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Suu Kyi falls ill on first day of European tour [Video]
World NowOn the first day of a whirlwind trip through Europe, famed Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi fell ill, throwing up in the middle of a news conference in Switzerland.... -
Kim Jong Il death: Powerful uncle could overshadow Kim's son
World NowThe death of Kim Jong Il leaves his family's business -- running North Korea -- in terrible shape. Under his leadership, North Korea lost 2 million people to starvation. His youngest son, Kim Jong Un, still in his 20s, has before him what appears to be... -
Kim Jong Un makes first appearance since father’s death [Video]
World NowThe son of late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il made his first public appearance after his father's death Tuesday, bowing before a glass coffin containing his father's body.... -
Swiss central bank chief resigns over wife's currency trades
World NowThe chairman of Switzerland’s central bank abruptly resigned Monday following controversy over foreign-exchange transactions that made tens of thousands of dollars for him and his wife.... -
Monster Mash: Wisconsin governor replaces painting in mansion; 'Million Dollar Quartet' moving
Culture MonsterWisconsin governor Scott Walker removes painting depicting children... -
Free trade agreement between China and Switzerland proceeds at fast pace
China Daily, Beijing / Asia News NetworkBEIJING (China Daily/ANN) -- China and Switzerland are poised to seal a free trade agreement in an accelerated manner based on the willingness and strong motivation of both countries to conclude the talks, Jiang Yaoping, vice-minister of commerce, said at...Tags: Politics, European Union, Marketing, China, Swiss Confederation
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Pietro 'Pete' Rugolo, owner of Jerry's Belvedere Tavern
Pietro "Pete" Rugolo, the popular owner of Jerry's Belvedere Tavern on York Road in Govans, died May 8 at Gilchrist Hospice Care of pancreatic cancer. The Lutherville resident was 75. Mr. Rugolo grew up in Enna, Sicily, where he stopped attending...
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Wrekin Hill Nabs U.S. Rights to âNight Train to Lisbonâ
VarietyWrekin Hill Entertainment has acquired U.S. rights to Bille Augustâs thriller "Night Train to Lisbon" from K5 International, three months after its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival. Wrekin Hill plans a U.S. release later this year. Cast...Tags: Movies, Entertainment, Italy, Portugal, Lisbon (Portugal)
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Pianist Renee Rosnes Gives Gift Of Jazz
The Hartford CourantWith singer Freddy Cole (Nat King Cole's brother) singing them down the aisle at their celebrity-studded wedding in 2007 at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola at Lincoln Center, Renee Rosnes and Bill Charlap officially became the jazz world's piano powerhouse couple....Tags: Festive Events, Concerts, Music Industry, Culture, Theater
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Benjamin Lytal on 'A Map of Tulsa'
If Chicago author Benjamin Lytal were the typical writer of semi-autobiographical fiction, his first novel would have been the story of a young man who escaped his hometown in the interior of the country to become immersed in the colorful characters and...
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Georg H.B. Luck, Hopkins professor
Georg H.B. Luck, whose career teaching the classics at the Johns Hopkins University spanned two decades and included studying the role magic and witchcraft played in the theology and world of the ancient Greeks and Romans, died Sunday from complications...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Harvard University, Literature, University of Paris, South America
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Boeing sues Russian, Ukrainian partners for $355 million
Boeing Co. sued its former partners in the rocket venture Sea Launch, which has major operations in Long Beach, for more than $355 million. The aerospace giant filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court Friday. Just one day earlier, Sea Launch...
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