Memoir claim links U S GIs to Soviet Gulag camps
Pentagon investigators quote a Russian emigre memoir alleging dozens of American servicemen from World War I and the Korean War were detained in Siberian labor camps. The claims, unconfirmed, support a long standing Pentagon case and fit patterns from 1990s reports. Norman Kass translated the memoir and spoke on behalf of the Missing Personnel agency.
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Reconciliation Push Marks Nation of Islam Saviour's Day
In Chicago, a historic shift unfolds as orthodox Muslims and Nation of Islam leaders unite at Saviour's Day. Imam W Deen Mohammed and Minister Louis Farrakhan share the stage, signaling renewed ties and a joint call for unity in the Islamic community. Farrakhan will preside at Sunday’s rally and may elaborate further.
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Death toll climbs as Mozambique floods menace valley
In central Mozambique floodwaters swept bodies down the Save River Valley as 17000 people faced rising waters and risk of drowning on trees and rooftops. Officials planned rescue helicopters while aid workers battled washed-out bridges and roads amid ongoing cyclone aftermath reported by AP.
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Missing journalist Babitsky reappears in Dagestan after 40 days
Radio Liberty correspondent Andrel Babitsky surfaced in Dagestan stating he had been held captive for 40 days in Chechnya. He said he was not tortured but fed poorly and feared execution while detained on allegations of carrying a forged passport, a charge his employers call trumped up. His arrest by Russian forces occurred in mid January, prompting family and organization relief.
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Hootie and the Blowfish considered boycott support
The band discussed moving its Monday After The Masters Pro Am charity golf event to back the NAACP boycott against South Carolina over the Confederate flag. They ultimately did not move the tournament but continue to back the boycott, funding minority scholarships with the proceeds. Meanwhile Prince Charles toured Guyana meeting charity groups and the opposition leader in Georgetown.
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Pope John Paul II visits Mount Sinai Egypt
During a three day Egyptian tour the pope prayed at Mount Sinai near the burning bush site and lingered over a 1400 year old icon at St Catherine's Monastery. Greek Orthodox monks kept a cautious distance while John Paul II prayed and addressed interfaith dialogue. The stop capped his historic visit and set up talks in Israel Jordan and the Palestinian territories.
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Elgin man pleads guilty to bomb threat in Columbia
Elgin resident John Wayne Peake, 47, admitted making a bomb threat that prompted evacuation of the Strom Thurmond Federal Building in Columbia. He pleaded guilty to obstructing the administration of internal revenue laws and faces up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine. sentencing date pending. Also, Charleston reports five heroin related deaths in two weeks plus 10 nonfatal overdoses. Police have not identified a single source.
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Truck Driver Killed in Collision with Train Near York
Jerry W. Meredith, 32, of Clover, died after his logging truck hit a St car freight train. The fatal crash occurred about 3:55 p.m. Friday near the York Chester county line. Meredith was thrown from the truck. a train wheel derailed and the train split into three sections.
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Bush Defends Texas Record as Reform Evidence
Governor George W. Bush touts a record of reform and tax cuts in Texas to counter McCain’s call for campaign-finance reform. Supporters say his policies created jobs and benefited business, while critics argue reform favors top donors amid debates over tax relief and civil justice changes.
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June Wells Leads Confederacy Ties Amid SC Flag Debate
Charleston AP June Wells longtime head of the United Daughters of the Confederacy remains a central figure as South Carolina lawmakers debate removing the Confederate flag from the Statehouse. She says she has been misquoted and urges calm, while nationwide groups push for the flag’s removal and boycotts. Daughters of Confederate history and regional chapters number shows change since early 1900s.
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