Word: raoule
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Olga Talyn's version of Madame Giry is another marvel to behold. Her simple presence as well as her voice breathes ominous foreboding, yet perfect control. Lawrence Anderson also gives a wonderful performance as Raoul--strong, yet not too over-powering...
...bitter one, especially when you've signed a prenup agreeing to get zip. Frustrated by the slow pace of his divorce from LIZ TAYLOR, Fortensky has filed for more spousal support and access to Taylor's records. "We're surprised and disappointed," says Neil Papiano, Taylor's lawyer. Counters Raoul Felder, for Fortensky: "We've gotten lots of charm, but it's going nowhere...
Haitian dictator Raoul Cedras came far short of killing one, much less four, unarmed U.S. citizens, but the Clinton administration nonetheless saw fit to replace his regime by an American-backed government. The dictatorship of Fidel Castro has lasted more than 37 years and has repeatedly resorted to violence and oppression in terms similar to, and even harsher than, the deposed Haitian dictator's. Last week's actions are only Castro's most recent transgressions in a long line of human rights abuses that have resulted in over 300,000 deaths...
...sure, there has been a handful of apparently politically motivated assassinations--the most recent on Oct. 3, when General Max Mayard, who served in the government of coupmaker General Raoul Cedras, was killed by a group of men who opened fire at him from a pickup truck. And the country is still beset by a host of economic, political and security problems. But overall, Haiti is enjoying a rare bout of freedom, political stability and economic rebuilding. Much of the credit goes, surprisingly, to the once and present chief executive, who since his triumphant restoration last Oct. 15 has managed...
Last year, Higginbotham served as an international mediator during the elections in South Africa and received the Spirit of Raoul Wallenberg Humanitarian Award...