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David Lappartient aims for IOC presidency and world harmony
He is one of seven candidates vying to succeed Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee head in a vote in March. Read ...
The coming great global land reshuffle
These two disparate trends show the push and pull of a coming global land reshuffle. As the world’s population grows, the planet warms and resources dwindle, land is poised to change hands and uses at ...
EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
The sanctions target trade, finance, energy, technology, industry, transport and luxury goods and include a ban on seaborne ...
Auschwitz was liberated 80 years ago. The spotlight is on survivors as their numbers dwindle
At Auschwitz, the Germans left behind barracks and watchtowers, the remains of gas chambers and the hair and personal ...
Auschwitz memorial observes 80th anniversary of death camp’s liberation
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops is being marked on Monday at the site of the former ...
Putin Fueling Independence Plans in California, Texas: Republican
A Republican political adviser said Russia was cheering on the secessionist movements in California and Texas.
Auschwitz survivors warn of rising hatred on the 80th anniversary of the death camp’s liberation
In all, 56 survivors gathered under a huge tent on Monday set up over a gate and railway tracks at the site of the former ...