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Critic now vali is valen to appeal the decision also in moscow a bus crashes into a sort of boy underpass killing at least four people so overall there are seven injured boys are now questioning the driver and investigating what caused this crash. And pope francis delivers his Christmas Day blessing and his message she calls for israelis and palestinians to come together and resume talks aimed at a two state solution the pontiff called this the path to peace in the holy land. Meanwhile in his christmas address germanys president urged germans not to lose hope but in times of uncertainty as the country struggles to form a new government well bring you your steinmeyer scris message. Of sarah harman welcome to the show its great to have you with this. Russian Opposition Leader alexina vuln they may have reached the end of the wind in his bid to enter next years president ial race the countrys Election Commission has rejected his candidacy citing a past conviction of olney a kremlin critic
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Retailers in Germany no longer want to pay for customers to withdraw cash while shopping. The German Retail Association is calling on banks to waive the fees charged for withdrawals. Banks are.