The protester either was knocked off balance or fell to the ground on his own.

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George Lucas may be used to fans falling at his feet but as she tumbled to the ground our nameless colleague quickly regained both balance and composure and raced off before he was able to pass judgment on her unintentional audition for CNN's stunt-woman of the year.

CNN: Behind the red carpet at Cannes

Girls with cheeks smeared with thanaka (sun block made from ground tree bark) balance two to a bicycle.

BBC: A new dawn in Burma

What is clear though is that the scale of the Russian effort so far is insufficient to change the balance of forces on the ground.

BBC: Diplomatic correspondent

However, in order for this process to be successful, it has to take into consideration the actual realities on the ground, not the immediate balance of power in Iraq.

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There were 40 boundaries and seven sixes, including some no-nonsense smacks straight down the ground and over midwicket - though he never really forced the ball, using exquisite timing and balance to keep the fielders scurrying about in vain.

BBC: Virender Sehwag blitzes Sri Lanka as India pile on runs

Centre-back Koscielny was left off balance on the edge of the area and tried to pull his foot out of the challenge but the winger hit the ground after minimal contact and the referee was quick to point to the spot.

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