Havel, hero of anti-communist revolution, dies bi13671347 The end of Czechoslovakia's totalitarian regime was called the Velvet Revolution because of how smooth the transition seemed: Communism dead a matter of weeks, a shot fired. But for Vaclav Havel, was a moment he helped pay for decades of suffering and struggle

J. Christopher Flowers: Corzine's Kingmaker bi13671347 The private equity magnate J. Christopher Flowers buoyed MF Global a timely investment, but that money came the seeds of the broker's undoing

House steeped history adorned festive flowers bi13671347 TRADITIONAL Christmas decorations have been put up at the 17th-century Revolution House Chesterfield, ahead of a carol concert at the thatched cottage tonight

'Flowers of War': starring Christian Bale, premieres Beijing bi13671347 After the screening came an hourlong event the film's cast appeared onstage costume and made short speeches celebrating the film's achievements. After the screening came an hourlong event the film's cast appeared onstage costume and made short speeches celebrating the film's achievements

Daughter of woman filmed stealing flowers from schoolboy¿s grave names her to bi13671347 The und 71-year-old due to appear at Redbridge Magistrates' Court today where she be accused of taking the tributes from the grave of Robert Stringer Barking, East London

Flowers: 2010 election 50 years making bi13671347 Political columnist and commentator Steve Flowers regaled members of the Andalusia Kiwanis Club political anecdotes Monday, saying politics was once the state?s great spectator sport

Hamill: Reflections on street where PO Figoski died bi13671347 Life continues on the street where P.O. Pete Figoski was murdered.An American flag flutters from the corner house at 25 Pine St., laundry dangling from a clothesline above Frosty and Santa figures smiling the yard here at the top of street as sunny and tranquil as an Edward Hopper painting

China urges North Koreans to stand behind Kim's son bi13671347 China's president offered condolences for the death of Kim Jong-Il on Tuesday as Beijing, fearing instability on border, called on North Koreans to unite behind former leader's son and heir

North Korea mourns Kim Jong Il; son 'successor' bi13671347 North Koreans marched by the thousands Monday to capital's landmarks to mourn Kim Jong Il, many crying uncontrollably and flailing arms grief over the death of "Dear Leader."..

North Korea mourns Kim Jong Il, calls son 'successor' as world watches for po bi13671347 PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Koreans marched by the thousands Monday to capital's landmarks to mourn Kim Jong Il, many crying uncontrollably and flailing arms grief over the death of "Dear Leader."..

'Batman' star Christian Bale tries to visit Chinese activist, but stopped by bi13671347 BEIJING, China - "Batman" star Christian Bale, the midst of promoting a film he made China that some critics have called propaganda, was physically stopped by government-backed guards from visiting a blind activist living under house arrest ? a CNN crew tow to record the scuffle

Thousands march Florence after racist shootings bi13671347 Thousands marched against racism Florence on Saturday after a far-right activist killed two Senegalese vendors a shooting spree that shocked Italy and ignited a row over immigration

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