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'Red Cliff' and Bond: Safety first on set -- or last?
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterPRODUCER Terence Chang said it was the wind that caused the horrific fatal fire on the set of John Woo's latest epic, "Red Cliff." The production, Asia's most expensive movie ever, was re-creating a major battle from 3rd century China on the outskirts...Tags: National Government, Road Accidents, Industrial Accidents, Diplomacy, Fires
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On this day in history
On July 9, 1540, England's King Henry VIII had his six-month marriage to fourth wife Anne of Cleves annulled. In 1755 British Gen. Edward Braddock was mortally wounded as his troops suffered a massive defeat during the French and Indian War; he died four...Tags: Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, National Government, Diplomacy, Harry S Truman
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Abkhazia rejects proposed int'l force
The breakaway Georgian republic of Abkhazia has rejected a U.S. proposal to deploy an international police force there, its leader said Tuesday. The regional government, which is not internationally recognized, instead pledged to keep Russian...Tags: Bombings, Guerrilla Activity, Diplomacy
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NKorea talks resuming, to discuss nuke assets list
Associated Press WriterTalks on dismantling North Korea's nuclear weapons program will resume Thursday after a nine-month lull, with a focus on verifying a list of atomic facilities provided by the communist nation. Chinese officials said Tuesday the meeting in Beijing would...Tags: Defense Equipment, Economic Sanctions, Economic Policy, Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Policy
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Indian art: unique yet mainstream
Special to The TimesIN INDIAN artist Mithu Sen's 2007 picture "Perhaps You," a dark-skinned woman smiles coyly beneath a blond, '60s-style up-do. The hair appears to be a wig -- until you notice the woman's pale neck. Is she wearing brown makeup? Then you realize that the...Tags: Family, Sex, Culver City, Globalization, Culture
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NYC Lawsuit: Lebanese banks aided Hezbollah
lawsuit saying banks violated international law by giving Hezbollah financial service. Moving on general news and financial services. NEW YORK (AP) _ Dozens of Israeli victims of terrorist attacks in Israel have filed a lawsuit blaming some Lebanese...Tags: Trials, Weaponry, United Nations, Diplomacy, Financial and Business Services
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G-8 summit opens with spotlight on aid for Africa
Associated Press WriterAid for Africa -- and whether enough was coming from the world's major economic powers -- was in the spotlight Monday as the Group of Eight nations met with seven African leaders at its annual summit. Activists have accused some G-8 countries,...Tags: Bob Geldof, International Economic Institution, European Elections, Global Change, Ecosystems
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G8 Summit Underway
The Associated PressAid for Africa - and whether enough was coming from the world's major economic powers - was in the spotlight Monday as the Group of Eight nations met with seven African leaders at its annual summit. Activists have accused some G-8 countries, particularly...Tags: Bob Geldof, International Economic Institution, European Elections, Global Change, Ecosystems
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U.S. shifts focus to Iran
Washington BureauWASHINGTON—With a recent breakthrough nuclear agreement with North Korea and possible gains in the war in Iraq, the Bush administration in its remaining months in office is focusing on dealing with Iran, the third member of its "axis of evil."...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Heads of State, Jimmy Carter, National Government, Government
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Polish honeymoon ends
Associated PressNot so long ago, the United States enjoyed something akin to a mythical status in Poland. Ronald Reagan was a hero, the dollar was king and Washington was a trusted guardian against Russia. But that starry-eyed idealism has eroded, and nowhere is that...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Contracts, International Military Interventions, Weaponry, Ronald Reagan
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