Security has been tightened throughout Germany in the wake of the attack at a Christmas market in Berlin on Dec. 19. Additional police have deployed at airports and rail, metro, and bus stations; many are patrolling with machine guns. Similar security arrangements are in place at Christmas markets throughout Germany, …

Railway personnel in the Netherlands have announced plans for a nationwide strike Dec. 23.

Tropical Depression 30W is expected to intensify to typhoon strength on Dec. 24, and track through the north and central Philippines.