Salvaging Kursk Nuclear Sub Salvage Seen Possible
Experts say lifting the Kursk from 350 feet deep in the Barents Sea is risky yet feasible. Norway divers found no survivors from 118 crew after August blasts off the Norwegian coast. International funding exceeding 100 million dollars is being sought. The Kursk sits upright on the continental shelf amid Northern Fleet exercises as analysts compare it to past submarine wrecks and covert salvage efforts.
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Salvage options floated for Kursk wreckage and cost
International experts outlined possible Kursk salvage methods from 4900 feet deep. They discussed saw-cutting the hull for hoisting or balloon flotation if intact. Estimated costs exceed 100 million dollars. Russian officials warned planning would take weeks and that no single country can handle the operation.
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Former spy Shayler returns to Britain vows to clear name
Former British spy David Shayler, after nearly three years in France, arrived in Dover in bail terms and vowed to press his Gaddafi plot allegations. Charged with breaking the Official Secrets Act in Britain, he said the government is backing down from the full story while denying the Libyan assassination claims. His return followed a 1997 Mail on Sunday article revealing MIS files on politicians and tapped telephones.
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Berlin manhunt ends in latest reality entertainment concept
Berlin based reality game Reality Run ends after 7 days when a Dutch teacher named Roger was spotted in the citys main public library Bounty offered was 10000 dollars by ExtraMile AG Organizers planned another city vote for a future event and pitched it as a blend of Big Brother and Survivor
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Iraq condemns Turkish raids and vows retaliation
Iraq condemned Turkish raids that reportedly killed dozens in Iraqi villages near Iran and Turkey. Baghdad said Ankara launched operations Aug 15 and pledged retaliation while Turkey denied civilian harm and said preemptions were taken to protect civilians. Military tensions persist as Kurdish guerrillas operate across borders.
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