Ukrainian’s WWII love for Italian immortalised in sculpture

Posted by on May 19, 2013 in Domestic

Italian Luigi Peduto, 90, speaks in front of the Love Story monument during the opening ceremony in Kiev on May 7, 2013
Italian Luigi Peduto, 90, speaks in front of the Love Story monument during the opening ceremony in Kiev on May 7, 2013
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The sculpture shows two elderly people hugging each other in an embrace that defies age, immortalising a reunion 60 years after the end of World War II and descent of the iron curtain tore their love apart.

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Namesake TV channel breaks National Geographic mold

Posted by on May 19, 2013 in Domestic

National Geographic magazine claims a global readership of 60 million, with English and 36 foreign-language editions
National Geographic magazine claims a global readership of 60 million, with English and 36 foreign-language editions
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Lots of people find a home on the National Geographic Channel, from tuna fishermen to Mormons with more than one wife and “preppers” stocking up their bunkers for the end of the world.

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Musical world celebrates Wagner’s 200th birthday

Posted by on May 19, 2013 in Domestic

Director and publisher Gottfried Wagner, great-grandson of German composer Richard Wagner
Director and publisher Gottfried Wagner, great-grandson of German composer Richard Wagner
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Opera houses the world over are scrambling to pay tribute to Richard Wagner, the controversial German composer often referred to as Hitler’s favourite, who would have turned 200 this year.

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Art Basel to bring international flair to Hong Kong

Posted by on May 19, 2013 in Domestic

Art Basel Asia director, Magnus Renfrew, pictured in Hong Kong, on May 16, 2013
Art Basel Asia director, Magnus Renfrew, pictured in Hong Kong, on May 16, 2013
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Art lovers, collectors and gallerists will gather on Thursday for Hong Kong’s inaugural edition of Art Basel, sealing the city’s status as an international art hub and Asia’s leading art destination.

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Gays, lesbians push for same-sex marriage in Venezuela

Posted by on May 18, 2013 in Domestic

People take part in a march commemorating International Day Against Homophobia in Caracas on May 18, 2013
People take part in a march commemorating International Day Against Homophobia in Caracas on May 18, 2013
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Gays and lesbians demonstrated in Venezuela’s capital Saturday to push for an end to discrimination and for civil rights such as same-sex marriage.

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Denmark wins Eurovision Song Contest

Posted by on May 18, 2013 in Domestic

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest performs during the final of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, May 18, 2013
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest performs during the final of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, May 18, 2013
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Denmark won this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in the Swedish city of Malmoe early Sunday with the song “Only Teardrops” by Emmelie de Forest.

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