The Master chef at Camp Bastion is charged with feeding British troops serving in Afghanistan.

The Pope has broadcast a Christmas message on Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Wednesday showed that at 58 he is still in great physical shape, as he took to the tatami (judo mat) during a visit to a new sports centre in his hometown of Saint Petersburg. (Dec. 24)

Around five thousands travellers are stranded at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport, as winter weather continues to disrupt flights.

American troops celebrate Christmas in Afghanistan.

Iraq's economy is now at risk of being locked into public sector dominance and energy dependency.

Mark Schroeder discusses Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's options for managing militant groups in the Niger Delta to ensure not only Nigeria's oil income, but also his own political survival.

John Campbell discusses the relations between Muslims and Christians in Nigeria.

Mark Schroeder examines al Shabaab's takeover of Hizbul Islam preceding the announcement that more African Union peacekeepers will be sent to Somalia.

As the U.N. reports more than 170 deaths in Ivory Coast, Judy Woodruff talks to State Department official William Fitzgerald about election unrest in the African nation.

A UN Report states a rise in civilian casualties.

North Korean soldiers have appeared in a televised show to give testimony on their attack on South Korea's Yeonpyeong island last month.

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson recently returned from a private visit to North Korea. Margaret Warner speaks with him about the trip and tensions on the Korean peninsula.

Selective modernization can reduce the defense budget.