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German churches find 'chocolate Jesus' tasteless Wednesday, 26 Nov 2008 03:00pm EST

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's churches criticized a businessman on Tuesday for selling thousands of Jesus chocolates.  Full Article

 
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Italian party to pay for babies named after Mussolini Wednesday, 26 Nov 2008 03:12pm EST 

ROME (Reuters) - An Italian right-wing party is offering 1,500 euros ($1,930) to parents who name their babies after wartime fascist dictator Benito Mussolini or his wife Rachele, saying their names are under threat.  Full Article 

School for Santas

Nov 26 - A South Korean amusement park is teaching students what it takes to be a good Santa Claus during the festive season.  Play Video

 
Strange and unusual

Our photographers sometimes capture moments that are strange and offbeat. Here's a recent sampling.  Slideshow 

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TV writers look to economy for cues to future shows

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Working class men and women may soon steal Hollywood's spotlight from the not-so-desperate housewives of upscale Wisteria Lane as U.S. television writers consider how to appeal to viewers in tough economic times.  Full Article  |  Video