Christmas and holiday greetings

Russian official's New Year's greeting depicts missiles

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin has posted a New Year's greeting on Twitter that shows Father Frost releasing missiles from his bag.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has extended holiday greetings to the country’s Jewish citizens on the occasion of Hanukkah, which began Dec. 16.

In a written statement, Erdoğan wished Turkey’s Jews tranquility, peace, happiness and health for the holiday.