Lawmakers Approve Soviet Anthem as Russia’s Hymn
The State Duma approved by 381 to 51 the restoration of Alexander Alexandrov’s music for Russia’s national hymn with the original text dropped. The same vote endorses the red banner as the military flag and keeps the czarist double eagle as state emblem, amid mixed reactions from liberals and cultural figures.
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Panel urges Putin to free U S prisoner Pope
Russia's pardons commission urged President Putin to release Edmon Pope ailing U S businessman after a 20 year sentence for allegedly obtaining classified torpedo plans. The panel called the punishment cruel and said Pope is seriously ill and should be allowed to go home. President Clinton pressed Putin for Pope's release after the Moscow court conviction.
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Notable historical events by year from 1854 to 1995
A compact list noting key moments: 1854 Tennyson published The Charge of the Light Brigade. 1907 Christmas seals launched in Wilmington to fund tuberculosis work. 1941 China declares war on Axis powers. 1942 Khachaturian ballet Gayane shown by the Kirov. 1958 John Birch Society founded in Indianapolis. 1965 Podgromy replaced Mikoyan as Soviet Presidium head. 1979 Archbishop Sheen dies in New York. 1990 Iraq hostages begin release. Walesa wins Polish presidential runoff. 1992 Charles and Diana announce separation. 1995 Mfume named head of the NAACP.
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