Israel Christmas Trees
Why are some Israeli rabbis calling Christmas trees a threat to the state's identity?
The reaction in Israel as some rabbis call for the removal of Christmas trees from hotel lobbies and university halls. Also, a big-money move for Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Oscar to China and what that says about the ambitions of Chinese football. Plus - DR Congo's political stability in the balance over President Kabila's refusal to hand over power.
Picture: A Franciscan monk walks past a shop selling Christmas trees and ornaments in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem's old city
Credit: Gali Tibbon / AFP / Getty Images
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