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Bethlehem Christmas kickoff draws more tourists amid calm
In Bethlehem West Bank Palestinians lit a four story Christmas tree signaling a peaceful holiday season. Officials expect about 65 000 visitors four times the 2005 figure as diplomacy and renewed talks draw pilgrims from Jerusalem and abroad. Police deployment and eased access support the welcoming atmosphere with tour buses and carols filling the streets.
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