One of the world's oldest churches is now a casualty of one of the longest running conflicts, as the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem cancels Christmas events.
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BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories: Outside Bethlehem s Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian West Bank, the throngs of tourists and pilgrims who normally rub shoulders with costumed Santa Clauses and marching bands are missing this year.