Stalins grandson loses libel suit Oct 14, 2009
Dzhugashvili also questioned the existence of the 1939 Nazi-Soviet pact that preceded World War II.. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- International)
Court rules against Stalin grandson in libel suit Oct 14, 2009
Dzhugashvili also questioned the existence of the 1939 Nazi-Soviet pact that preceded World War II.. During the proceedings Tuesday, Zhur said Stalin's reputation has been wrongly besmirched. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
History Made to Order Sep 11, 2009
But the Russian leader had to go and compare the Nazi-Soviet Pact with the Western powers' earlier appeasement of Hitler at Munich: "Without a doubt there are full grounds to condemn the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact of August 1939, but after all, a year earlier, France and England signed a well-known agreement with Hitler in Munich...." ... For, just as promised under the secret clauses of the Nazi-Soviet Pact a month before, the Russians grabbed half of Poland as it fell to the Nazi onslaught ...... (Townhall.com)
Europe Marks Anniversary of Launch of World War II Sep 2, 2009
Many historians see the signing of the Nazi-Soviet pact a week before the hostilities began as a critical development in Berlin's march to war. The pact, formally a treaty of nonaggression, was signed Aug. 23, 1939, in Moscow by Vyacheslav Molotov and Joachim von Ribbentrop, the foreign ministers of the two countries. (Fox News)
Press welcome Putin gesture Sep 2, 2009
In 1989 Soviet lawmakers condemned the Nazi-Soviet pact. European integration redefines the basic guidelines of Poland's foreign policy and affects its choice of allies and partners [and this, in part, makes it] possible for the commemorations in Gdansk to be attended by the heads of countries which back in 1939 were Poland's sworn enemies. (BBC News -- Europe)
WWII ceremonies begin in Poland Sep 1, 2009
Two weeks after the German invasion, the Red Army invaded and annexed eastern Poland under terms agreed in the secret protocol of a Nazi-Soviet pact. Mr Putin may make a gesture to ease the tensions over Katyn. (BBC News -- Europe)
* Putin seeks to ease confrontation with Poland over war Sep 1, 2009
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sought to calm Russian disputes with Poland over World War II yesterday, condemning the Nazi-Soviet pact and expressing sorrow over a Soviet massacre of Poles. Putin described the 1939 Nazi-Soviet pact as immoral. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Putin condemns Nazi-Soviet pact Sep 1, 2009
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has condemned the Nazi-Soviet pact signed a week before Germany's 1939 invasion of Poland as "immoral". In a piece for the Polish paper Gazeta Wyborcza, he also expressed sorrow over the massacre of Polish army officers by Soviet forces at Katyn in 1940. (BBC News -- Europe)
Putin reaches out to Poland Aug 31, 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has sought to calm Russian disputes with Poland over World War II, condemning the Nazi-Soviet pact and expressing sorrow over a Soviet massacre of Poles. Putin described the 1939 Nazi-Soviet pact as "immoral" and acknowledged that the massacre of thousands of Polish officers by the Red Army at Katyn forest had been the subject of heavy emotion in Poland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Stalin's plan Aug 27, 2009
Modern views on the Nazi-Soviet pact. In the latest of a series of articles marking the outbreak of World War II 70 years ago, BBC Russian affairs analyst Steven Eke analyses how opinions on the Nazi-Soviet pact have changed over the years ... The Nazi-Soviet pact remains a highly emotive issue. (BBC News -- Europe)
British actors dominate TV Globes Aug 23, 2009
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US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Aug 23, 2009
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Ministers defend Megrahi release Aug 23, 2009
Page last updated at 07:27 GMT, Sunday, 23 August 2009 08:27 UK. Megrahi is the only person convicted over the Lockerbie bombing. (BBC News -- UK)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Aug 23, 2009
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FBI boss attacks Megrahi release Aug 23, 2009
Page last updated at 21:26 GMT, Saturday, 22 August 2009 22:26 UK. Mr Mueller has long been involved with the Lockerbie case himself. (BBC News -- Europe)
Premier League footballer stabbed Aug 23, 2009
Page last updated at 16:11 GMT, Saturday, 22 August 2009 17:11 UK. Calum Davenport joined West Ham from Tottenham. (BBC News)
Armed men mount illegal roadblock Aug 23, 2009
Page last updated at 17:02 GMT, Saturday, 22 August 2009 18:02 UK. An illegal road block set up by armed and masked men in south Armagh has been described as "sinister and unwelcome" by SDLP MLA Dominic Bradley. (BBC News -- UK)
Tourists warned over fake goods Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 06:50 GMT, Saturday, 22 August 2009 07:50 UK. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- UK)
Obama praises Afghans for voting Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 20:41 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 21:41 UK. Election officials have said ballot counting is over. (BBC News -- South Asia)
India seeks innovative solution to coconut picker shortage Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 10:49 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 11:49 UK. India seeks genius coconut picker. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Pirates turn profit Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 12:09 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 13:09 UK. Pirates look forward to business. (BBC News -- Technology)
Flu drugs 'not needed' in healthy Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 13:52 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 14:52 UK. Tamiflu is the main antiviral being used in the UK. (BBC News -- Europe)
The road to war Aug 22, 2009
The 1939 Nazi-Soviet Pact is controversial even today, with historians divided over its importance. In the first of a series of articles marking the outbreak of World War II 70 years ago, the BBC Russian Service's Artyom Krechetnikov and Steven Eke analyse the significance of a treaty that helped set the scene for war. (BBC News -- Europe)
