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World Service,20 Dec 2013,28 mins

Pardoned Russian Oil Tycoon Arrives in Germany

World Business Report

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Pardoned Russian oil tycoon, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, arrives in Germany. What does his story tell us about the prospects for reform in Russia? Plus, Blackberry suffers a huge loss in revenue. Italy has just approved a new law that means Google can't avoid paying tax in the country. We also look at fair trade Christmas trees, as the seasonal surge in demand reaches its peak. Finally, we look back at some of the week's biggest news stories with guests Marcus Mabry from the New York Times and Edward Lucas, of the Economist. (Photo: Getty Images)

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