Swastika in Forest Fell Fails to Fade in German Village
In Brandenburg near Zernikow north of Berlin, a swastika formed by fall color conifers reappeared after years of removal. Officials moved to fell the trees amid concerns of neo Nazi pilgrimages and ongoing wartime symbolism, believed planted around 1938 by a local forest warden with unclear motive.
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Netanyahu weighs challenge to Barak amid rising Israeli-Palestinian violence
Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is near deciding whether to challenge Ehud Barak for the premiership to restore security after months of violence. He cited polls showing a lead over Barak and promised a decision soon.
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Dalai Lama marks 50th anniversary as Tibet's leader
In Dharamsala the Dalai Lama celebrated 50 years since taking political power at age 16 and said his government in exile has resumed contact with China after stalling since 1998. He asked Beijing for permission to send a fact finding delegation to Tibet, delaying a Taiwan trip. The ceremony honored high lamas, Cabinet members, and family, with guests including Robert Thurman and a U.S. Congress staff delegation.
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