April 27, 2009
Ilya Rips, a Latvian Anti-Communist Hero
PRAGUE, Czech Republic, April 27 (UPI) -- Flames began to engulf the young man at the foot of Riga's Freedom Monument. A brilliant 21-year-old student…
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April 15, 2009
Romania’s Princess at 60
BUCHAREST, Romania, April 15 (UPI) -- The honor guard stood in full regalia as King Michael and Queen Anne strode the staircase to their waiting…
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March 24, 2009
Sarkozy’s European Voice
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 24 (UPI) -- In little more than a week, European leaders will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama in Strasbourg, France. Europeans…
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February 25, 2009
Wesley Clark’s Touch
PRAGUE, Czech Republic, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- More than a decade ago U.S. Gen. Wesley K. Clark, the supreme allied commander Europe, arrived in Prague…
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February 4, 2009
Dean, a man for all seasons
GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- He was down to earth as always. Having just arrived from Davos, former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, M.D., the…
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January 28, 2009
Obama’s first 10 days
BERLIN, Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Barack Obama's inauguration was greeted with elation in Europe. His first 10 days as U.S. president have been met with…
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January 14, 2009
Helen Suzman’s South Africa
PRAGUE, Czech Republic, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- She was of great wit. A grande dame with stinging intelligence. She had incredible willpower. The gritty anti-apartheid…
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December 18, 2008
Czech and American heroes
HOUSTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Former President George H.W. Bush entered the room from the right front of the stage, with former first lady Barbara…
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December 9, 2008
Transitions & turning points
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Public policy is about taking risks. It is also about taking a stand. Some remarkable people stood out for…
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