Anniversary

20.05.2012 21:02 69 comments Soviet flashback: 5,000 children join Communist youth movement (VIDEO) Over 5,000 boys and girls clad in red ties and side caps flooded onto Red Square in Moscow to be accepted into the ranks of the Pioneer Communist Youth League.		13.05.2012 14:23 5 comments Sweet royalty: Tasty pastry honors British Queen A famed French pastry brand is about to get a regal new flavor. The luxury Laduree macaroons are to pay tribute to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II to mark her 60th anniversary on the throne.
09.05.2012 13:50 112 comments Russia’s might up close: Victory parade arms galore (FULL VIDEO, PHOTOS) RT takes a closer look at the Victory Day military parade in Moscow. It involved some 14 thousand troops as well as the best hardware the Russian defense ministry has to offer.		09.05.2012 09:57 95 comments V-day parade: Remembering Russia’s heroes Russia is celebrating Victory Day, the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. In honor of those brave veteran soldiers who fought the good fight, parades will mark the spirit and sacrifice of Russia’s military forces.
06.05.2012 23:56 25 comments All set: Final rehearsal of Victory Day parade in Moscow (VIDEO) Fourteen thousand soldiers and 100 units of military equipment took part in this last rehearsal before the big day. It was also the only daytime dress rehearsal – unlike the previous three, which were held at night.		02.05.2012 20:11 4 comments Obama-style War on Terror: ‘Lofty statements’ amid ‘occupation crisis?’ Shortly after Barack Obama’s visit to Afghanistan on the anniversary of Bin Laden’s assassination, the Taliban has staged several bombings in Kabul. This is despite the US president’s claims that a victory over terror is "within reach."
02.05.2012 04:36 16 comments Obama cements US support to Afghanistan beyond 2014 On a secret trip to Afghanistan Barack Obama has signed an agreement pledging US financial and military support to the country for 10 years beyond the 2014 withdrawal. Despite its many failures the US is trying to portray its strategy as a success.		30.04.2012 16:34 28 comments Australian tycoon to build Titanic 2.0: Who will dare to buy a ticket? One of Australia’s richest men has unveiled plans to launch a Titanic replica in 2016 and promised the ship won’t repeat the fate of her predecessor. Clive Palmer is not obsessed with prejudices but will he find passengers free from superstitions?
25.04.2012 06:53 4 comments Hundreds rally on the streets of DC for Mumia Abu Jamal's release Mumia Abu Jamal is an African American writer, journalist and activist whose infamous prison case has sparked international outrage for decades.		20.04.2012 19:30 5 comments Sinking Titanic children’s slide in Ireland 'in bad taste' A children’s slide has caused anger in Antrim in Northern Ireland. An entertainment park introduced an inflatable slide of a sinking ship on the anniversary of the Titanic tragedy.
19.04.2012 19:44 29 comments Stalin buses could hit streets for Victory Day Despite all evidence of countless crimes against humanity committed by Joseph Stalin, some still see him as one of the greatest leaders in history. As Victory Day nears, portraits of Stalin are to appear on buses in 40 cities of Russia and the CIS.		15.04.2012 23:52 3 comments In memoriam: Somber ceremony at sea marks 100 years since Titanic tragedy (PHOTOS) Hundreds of people aboard two cruise ships took part in a candlelit vigil for the 1,500 people that died a century ago on the legendary Titanic.
15.04.2012 22:55 15 comments Defiant North Korea stages huge fireworks show as world fears nuclear crisis (VIDEO) A massive fireworks display in Pyongyang capped two weeks of festivities to celebrate the 100th birthday of the founder of modern North Korea – Kim Il-sung.		14.04.2012 23:52 10 comments Holy Fire ignites in Jerusalem (VIDEO) Thousands of Christians have lit torches and candles from a holy flame that 'miraculously' emerged from the tomb of Jesus in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem on the eve of Orthodox Easter.
12.04.2012 15:22 Space-scale wash for Gagarin monument (VIDEO) It required a special high-altitude crane, a professional climber, 3 cubic meters of water, and several hours of hard work to clean the 42.5 meters tall titanium sculpture to the first man in space Russian cosmonaut Yury Gagarin.		09.04.2012 16:51 Voyage into history: Unique Titanic records mark centenary Over 200,000 documents concerning the ill-fated Titanic’s passengers and crew have been published, marking the centenary of the notorious disaster.
03.04.2012 08:16 12 comments Falklands 30 years post-war: Riots and saber rattling Argentine protesters clashed with riot police after attempting to storm the British Embassy in Buenos Aires. The unrest broke out on the 30th anniversary of the 74-day-long war between the two nations over the Falkland Islands.		30.03.2012 12:24 1 comment Rare arts pieces to light fire A cigar box painted with a depiction of Napoleon watching the Moscow Kremlin in flames, is estimated will bring a quarter of a million dollars at auction. It’s one of the highlights in a Sotheby’s auction of Russian art works next month.
29.03.2012 16:38 1 comment Kylie Minogue to design New Year’s Firework show in Sydney Pop star Kylie Minogue will be taking charge of Sydney's world famous New Year's Eve firework display. The singer will be responsible for choosing the themes and colors for the show.		25.03.2012 13:42 Hermitage to show Walpole treasures in UK Once sold for a significant sum of money to the Russian empress Catherine the Great, the priceless Walpole art collection will revisit the UK in 2013.

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