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Pope decries Czech communist-era persecution
PRAGUE - Pope Benedict XVI criticized the communist era's fierce religious persecution Saturday as he began a three-day pilgrimage to the Czech Republic, and urged the heavily secular nation to rediscover its Christian roots.
Nations:Hungary Czech Republic Poland People:Vaclav Havel Source:(AP)
2009-09-26
Las Vegas Strip performer Danny Gans dead at 52
LAS VEGAS - Singer-actor-impressionist Danny Gans, who spent more than a decade as one of the most popular entertainers in Las Vegas, died Friday. He was 52.
Nations:Canada U.S. People:Neil Simon Bill Cosby Steve Wynn Tony Bennett Frank Sinatra Willie Nelson Source:(AP)
2009-05-02
Jazz star Laura Fygi to hit Singapore stage
SINGAPORE (AFP) - International jazz star Laura Fygi is all set for her acting debut in Singapore later this year when she stars in the local production of the hit musical "Victor/Victoria".
Nations:Singapore Source:(AFP)
2009-04-03
Playwright, screenwriter Horton Foote dies at 92
NEW YORK - Playwright and screenwriter Horton Foote, who movingly portrayed the broken dreams of common people in "The Trip to Bountiful," "Tender Mercies" and his Oscar-winning screen adaptation of "To Kill a Mockingbird," died Wednesday in Connecticut, Paul Marte, a spokesman for Hartford Stage, said. He was 92.
Nations:U.S. People:Steve McQueen William Faulkner Robert Duvall Activities:Vietnam War
2009-03-04
Jerry Springer to star in musical in London
LONDON - Talk-show host Jerry Springer says he will perform in the musical "Chicago" at London's West End.
Nations:U.K. People:Jerry Springer Source:(AP)
2009-02-17
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