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Santa Claus robs a bank in Nashville

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INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Papers around the world this morning carry photos of a bank robber in Tennessee who dressed up as Santa Claus.

IN THE PAPERS
By James CREEDON

He needed the money to pay his elves, claimed a bank robber in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday morning. These photos in the Daily Mail say it all! Apparently the festively-dressed bank robber unnerved those in the bank with his jovial manner. The paper hastens to add that he made his escape in a grey car, not a sleigh with reindeers!

Other stories in today’s international papers:

The Independent
Now it’s hell on planes, trains and automobiles

The Independent
It never snows but it pours for Eurostar

New York Times
Healthcare: “Profiles in cowardice’’

Wall Street Journal
Business fear healthcare bill

The Guardian
Fear of Brussels sprout shortage for Chirstmas because of cold weather

 

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