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From 'To Kill a Mockingbird' premiere to Charlie Chaplin's demise, historic events that occurred on 25 December
2 years ago

From 'To Kill a Mockingbird' premiere to Charlie Chaplin's demise, historic events that occurred on 25 December

Firstpost  

On 25 December 1991, Mikhail Gorbachev formally announced his resignation as president of the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union collapsed on that same day Apart from the Christmas celebration, 25 December has witnessed a number of other historic happenings over the years. Charlie Chaplin died On 25 December 1977, English comic actor cum filmmaker Charlie Chaplin breathed his last in …

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Gorbachev remembered fondly in Germany for enabling unity
2 years, 3 months ago

Gorbachev remembered fondly in Germany for enabling unity

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Mikhail Gorbachev was enduringly popular in Germany for enabling the country’s reunification after four decades of post-World War II division — and setting the scene for the peaceful collapse of communism that made it possible. “And that it then happened — in peace and freedom, without a drop of blood, couldn’t have been imagined without Gorbachev.” Former Chancellor …

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Gorbachev mourned as rare world leader but some still bitter
2 years, 3 months ago

Gorbachev mourned as rare world leader but some still bitter

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union and for many the man who restored democracy to then-communist-ruled European nations, was saluted Wednesday as a rare leader who changed the world and for a time brought hope for peace among the superpowers. Putin acknowledged that Gorbachev had “a deep impact on the course of world history.” “He …

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Tributes paid to ‘courage and integrity’ of Mikhail Gorbachev
2 years, 3 months ago

Tributes paid to ‘courage and integrity’ of Mikhail Gorbachev

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid tribute to the “courage …

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Mikhail Gorbachev, who helped end the Cold War and changed the world forever, dies aged 91
2 years, 3 months ago

Mikhail Gorbachev, who helped end the Cold War and changed the world forever, dies aged 91

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A catastrophe or World War Three.” Gorbachev, the eighth …

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Gorbachev mourned as a rare world leader, but some remain bitter over his legacy
2 years, 3 months ago

Gorbachev mourned as a rare world leader, but some remain bitter over his legacy

LA Times  

The passing of Mikhail S. Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union and for many the man who restored democracy to Communist-ruled European nations, was mourned Wednesday as a rare leader who changed the world and, for a time, gave hope for peace among the superpowers. Outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also referred to the current conflict, saying …

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Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet president, dies aged 91
2 years, 3 months ago

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet president, dies aged 91

The Hindu  

Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War without bloodshed but failed to prevent the collapse of the Soviet Union, died on Tuesday at the age of 91, Russian news agencies cited hospital officials as saying. Gorbachev, the last Soviet president, forged arms reduction deals with the United States and partnerships with Western powers to remove the Iron Curtain that had …

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