Two sentences inscribed above the refurbished entrance hall of Moscow’s Kurskaya metro station are causing great agitation for survivors of Russian labor camps.Yuri Fidelgoldsh, who had five ribs removed after imprisonment six decades ago, is one of the offended survivors. “Stalin reared us on loyalty to the people,” says the inscription above the pristine marble floors of the metro station.
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UK newspaper reveals mole who leaked lawmakers’ expenses
The person who leaked British lawmakers’ controversial expense claims earlier this year, triggering a national scandal, was motivated by outrage at apparent equipment shortages for British troops, a newspaper said Friday.
Source: Alleged U.S. drone kills three
An apparent drone attack killed three people in northern Pakistan’s tribal region, a Pakistani intelligence source said. Santa Barbara, California, authorities had been looking for the couple after the sheriff’s department received a complaint from a local hotel
D.C. train crash probe prompts nationwide rail alert
Federal safety investigators said Tuesday they fear flaws found in Washington’s Metro subway system after a deadly crash this summer may endanger other transit systems, and they sent out an urgent recommendation asking that other rail operators check for similar problems.
Simple Facebook question raises problems around the world
“Where do you live?” Seems like a simple question, doesn’t it But the answer is not clear-cut for everyone.
Digging out from $80,000 in debt
Two years ago, Dawn Warfield was drowning in debt.
Georgia flooding takes at least 6 lives; more rain falling
With at least six people dead and large swaths of land, roads and homes under water, Georgia’s governor declared a state of emergency Monday in the 17 counties hardest hit by flooding. Gov.
Report: Alzheimer’s cases to nearly double every 20 years
The number of people with dementia globally is estimated to nearly double every 20 years, according to a report released Monday for World Alzheimer’s Day. Much of the growth will be fueled by longer life spans and population growth, especially in developing nations
Athletics chief faces quit calls over Semenya
A South African government minister called on Leonard Chuene to resign after the national athletics chief admitted he knew Caster Semenya had undergone a gender test prior to the world championships. Chuene was forced into a humiliating climbdown after previously denying that Semenya had been tested before going to Berlin to win the women’s 800m title.
South African official lied about Semenya gender tests
The president of Athletics South Africa has admitted that he lied about gender tests on runner Caster Semenya before her gold-medal win at the World Athletics Championships last month. The national sports body has always denied that it agreed to the tests before the race in Berlin, Germany — an event that kicked off international controversy over the 18-year-old Semenya’s gender.