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Opening ceremonies for the 2014 winter games are set for tomorrow, the olympic torch now making its way through the host city. But security is still a concern, and Rory Challands has our story from sochi. Some of the preparations here have come to the wire with armies of helpers and volunteers putting the finishing touches to the games. But an unwelcome security development, a warning from the u. S. Government that bombmaking equipment could be smulg smuggled on to planes in toothpaste tubes. Translator this information is being checked. If confirmed this means our Security Services are on ale...

Germany has joined brazil, mexico and france in confronting the u. S. Over alleged spying. That ore allegations that chancellor Angela Merkels cell phone was tapped by the nsa. Al jazeeras tim friend has this from brussels. Angela merkel arrived in this summit at angry mood and hinted at long term damage to u. S. Relations not just in germany but across europe. Translator with regards to the National Security agencies, i have made it clear to the american president that spying between friends is unacceptable. I said that in june when he was in berlin and in july and also yesterday in a phone c...

Miles of bushfires burn in australia. Wednesday could be the most destructive day. Appear the Barack Obama Administration calls them an important weapon in the war on terror. Pakistans Prime Minister says the use of drones is a threat to his people and must stop. The leaders are meeting at the white house tomorrow, hours after two human Rights Groups issued reports critical of americas widespread deployment of drones. The group says drones kill civilians, violate International Law and their use may be a war crime. Randall pinkston has the storey. Amnesty international focussed on drone strikes...

And we begin in be beth bethlehem where it is Christmas Day. Nick is there, and he joins us live. Nick if you could what is it like for you. You have been there for years but for people who have never been there to bethlehem to take in Christmas Day in that particular city in tony it is such an amazing and special space. And thousands of people came here from all over the world, and it is the largest turnout in years, and that is boosting peace in this tiny town of bethlehem. Here is bethlehem, a solemn celebration of one of chris christianities most sacred moments. After 12 00 the sounds of M...

Thousands from come from all over the world to celebrate the bit of jesus, and just hours ago many attended Midnight Mass. Nick has more. Reporter thousands have flocked to this church behind me. It is actually the largest turnout in in decades. And thats boosting hopes for peace here in this holy city in this little town of bethlehem. Reporter here in bethlehem, a solemn celebration of one of christianities most sacred moments. Tradition holds the birth jesus took place below this church. After 12 00 the sounds of Midnight Mass filled st. Katherines chapel. Reporter politicians, palestinians ...