• Members of the choir at St Paul's Cathedral in London, England. The choristers are preparing for a busy programme of Advent and Christmas services. Getty Images
    Members of the choir at St Paul's Cathedral in London, England. The choristers are preparing for a busy programme of Advent and Christmas services. Getty Images
  • Anti-riot police clash with demonstrators after a protest by members of the Kurdish community turned violent, in central Paris. Reuters
    Anti-riot police clash with demonstrators after a protest by members of the Kurdish community turned violent, in central Paris. Reuters
  • Houses destroyed by a forest fire in a hill district in Valparaiso region, Chile. AFP
    Houses destroyed by a forest fire in a hill district in Valparaiso region, Chile. AFP
  • Rahul Gandhi, leader of India's opposition Congress party, centre, throws flower petals at photographers during a march, in New Delhi. AP
    Rahul Gandhi, leader of India's opposition Congress party, centre, throws flower petals at photographers during a march, in New Delhi. AP
  • Visitors watch a diver in a Santa Claus costume feeding fish with a mock Christmas cake at the Sunshine Aquarium, in Tokyo. EPA
    Visitors watch a diver in a Santa Claus costume feeding fish with a mock Christmas cake at the Sunshine Aquarium, in Tokyo. EPA
  • Mark Sorter clears snow from an ice-skating rink in Des Moines, Iowa. AP
    Mark Sorter clears snow from an ice-skating rink in Des Moines, Iowa. AP
  • Trees decorated with Christmas lights, in Tokyo. Getty Images
    Trees decorated with Christmas lights, in Tokyo. Getty Images
  • People watch the National Historical Museum illuminated by Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter in Kyiv, Ukraine. EPA
    People watch the National Historical Museum illuminated by Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter in Kyiv, Ukraine. EPA
  • A cat walks on top of a net as a Ukrainian soldier takes position during fighting against Russian forces near Maryinka, Donetsk region. AP
    A cat walks on top of a net as a Ukrainian soldier takes position during fighting against Russian forces near Maryinka, Donetsk region. AP
  • Jockeys compete in a race for purebred Arabian horses at the Liwa International Festival 2023, in Abu Dhabi. AFP
    Jockeys compete in a race for purebred Arabian horses at the Liwa International Festival 2023, in Abu Dhabi. AFP

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December 24, 2022

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German intelligence warnings
  • 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
  • 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
  • 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250 

Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution

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River Plate 4

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Herc's Adventures

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Publisher: LucasArts
Console: PlayStation 1 & 5, Sega Saturn
Rating: 4/5

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