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South African musical legend Miriam Makeba dies
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who wooed the world with her sultry voice but was banned from her own country for more than 30 years under apartheid, died after collapsing on stage in Italy. She was 76.
Nations:South Africa Italy Ivory Coast Zimbabwe People:Nelson Mandela Harry Belafonte Source:(AP)
2008-11-10
HBO buys Obama documentary for spring
NEW YORK - HBO has bought the U.S. rights to a behind-the-scenes documentary on Barack Obama's presidential campaign from actor Edward Norton's production company.
People:Edward Norton Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2008-11-07
Obama promises rescue plan for middle class in ad
WASHINGTON - In a campaign ad aired at a cost of millions, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama promised a rescue plan for the middle class in tough times Wednesday night as he reached for victory in his 21-month quest for the presidency. "I will not be a perfect president," Obama said in the commercial. "But I can promise you this -- I will always tell you what I think and where I stand."
Nations:U.S. Kenya People:Davis Guggenheim Barack Obama John McCain John Kerry Al Gore Activities:US Election 2008
2008-10-29
Al Gore delivers environmental message at Harvard
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Al Gore returned to his alma mater to help Harvard University launch its new greenhouse gas reduction effort.
People:Al Gore Source:(AP)
2008-10-23
Deadly China earthquake in focus at SKorea film fest
BUSAN, South Korea (AFP) - Chinese film-maker Pan Jianlin struggles to find the right words to describe what he saw at the Muyu Middle School, six days after the earthquake that devastated Sichuan province.
Nations:South Korea Activities:2008 Pusan International Film Festival 2008 China Earthquake Source:(AFP)
2008-10-06
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