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Post-war rapes of German women confronted in new film
BERLIN (AFP) - One of the long-ignored chapters of World War II hits German screens with a harrowing account of the mass rapes of German women by Russian soldiers as the Nazi regime crumbled around them.
Nations:Russia Germany Activities:World War II Source:(AFP)
2008-12-03
Want to sell something? Put Obama's face on it
WASHINGTON -- As the federal government tries to revive the nation's ailing economy, President-Elect Barack Obama is proving to be a one-man stimulus package.
Nations:Venezuela India People:Barack Obama Activities:Obama Admin.
2008-11-26
Shah Rukh Khan's Malaysian 'knighthood' postponed: official
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan has postponed a controversial ceremony to award him a Malaysian "knighthood" because he is too busy, according to officials.
Nations:India Malaysia Source:(AFP)
2008-11-20
China's ethnic Mongolians hang on to identity by a thread
HOHHOT, China -- As the capital of a sprawling frontier region that was once in Mongol leader Genghis Khan's vast domain, Hohhot has many ethnic Mongol flourishes. Streets signs are in Mongolian, yurt-themed architecture graces the city and some park benches have a Mongol saddle motif. At least one television channel airs in the Mongolian language.
Nations:China Russia People:Genghis Khan Dalai Lama Activities:China Cultural Revolution Source:(McClatchy)
2008-11-13
Austrian far-right leader Haider dies in road accident
Outspoken Austrian far-right leader Joerg Haider, who sparked international outrage with comments praising Nazi policies, died on Saturday when his car veered off the road.
Nations:Austria Source:(AFP)
2008-10-11
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