The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.
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Waterskiing Santas and giant cuts of meat: Christmas around the world
From London to Bethlehem, services and festivities to mark the holiday cheer are in full swing.
Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center
Rep Joyce Beatty, who sits on the centre’s board, argues the name change is illegal because it requires approval from Congress.
Turkey arrests 115 IS suspects ‘planning New Year’s attacks’
Turkish authorities say firearms were seized and efforts to trace further suspected members are continuing.
Pope Leo urges ‘courage’ to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address
The pope also laments the condition of Palestinians during his address to worshippers at the Vatican.
Watch: Moment robbers rip ATM from inside Texas store
The White Settlement Police Department is searching for two suspects.
Where is Santa now? Trump answers kids’ Christmas calls to Norad tracker
Norad got some help from President Donald Trump as it marked its 70th year tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
Front-runner to be Bangladesh PM returns after 17 years in exile
Tarique Rahman, who has lived in London since 2008, arrives weeks before for pivotal elections are held.
Bomb blast in packed Nigerian mosque kills five
Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.
UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas
The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.