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Art under the big top: The roving Pompidou Cirque du Soleil performer dies after falling off a trampolineMONTREAL — A Cirque du Soleil performer has died after falling off a trampoline during a training session in Montreal. Canadian billionaire Guy Laliberte calls his 10-day mission to space a successSTAR CITY, Russia — Guy Laliberte, a billionaire who once worked as a stilt-walker and fire-eater, said Tuesday that he accomplished his mission by using a 10-day trip to the International Space Station to promote a humanitarian cause. Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte calls his 10-day mission to space a successSTAR CITY, Russia — Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte said Tuesday his mission was accomplished after a 10-day trip to the International Space Station where he hosted a global Web broadcast that featured rock stars and politicians. Russian spacecraft with circus tycoon, Russian and US astronauts lands safely in KazakhstanMOSCOW — The Russian Soyuz capsule carrying Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte and two other space travelers landed safely in Kazakhstan on Sunday, ending the entertainment tycoon’s mirthful space odyssey. Space hijinks: Canadian circus billionaire clowns around aboard orbiting space stationKOROLYOV, Russia — A Canadian circus billionaire boarded the International Space Station on Friday after a smooth ride up from Earth, and promptly played the entertainer by donning a red clown nose for a camera. Canadian circus billionaire, astronaut, cosmonaut board International Space StationKOROLYOV, Russia — A Canadian circus billionaire boarded the International Space Station on Friday and promptly played the entertainer, donning a clown nose after a smooth trip up from Earth. Soyuz craft carrying Canadian circus billionaire docks with International Space StationKOROLYOV, Russia — A Russian spacecraft docked Friday at the International Space Station to deliver Canadian circus billionaire Guy Laliberte — dubbed the first clown in space — along with an American astronaut and Russian cosmonaut. Erin go llama: Escaped circus animals bring Dublin’s major highway to a three-ring standstillDUBLIN — Dublin’s traffic is often snarled, but this could be the first time llamas are to blame. Cirque de Soleil billionaire celebrates 25th anniversary of his company with space tripMONTREAL — From street performer to circus tycoon and now space tourist, Guy Laliberte has led a life of intrigue. As the billionaire founder of the Cirque du Soleil, Laliberte has made high risk business choices and enjoyed indulgent parties. Canadian circus billionaire Guy Laliberte, crew mates blast off for space stationBAIKONUR, Kazakhstan — Canadian circus tycoon Guy Laliberte turned space into his big top Wednesday, boarding a Russian rocket and lifting off on a mission that mixes a serious message on water shortages with some clowning around in the cosmos. China clears downtown Beijing for massive parade to mark 60 years of communist ruleBEIJING — Downtown Beijing was virtually closed Wednesday, with police blocking off Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and other popular tourist landmarks in preparation for an extravaganza to mark 60 years of communist rule. Billionaire clown Guy Laliberte, crew mates head for space station aboard Russian Soyuz craftBAIKONUR, Kazakhstan — A Canadian circus tycoon, an American astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut blasted off in a spacecraft from the Kazakh steppe Wednesday on a journey to the International Space Station. Even in quarantine, the space clown’s enthusiasm is infectiousBAIKONUR, Kazakhstan — Even in a sterile quarantine bay, the world’s first space clown couldn’t resist the urge to perform. Circus tycoon: I’ll tickle astronauts on International Space Station in their sleepBAIKONUR, Kazakhstan — The man who hopes to be the first clown in space, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte, said Tuesday he would tickle fellow astronauts as they sleep aboard the International Space Station. Billionaire clown Guy Laliberte boards Russian Soyuz capsule for flight to space stationBAIKONUR, Kazakhstan — The man who plans to become the first circus clown in space, and who may be among the last of the space tourists, was greeted by a raucous crowds of friends and family Wednesday as he prepared to blast off for the International Space Station. Cirque du Soleil founder says he’s got tickles and other surprises for space station crewSTAR CITY, Russia — The man who plans on being “the first clown in space” said Thursday he’s got some surprises planned for the crew of the international space station. Cirque du Soleil founder uses $35M trip to issue water ecology statement from space stationSTAR CITY, Russia — The next paying traveler to the international space station wants to use his $35 million trip to highlight concerns about the world’s water supply. Cirque du Soleil founder hopes the world will hear him read from spaceSTAR CITY, Russia — The founder of Cirque du Soleil said Thursday he’ll be taking some reading material to the International Space Station this month. Not that he’s worried about being bored, but he wants to read it to the denizens of Earth. In space, Canadian Laliberte hopes the world will hear him readSTAR CITY, Russia — The founder of Cirque du Soleil said Thursday he’ll be taking some reading material to the International Space Station this month. Not that he’s worried about being bored, but he wants to read it to the denizens of Earth. China showcases commercial jet as its aviation industry sets sights on international marketHONG KONG — China showcased its newest and biggest commercial plane Tuesday — a jetliner with as many as 200 seats that could boost the country’s fledgling aviation industry to compete with Western rivals like Boeing Co. and Airbus. Union says NYC firefighters had to shut firehouse to bathe a circus elephant on city ordersNEW YORK — A fire union says a Brooklyn engine company had to close its firehouse for 30 minutes to go bathe a circus elephant, on city orders. The Uniformed Firefighters Association said Engine 245 did not want to partake in the photo opportunity with Suzie, a circus elephant for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. Canadian billionaire dubbed ‘first clown in space’ wants frivolity, philanthropy in cosmosMOSCOW — The Canadian billionaire who founded Cirque du Soleil wants to turn cosmonauts into clowns when he blasts into space this month. Bader leads the Safeway Classic after a first-round 64, holds 1-shot lead
NASA embraces pop culture on upcoming space shuttle flight: Comedian Colbert, Buzz LightyearCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — When Discovery flies to the international space station this week, it will deliver a new treadmill named for a TV comedian and pick up a Buzz Lightyear toy. Air passengers free to walk about cabin _ or dance in aisles _ with free in-flight concertMEXICO CITY — When the “fasten your seatbelt” sign went off, the show was on — a free in-flight concert from Mexico to Los Angeles for 153 fans of the popular Mexican music band Los Tigres del Norte. Hugh Jackman may join the circus with P.T. Barnum musical ‘Greatest Showman’
Citing cruelty, Bolivia bans use of all animals in circusesLA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia has enacted what animal rights defenders are calling the world’s first law that prohibits the use of animals in circuses. Airplane designed to launch spaceships lands at Wisconsin air showOSHKOSH, Wis. — An aircraft billed as part of the future of commercial space travel has landed in Wisconsin. Public to get first up-close look at Virgin Galactic’s spaceship launcher at Wis. air showOSHKOSH, Wis. — Aviation lovers can get their first look at an airplane designed to launch spaceships at an experimental aircraft show in Wisconsin. Cirque du Soleil founder steals space show, promises no fire-eating during his fall flightCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A former stiltwalker and fire-eater stole NASA’s show Thursday, saying he’ll be “like a kid in a candy store” experimenting with zero-gravity tricks on his upcoming tourist trip to the international space station. |
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