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Pair also unfurled a large black banner displaying a message of peace on top of New York City landmark
Two people were arrested following an apparent marriage proposal atop the Empire State Building’s spire on Wednesday, after they climbed to the very pinnacle of the New York City landmark – well above the level open to the public.
The two people were identified as Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, two Russian “rooftoppers” who have conducted similar stunts in other cities including Tianjin, China, and Los Angeles. They were both wearing black clothing and appeared to be masked as they unfurled a large, black banner at the top of the skyscraper with the words: “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.”
Continue reading...Couple arrested after daring Empire State marriage proposal stunt
Russian daredevils Vanya Beerkus and Angela Nikolau are seen as ambassadors for 'rooftopping', a climbing sport.
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Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say
The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.
Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say
The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.
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US signs $1 lease with Israel to build permanent embassy in West Jerusalem
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US Supreme Court hands wealthy donors more sway with latest decision
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Russian couple arrested after climbing Empire State Building
Two Russian climbers scaled New York’s Empire State Building on Wednesday as part of a death-defying marriage proposal.