Nicolae Ceausescu

Disgraced Bank's Ex-CEO Stripped Of Knighthood

Reuters | Posted 04.01.2012

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LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Britain took the rare step of stripping former Royal Bank of Scotland chief Fred Goodwin of his knighthoo...

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Romania's "Red Circuit": Equal Distributions Of Fun!

Posted 10.19.2011

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Romania's Tourism Ministry is publicizing the country’s new “Red Circuit,” a tourist trail featuring the spots party leader and avid bear hunter...

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Three Unforgettable Characters

George Heymont | Posted 05.25.2011

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George Heymont

Some movies become audience favorites because their protagonist is such a unique character (or an actor creating a character with such consummate craf...

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Romania Witches Use Spells To Protest New Taxes

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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MOGOSOIA, Romania (AP) -- Solace for world leaders trying to enforce painful austerity measures: At least you're not running Romania. (Scroll down for...

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Romanian Dictator Ceausescu And Wife Exhumed To Solve Burial Mystery

AP | ALISON MUTLER | Posted 05.25.2011

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BUCHAREST, Romania — The mystery of where former Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife Elena were buried moved closer to resolution W...

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The Power of One - How a Revolution Is Made

Fernando Espuelas | Posted 05.25.2011

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Fernando Espuelas

Nicolae Ceausescu today is the iconic example of the arrogance of power brought to an end by the will of the people.

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Trial and Execution: The Dramatic Deaths of Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu

Alan Elsner | Posted 05.25.2011

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Alan Elsner

Twenty years ago on Christmas Day, the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife Elena were executed after a summary trial. And thanks to the marvels of modern technology, anyone can view the proceedings.

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Thoughts About Romania and the Inauguration

Bob Merlis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bob Merlis

Like Nicolae Ceausescu, Bush ignored the rule of law and turned his country into a fiefdom for cronies and sycophants.

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