Rome mayor says Riccardo Muti agrees to lead city's opera houseAugust 19th, 2009 Rome says Muti to lead its opera houseROME — Riccardo Muti has agreed to lead Rome's opera house as the Italian capital tries to raise its music profile in a country where Milan's La Scala dominates the field, the city's mayor said. "Maestro Muti will be the director" of Rome's Opera theater, Mayor Gianni Alemanno said in an interview on state TV Wednesday.
July 4 arrest of former Washington Mayor Marion Barry revives scrutiny of political roleJuly 15th, 2009 Arrest has former DC Mayor Barry back in spotlightWASHINGTON — For many Washingtonians, it's yet another episode in the long-running drama of former Mayor Marion Barry: there's the attractive ex-girlfriend, accusations that he stalked her and a matter of questionable use of public funds. Though the stalking charge was dropped soon after his July 4 arrest, the current D.C.
Former federal prosecutor will review contract between Marion Barry and ex-girlfriendJuly 11th, 2009 DC Council to probe Marion Barry contractWASHINGTON — The head of the District of Columbia Council says a former federal prosecutor will look into a contract between former mayor Marion Barry and his ex-girlfriend. Council Chairman Vincent Gray said Friday that former federal prosecutor Robert Bennett has been appointed to review whether Barry complied with city laws and Council rules in awarding a contract to Donna Watts-Brighthaupt while the two were in a relationship.
Federal prosecutors drop stalking charges against ex-DC Mayor Marion BarryJuly 9th, 2009 Stalking charges dropped against Marion BarryWASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors have dropped charges against former Washington Mayor Marion Barry, who was accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend. U.S. Park Police arrested the current D.C.
Former DC mayor Marion Barry says he should have never been arrested; stalking charge droppedJuly 9th, 2009 Marion Barry says his arrest "caused great pain"WASHINGTON — Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry says U.S.
City records: Former DC mayor Marion Barry hired woman soon after they began datingJuly 8th, 2009 Marion Barry hired girlfriend while the two datedWASHINGTON — City records show that former D.C. mayor Marion Barry hired his former girlfriend soon after they began dating.
Lawyer for ex-DC Mayor Marion Barry says he's confident stalking charge will be droppedJuly 6th, 2009 Ex-DC mayor's lawyer: New charge will be droppedWASHINGTON — An attorney for former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry said Monday he's confident that a stalking charge filed against the veteran politician by a former girlfriend will be dropped. At a news conference Monday, attorney Frederick Cooke said Barry vehemently denies the allegation by Donna Watts-Brighthaupt.
Former Washington, D.C., Mayor Barry arrested and charged with stalking womanJuly 5th, 2009 Former D.C. Mayor Barry charged with stalkingWASHINGTON — Police say former Washington Mayor Marion Barry has been arrested and charged with stalking a woman. The United States Park Police said Barry, a current D.C.
AP source: Ruth Madoff asked to stay, wanted fur coat before marshals seized penthouseJuly 3rd, 2009 AP source: Ruth Madoff asked to take fur coatNEW YORK — Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's wife asked to stay in her $7 million Manhattan penthouse and wanted to take a fur coat with her before federal marshals seized the property. A federal official informed of Ruth Madoff's departure from her apartment Thursday tells The Associated Press that when marshals said she couldn't take her coat, she left carrying just a straw bag.
Memorabilia dealer trying to stop auction OJ Simpson memorabilia, claims he owns the itemsJune 19th, 2009 Dealer objects to auction of OJ Simpson itemsLOS ANGELES — A memorabilia dealer O.J. Simpson was convicted of robbing at a Las Vegas hotel is trying to stop a public auction of footballs, jerseys and other items seized by authorities after the stickup.
DC Council gives final approval to recognize same-sex marriages from other statesMay 5th, 2009 DC Council votes to recognize gay marriagesWASHINGTON — After an emotional debate, the D.C. Council has given final approval to legislation that recognizes same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions.
Gap recalls children's coats due to chocking hazardApril 30th, 2009 Gap recalls children's coatsWASHINGTON — Gap Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for some babyGap coats due to a choking hazard.
Hugh Jackman says sorry for Twitter errorApril 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hugh Jackman has been forced to apologise after an employee made an embarrassing error on his Twitter page. After the incident, it came to the fore that the Australian actor was using an online marketing team to manage his online blogging.
Developing true passion for opera likened to falling in love at first sightMarch 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - An upsurge of intense attraction and enduring physical effects, similar to what one feels in love at first sight, is how fans begin to develop a true passion for opera, according to a researcher. To shed light on what it takes to develop a true passion for opera, Claudio Benzecry from the University of Connecticut in the USA observed and interviewed middle class opera fans who stand on the upper floors of the Colon Opera House in Buenos Aires.
Manmohan urged to stop auction of Gandhi's artefactsFebruary 24th, 2009 TORONTO - Top Indian Canadian leader and former Canadian health minister Ujjal Dosanjh has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to intervene to stop the auction of Mahatma Gandhi's artefacts in New York next month. Dosanjh, who in 2000 created history by becoming the first non-white premier of any Canadian province, told IANS Monday: 'I am writing a letter to Dr Singh to impress upon him the importance of acquiring these artefacts.'
Gandhi's possessions - sandals, a pair of metal-rimmed glasses, a pocket watch, and a bowl and plate - are set for auction in New York early next month.
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