British actors dominate TV Globes Aug 22, 2009
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Markets rise on US recovery hopes Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 21:20 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 22:20 UK. Ben Bernanke said the recovery is likely to be relatively slow at first. (BBC News -- Business)
Free markets? Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 23:04 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 00:04 UK. Qe trade zones in Africa. (BBC News -- Business)
Birth certificate backs SA gender Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 17:33 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 18:33 UK. Caster Semenya's birth certificate clearly states she is female. (BBC News -- Africa)
3D Queen footage to be screened Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 11:53 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 12:53 UK. The programme will feature footage of the Queen at the Epsom Derby. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Limited release for Jackson film Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 09:37 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 10:37 UK. The footage was shot during rehearsals in April and June. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Aug 22, 2009
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US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Teen sex assault witness appeal Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 08:06 GMT, Saturday, 22 August 2009 09:06 UK. South Wales Police investigating the sexual assault of a teenage girl near a rugby club's playing fields have appealed for witnesses to come forward. (BBC News -- UK)
Eight injured in knifeman attack Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 16:01 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 17:01 UK. Police say the man was detained by members of the public at the scene. (BBC News -- UK)
Ancient dial solves time riddle Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 23:56 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 00:56 UK. The dials were carved into the walls of some churches and monastic buildings. (BBC News -- UK)
Fresh postal strikes due to start Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 16:43 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 17:43 UK. Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has said the CWU should "wake up". (BBC News -- UK)
Sporting village off and running Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 23:50 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 00:50 UK. The complex is based on the site of the former Chris Anderson Stadium. (BBC News -- UK)
Two charged over BNP members leak Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 14:40 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 15:40 UK. BNP leader Nick Griffin called the leak "an act of treachery". (BBC News -- UK)
Wales welcomes homecoming troops Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 08:00 GMT, Saturday, 22 August 2009 09:00 UK. L/Cpl Christopher Harkett died after an explosion in Musa Qala. (BBC News -- UK)
Royal visit to Libya reconsidered Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 13:16 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 14:16 UK. A crowd gathered to welcome Megrahi home to Libya. (BBC News -- UK)
Airport staff in strike warning Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 18:33 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 19:33 UK. The row is over a two-year pay deal. (BBC News -- UK)
Uphill struggle Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 23:09 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 00:09 UK. They stoned my house every night. (BBC News -- UK)
'A convenient scapegoat?' Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 13:11 GMT, Thursday, 20 August 2009 14:11 UK. Megrahi: 'A convenient scapegoat. (BBC News -- UK)
Youth worker guilty of sex abuse Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 18:27 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 19:27 UK. Youth worker sexually abused boys. (BBC News -- UK)
What does music on your iPod say about you? Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 03:26 GMT, Saturday, 22 August 2009 04:26 UK. iPod music list defines character. (BBC News -- UK)
Riding the Greyhound Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 10:34 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 11:34 UK. By Laura Schocker BBC News Online. (BBC News -- UK)
Baghdad market struck by bombing Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 10:56 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 11:56 UK. A bomb attached to a lorry has exploded at the entrance to a vegetable market in Baghdad, killing two, police say. (BBC News)
Why the wrinkle-faced bat has such a powerful bite Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 09:03 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 10:03 UK. Bizarre-looking bat's strong bite. (BBC News -- Science)
Wrong signals Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 05:58 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 06:58 UK. Females 'distrust flashy males. (BBC News -- Science)
› Russia backed by Israel Aug 19, 2009
A particularly sensitive date looms on 23 August with the 70th anniversary of the Nazi-Soviet pact that pledged non-aggression and planned to effectively carve up Eastern Europe. No-one however disputes the Soviet Union's suffering in the war according to the Russian authorities 8. (iAfrica.com)
Poland's legacy of Nazi thefts Aug 19, 2009
He was still there when the Nazi-Soviet pact divided Poland into two occupied zones. Eugeniusz and his wife found themselves trapped in their village. (BBC News -- Europe)
Obama’s Hollywood: Backing Evil From Moscow to Tehran Mar 12, 2009
The film also rationalized the Nazi-Soviet Pact and the Soviet attack on Finland. Stalin loved the film, and actually released it for general Soviet consumption. (Human Events Online)
"Not One of Us" Feb 26, 2009
After years of denouncing each other, they signed the Nazi-Soviet pact under which they became allies for a couple of years before going to war against one another. Pragmatism tells you nothing about extremism. (Townhall.com)
