Person: President Abraham Lincoln

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Bridge of Spies to tell story of Cold War’s Rudolf Ivanovich Abel dealer Jim Donovan

The Cold War thriller film Bridge of Spies already a favourite to win an Oscar, tells the real life story of how Jim Donovan negotiated with the KGB to secure the release of Francis Gary Powers, the captured pilot of an American U-2 spy plane shot down on a mission over Russia.

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QUIRKY WORLD ... Chinese whispers turn turkey pardoned in US into Japanese PM

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Thanksgiving: what's it all about?

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Fallen tree reveals historic bones amid storm devastation

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The world falls silent for tribute 10 years on

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Stage set for Obama to make history

Obama’s immediate priority is to prepare girls for school

WEIGHTY issues like the presidential inauguration and the economic stimulus package are pending, but the first order of business for president-elect Barack Obama’s family is to get settled in Washington quickly to prepare for the start of school for his two daughters.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2009

Obama aide and Gaybo both targets as myopic outlooks triumph

Dr McCarthy queried the appointment of Gay Byrne to the RSA because Byrne is in his 70s.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2008

George Michael takes Lennon piano on tour

Singer George Michael has taken John Lennon’s ’Imagine’ piano to New Orleans for the latest stop in a photographic tour of the US.

Thu, 31 May, 2007

Neeson to play Abraham Lincoln

Irish star Liam Neeson has been signed by Steven Spielberg to play iconic Stateside President Abraham Lincoln.

Wed, 13 Dec, 2006

Zorro rewrites history, says buff

Movie sequel The Legend of Zorro has been blasted by film historians in California for rewriting history.

Wed, 30 Nov, 2005

Castle promises life of a lord for €7m

FANCY living like a lord on the banks of the River Blackwater? — then here’s your chance. Mallow Castle comes on the market this week with a €7 million-plus price tag.

Wed, 09 Feb, 2005

Neeson set for Abraham Lincoln role

Ballymena-born Liam Neeson is to continue his career as a leading star of major screen bios.

Wed, 19 Jan, 2005

Neeson in talks to play Abraham Lincoln

Northern Ireland native Liam Neeson is set to take star in another biopic - as celebrated American President Abraham Lincoln.

Sun, 16 Jan, 2005

US on code orange alert for tragic anniversary

America was on a major terror alert tonight as it prepared to commemorate the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Tue, 10 Sep, 2002

Giuliani to play part in September 11 anniversary ceremony

Rudolph Giuliani is to take part in a solemn ceremony to mark the anniversary of the World Trade Centre attack.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2002