Russia - Gorbachev says Putin should heed lesson of 1991

Published on Dec 25, 2011 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ Saturday's protests in Moscow and several other Russian cities against Prime Minister Putin have sparked comments that the ruling Russian elite is out of touch with popular sentiment, and may be a sign of things to come.

20 years ago today saw the end of the Soviet Union when the then president of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev resigned. Yesterday on the radio he said Putin should do the same.

Greece - Poor and homeless get free meals in Athens

Published on Dec 25, 2011 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ Greece is in the fourth year of recession and in Athens temporary centres have been at full stretch trying to bring some Christmas cheer to the poor and homeless.

Dozen of people came to pick up packaged meals, some taking them home, while others stayed to enjoy the music and a little company.

"Unfortunately we have no economic support so that's why we come here," said Dimitra, who came with her mother, and eventually took to the stage for some traditional Greek dances.

Britain - The Queen's Christmas message 2011 "inspired by the courage and hope"

Uploaded by telegraphtv on Dec 25, 2011

In her traditional televised Christmas message, the Queen said she had been "inspired
by the courage and hope" the royal family had witnessed in Britain and
the Commonwealth in 2011.

Britain - The Queen and the Royal Family attend church service in Sandringham

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The Queen and members of the Royal Family attended a Christmas Day church service today as the Duke of Edinburgh recuperated in hospital following surgery.