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Now playing Next Cyprus Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders make historic joint appeal for reunification For the first time ever the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities have delivered a joint televised message for Christmas. They 25/12/2015
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Now playing Next world news White Christmas cancelled due to warm weather No show for snow 22/12/2015