians in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-populated country, flocked to churches to celebrate Christmas under tight security following warnings of possible terrorist attacks.
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Motorists have been warned to expect severe delays Friday as more than 18 million people are expected to drive to their Christmas destinations.
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Tens of thousands of commuters, holidaymakers bound for Heathrow and last minute Christmas shoppers suffered travel chaos today as striking Tube train drivers crippled services on the Piccadilly line.
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Pope John Paul II led prayers for peace and a more tranquil future, pilgrims flocked to Bethlehem and Iraqis stayed away from church for fear of bomb attacks as Christians around the world celebrated Christmas over the weekend.
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Severe weather warnings are issued across the UK, as heavy snows bring a white Christmas for many.
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AUSTRALIAN troops in Iraq have stepped up security after the devastating pre-Christmas attack that killed 22 US soldiers and several civilian workers.
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Holiday boycott is a mistake, say ordinary people anxious to feed families
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The Queen is calling on people to take care of the more vulnerable in her traditional Christmas speech.
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Officials step up attempts to ease situation for millions of travellers stranded prior to new year celebrations
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BETHLEHEM, West Bank  - Thousands of pilgrims and  a new Palestinian leadership celebrated Christmas in the town  of Jesus's birth Saturday with prayers for peace after the  death of Yasser Arafat.
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The chances of an attempted terror attack over the Christmas period are "highly likely", says the home secretary.
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Masses are held in Bethlehem and Rome as millions of Christians around the world mark the birth of Jesus Christ.
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Hundreds of millions of Christians Saturday are celebrating Christmas, despite conflict, persecution and fear of terrorist attack.