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Russia says it was robbed in Eurovision song contest
MOSCOW — As might be expected, Russia's foreign minister spent his day Tuesday grappling with the biggest international crisis facing his country, an "outrageous incident" that has inflamed public passions. And Sergei Lavrov promised decisive...
Tags: Russia, Theft, Television Networks, Azerbaijan
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Syria, Israel exchange fire across cease-fire line
BEIRUT -- Syria said Tuesday that its forces had destroyed an Israeli vehicle that crossed into Syrian territory from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, an account disputed by Israel, which said that shots were fired at a patrol inside Israeli-controlled...
Tags: China, Jerusalem (Israel), United Nations, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Israel
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Guatemalan court action revives questions about Rios Montt's fate
MEXICO CITY— The Guatemalan high court’s decision to overturn the genocide conviction of former military dictator Efrain Rios Montt and restart his trial has revived questions about his responsibility for the slaughter of some 1,700 ethnic...
Tags: Mexico City, Litigation, Massacres, Guatemala, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Mexico launches military push to restore order in Michoacan state
MEXICO CITY -- The Mexican government poured army troops -- and high-level delegations -- into western Mexico on Tuesday in a bid to take back control of a region long besieged by a deadly drug cartel. The operation in the Pacific state of Michoacan...
Tags: Armed Forces, Drug Trafficking, Mexico, Felipe Calderon, Methamphetamine (drug)
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'Dancing Queen' on display: ABBA museum opens in Sweden
With no ABBA reunion in sight, patrons can take a chance on a new museum devoted to the 1970s Swedish pop super-group. Opening Tuesday in Stockholm, the museum will display band memorabilia, including star-shaped guitars, gold records, concert footage...
Tags: Museums, Agnetha Faltskog, Arts and Culture, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Benny Andersson
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Emma Watson adds class to 2013 MTV Movie Awards
Emma Watson seemed poised and looked elegant as she accepted the Trailblazer award at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards Sunday in Culver City. She stood out at an event where, as my colleague Glenn Whipp writes, many of the stars seemed to use the Macklemore song...
Tags: Chloe, John Galliano, Charles, Prince of Wales, The Great Gatsby (movie, 2013), Charlie Sheen
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Ermanno Scervino has designs on Azerbaijani Olympic team
All The RageErmanno Scervino, which has designed the uniforms to be worn by Azerbaijan's athletes at the London games, is among the fashion brands and designers helping amp up the style quotient at the 2012 Olympics. Others include Ralph Lauren (U.S.), Giorgio Armani... -
Azerbaijan faces critics as host of Eurovision singing contest
World NowStreet protests and clashes. Cyberattacks. Angry words from Iran. This probably wasn’t the kickoff that Azerbaijan had hoped for as it hosts Eurovision, a glitzy singing contest this week that aims to pit the best crooners and chanteuses on the... -
New Zealand earthquake: Hard to move on when ground keeps moving
World NowOne year ago, a massive earthquake killed 185 people and destroyed much of downtown Christchurch. In the year since the magnitude 6.3 quake, New Zealanders have tried to piece together their lives and rebuild, even as earthquakes continue to rock the... -
What crisis? Partying Portuguese pirates do Carnaval anyway
World NowPortuguese officials tried to stop Carnaval revelers from taking the day off Tuesday, saying it was a time to sacrifice. Many people partied anyway.... -
Iranian commander issues new warning to 'enemies'
World NowREPORTING FROM BEIRUT -- A senior Iranian military commander seemed to warn Tuesday that Tehran would strike preemptively at any “threats” directed against the Islamic Republic. “We will no more wait to see enemy action against us,... -
Iran opens biggest subway station yet, a dream long deferred
World NowThe biggest subway station in Iran opened this week in a wealthy northern district to government fanfare and rows of flowers, welcomed as a blessing by urbanites tired of traffic congestion....
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