Pisa Leaning Tower Closed for Multiyear Repairs
The 800 year old Leaning Tower of Pisa is shut for repairs that may last years. Officials warn the stoppage will hurt tourism, as the tower once drew hundreds of thousands annually and paid climbers to ascend its 293 steps.
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Youth 17 charged in Delta bomb scare in Ireland
Colin Goodwin, 17, of Dunsnaugmin County Meath, charged with making a bomb threat disrupting Delta Air Lines travel. Released on 1400 bail, ordered to surrender passport, to appear again in court February 2 as reported by Associated Press.
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Romania Sees Peaceful Protests After Revolution
Thousands of Romanians gathered in Bucharest for peaceful marches and indoor rallies to celebrate newly won rights to demonstrate. Student leaders urged democratic development while fearing a political vacuum as the National Salvation Front contemplates elections and media control remains a concern with limited access reported.
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Bulgarians Demand Resignation Over Turkish Names Policy
Protests in Sofia drew about 5000 Slavic demonstrators who jeered Prime Minister Georgi Atanasov as they opposed the government backtracking on human rights for Turks. Speakers condemned the policy reversal allowing Turkish names and language, tying it to Todor Zhivkov era actions.
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Japan forgets Hirohito a year after his death
A year after Emperor Hirohito died Japan completes the burial rites while debates over his legacy fade. Akihito offers a more relaxed monarchy as public ceremonies blend into a nation cautious about nationalism and the emperor's role in Shinto rites.
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