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16 July 2011

RUSSIA / GERMANY : Nein! Germany Withdraws Quadriga Prize For Putin.

                                                      NYTIMES
   After much criticism for selecting Russia's PM Vladimir Putin, Germany's prestigious Quadriga prize...instead will not be awarded this year.
   The annual prize is given to "role models who are committed to enlightenment, commitment and welfare".
   Former Czech President Vaclav Havel threatened to return his award to protest the Putin announcement.
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