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WORLD / NEWS Tue Aug 7, 2007 @ 8:13am neoform

CNN -- The Russian explorers who planted a flag beneath the North Pole have made a triumphant homecoming and say they do not care about foreign critics who have complained their mission was a crude land grab. "The Arctic always was Russian, and it will remain Ru.. Read More

WORLD / NEWS Mon Oct 29, 2007 @ 8:20am neoform

BBC News -- Figures to be published later on Monday show the area planted with genetically modified crops in Europe has grown by 77% since last year. This year more than 1,000 sq km (386 sq miles) of GM maize was harvested. The biotech industry say this proves.. Read More

WORLD / NEWS Thu Aug 2, 2007 @ 9:50am neoform

BBC News -- Russian explorers have planted their country's flag on the seabed 4,200m (14,000ft) below the North Pole to further Moscow's claims to the Arctic. They were travelling aboard two mini-submarines on what is believed to be the first expedition of its kin.. Read More