Dalai Lama Visits Russia After Ten-Year Entry Gap
The Dalai Lama departs Khurul Monastery as cold rain falls while thousands of Buddhist pilgrims head to a southern Kalmykia temple to join prayers on his first Russia visit in a decade, marking his warm return after years of denial of entry.
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Glover urges U S to sign land mine treaty at UN
Danny Glover criticized the United States for not signing the Ottawa Treaty to ban land mines. He spoke after a three day trip with the U N children agency to mined areas near the Ethiopia Eritrea border, calling the delay embarrassing and arrogant.
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Shriver pushes for presidential amendment for Schwarzenegger
Maria Shriver urges a constitutional amendment to allow naturalized citizen Arnold Schwarzenegger to seek the presidency. She doubts passage, saying the process would take years and require two thirds support in Congress and ratification by 38 states. She notes America as a nation of immigrants.
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Salma Hayek Named Avon Campaign Face
Salma Hayek, the Mexican born Oscar nominated actress, fronts Avon's new campaign to boost color and fragrance lines. Avon signed her last February to overhaul its image with a relaxed casual campaign using her natural beauty.
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Blues Brothers open House of Blues in Cleveland
Jim Belushi and Dan Aykroyd arrive on Harley bikes to open the House of Blues in a renovated Cleveland storefront. The gala drew over 2,000 guests for a 1,200 seat hall, 300 seat restaurant, and six bars as Mayor Jane Campbell escorted the stars into the complex.
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Birthdays for Paul Picerni and More Notables Today
Today celebrates Paul Picerni of The Untouchables turning 82 alongside actor Robert Symonds and Woody Allen peer Shane Symonds. Singer Lou Rawls and Dianne Lennon of the Lennon Sisters reach milestone ages, with Richard Pryor and Eric Bloom turning 60. Also marking birthdays are John Densmore Bette Midler Gilbert O'Sullivan Treat Williams Kim Richey Carol Alt Brad Delson Ashley Monique Clark.
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Do They Know Its Christmas Returns to Stores Worldwide
A new 1984 charity single reemerges in British shops led by Coldplay's Chris Martin Paul McCartney and U2's Bono to aid Sudan victims. HMV opened 200 stores before 8 am with strong sales while online distributors charge $2.82 and iTunes declines the $1.50 base price.
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