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'Minsk, 2011' finds sexual heat in totalitarian chill
In these free, privileged United States, the phrase "Sex in the City" conjures up a premium-cable experience of hot nights, cool fashion, heavy appetizers and relationship angst so light it might fly away on the West Village breeze. But whither real sex...
Tags: Skype, Arts and Culture, Nelson Algren, Minsk (Belarus), Chicago Shakespeare Theater
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Belarus Free Theatre ... and a show in an apartment
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre announced Sunday night the shows it will present in the first half of 2013, as part of its World Stages series of global work, much presented in partnership with the British booker and producer Richard Jordan Productions. The...Tags: Eduardo de Filippo, World War II (1939-1945), New York City, Arts and Culture, Minsk (Belarus)
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Syrian foreign minister accuses West of fomenting terror
World NowSyria's foreign minister blasted U.S. and other Western and Arab nations at the U.N. General Assembly on Monday, accusing them of supporting terrorism in their supply of weapons and guidance to rebels fighting for the ouster of Syrian President Bashar... -
Belarus leader denied entry to Britain for Olympics or otherwise
World NowBelarus President Alexander Lukashenko, viewed by many as Europe's last dictator, will not attend the London games after being denied a British visa, officials said Wednesday.... -
As Syria diplomacy falters, U.S., Russia trade verbal blows
World NowThe Syria crisis has at times taken on the trappings of a Cold War conflict, featuring a steady flow of nasty invective between Washington and Moscow -- a pair of global heavyweights unable to agree on a way to stop the carnage. On Wednesday, as battles... -
Belarus fires generals after teddy bears drop from the sky
World NowTwo generals were sacked and two people were arrested after an air bombardment that has left the president of Belarus fuming over how its borders could be so easily overrun -- by teddy bears. Hundreds of the toys descended on Belarus last month, dropped... -
Belarus pushes Sweden to close its embassy in Minsk
World NowBelarus is pushing Sweden to shutter its embassy in Minsk by the end of the month, the latest in a string of diplomatic salvos between the two countries.... -
Russians, others sentenced to prison in post-Kadafi Libya
World NowTwo dozen men from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia were sentenced Monday to long prison terms in Libya for their work in support of the late Moammar Kadafi's regime, Russian media reported.... -
Bahrain, Belarus newly dubbed as 'Internet enemies'
World NowAfter a tumultuous year of protests and crackdowns, the island nation of Bahrain has been newly labeled as an “enemy of the Internet” by a nonprofit that advocates for press freedom, Reporters Without Borders. Also on the list are Belarus,... -
Are the media free? What people said around the world
World NowWhere do people believe that their media are free? A Gallup Poll in 133 countries asked whether residents believed journalists in their countries were free to report the news. Worldwide, nearly two of three people said yes. But the numbers differ... -
Ruslan Salei -- a.k.a. 'Rusty' -- was more than a hockey player
The Fabulous ForumBeing cut up by Ruslan Salei was a rite of passage for a beat writer, or anyone else who wandered through the Anaheim Ducks' dressing room. There would be the nod, the verbal jab and the closing smirk ... quick and surgically neat.... -
A Chicago farewell to theater artists of Belarus
The Theater LoopThe Belarus Free Theatre performs "Being Harold Pinter" at the Goodman Theater on Jan. 27. (Chris Salata for the Tribune) The Belarus Free Theatre exits Chicago after one final performance of "Being Harold Pinter" Monday night at Chicago Shakespeare...
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