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This move has outraged the United Nations as they try to explain that the Arctic Circle does not belong to anyone.

"The facts are that American explorers staked an American claim to the North Pole in the early 1900s and U.S. nuclear submarines traveled below the Pole and broke the ice in the 1950s."

The first manned moon landing was the United States Apollo 11 mission. The United States made no claim of ownership.

Rescue operations to be practiced.

Much of the world has been at odds with Russia in the last few months. Now that the Olympics will be held there in 2014, some nations may not go.

When the first Arctic explorers starting venturing north they encountering numerous problems. Not the least of them being that their flimsy wooden ships kept sinking when they ran into the inevitable ice pack.

We had traveled to Europe several times before, but never this far North. We were going way above the Arctic Circle. Visions of Santa Claus, reindeer and polar bears peppered the imagination.

With an area one-fifth the size of the lower 48 states and a population less than your average sized city, Alaska has more wildernesses that it knows what to do with.

Soviet President Vladimir Putin proposed using a former Soviet radar site in Azerbaijan as the warning mechanism to detect nuclear missiles launched by "rogue states."

In a speech before the United Nations General Assembly today, President Bush called on the nations of the world to unite against terrorism.

In northern Finland, snow is measured not in inches but in feet. It's a place where reindeer herds thrive and traditional Lapland costume is elfish in color and design. Have an urge to cross the Arctic Circle? Do it in Finland.

Vacationers looking for spectacular vacation destinations, should consider traveling to Canada to see some of the greatest sights of the world.

A few weeks ago, a Russian scientific team planted a flag claiming a nugget of the Arctic's thawing resources. Canada followed suit by setting up a permanent port in the Inuit-populated territory of Nunavut, a recently acquired Canadian providence. Who owns the Arctic?

President Bush and Albanian Prime Minister Berisha held a joint press conference Sunday.subjects discussed at the conference were: Albania's aspirations for NATO membership,support for the U.S. war on terror,Albanian improvements, and Kosovo's independence

Olbermann is making a lot of waves with his thought about how Bush and Cheney are doing in office.

During his first press conference of 2007, President Bush was asked a variety of tough questions from the media in attendance.

At it's best the, Arctic sources would deliver a combined 3 million barrels of oil per day, merely a drop in the bucket of our daily oil consumption, of 20 million barrels.

The history, speculation, and the future of the magnetic pole shift.

The holiday season is now entering its early days. However, with all those lists being sent to Santa Claus, who lives in the North Pole, one begins to wonder where future children will have to send their Christmas lists should the Arctic ice cap ever completely melt away.

According to Pier System, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that a C-130 left Barrow, Alaska today on a trip to fly 1,183 miles. It was headed to the North Pole. The flight is part of an overall task to increase Arctic orientation flights.

A former advisor to Russian president Vladimar Putin describes evidence of fraud and law breaking in next week's parliamentary elections in Russia.

The Heritage Foundation has published a new web memo on new Russian presidential choice Dmitry Medvedev and probable prime minister Vladimir Putin.

Vladimir Putin is slowly gaining power. The United States has the regain a strategic standing to stand against him.

He scares me.

Reports just in from the North Pole say that Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer will not be pulling Santa's Sleigh this evening. It's unclear at this point why.

An article on 5 animals that you can only find here in Canada.

Toothpaste, everyone has to use it however do we have to stick to the traditional toothpaste? Is there something out there that can reach towards a healthier dental checkup and is eco-friendly?

As Putin's official Presidential term of office nears its conclusion - with elections set for March of 2008 - it appears the pressures of diplomatic double-speak and the shackles of friendly innuendo have been released.

This article describes about the top ten attractions of Fairbanks, Alaska in a vivid manner.

22 young hockey players from Canada beat their long time rival Russia to a 4-2 victory in a gold medal game at the world junior championship.

This paper analyzes the establishment of a democratic press in Russia from glasnost under Brezhnev in 1986 through the current presidency of Vladimir Putin.

Iceland is possibly one of the least understood regions of our world. Many think that Iceland, because of its name, is a cold and barren place. It is near the Arctic Circle and the warm waters of the Gulf stream travel around the island to warm it.

Russia is attempting to regain control of its oil and gas production. Russia is now the number two producer in the world. With surging output, Russia will be able to spend more money to re-arm itself and reclaim super-power status.

A record of mysterious murders in Russia. Russia from 1994 to 2006.

A group of Inuit from above the Arctic Circle traveled to Washington D.C. to try and get the US government to place limits on greenhouse gas emissions. They say this pollution threatens their way of life.

This article describes the city of Bodo, which is located in Norway. Bodo is a harbor city located above the Arctic Circle that is near many spectacular natural wonders.

Will the group Other Russia be able to preserve democracy in a country historically led by the elite?

Putin is a Commie and would love nothing more than to see a re-birth of the Soviet Union, and the subsequent fall of the US.

With the holiday season on the way, many are focused on what they are getting and giving. Yet everyone forgets Santa, the true gift giver. What should he get for Christmas?

The United States wants to erect a missile defense system in nations that were once controlled from Moscow by the Soviet Union. This expressed intention caused Russian President Vladimir Putin to accuse the U.S. of "imperialism" and "starting a new arms race."

After fifteen years of introspection, economic and political struggle and despair, Russia appears to be rapidly reclaiming its lost strength - economic and political - and is expressing its renewed confidence as a powerful alternative to the United States in world affairs.

Russia is growing by leaps and bounds and is right on the heels of growth phenom China. Now they are using their growth to attempt to enter the World Trade Organization.

A comparison between Bear's fictionalized colony of Mars and the newly emerging democracy in Russia.

It has been officially announced, Sochi, which is located in Russia, has won the right to host the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Could this be the start of a major conflict between the U.S., Venezuela, Cuba, and Russia?

This is a review of From Russia With Love. It discusses game play, controls, sound, graphics, and the ESRB rating.

In Munich, Germany a little while back it seems that President Vladimir Putin and the United States are at each other.

In January 1925, a diphtheria epidemic swept through Nome, Alaska. Cut off from the world by Arctic weather, the only way to save the town was to send precious anti-toxin serum 674 miles through blizzards, gales, and subzero temperatures by dog sled.

Review of the controversial book Blowing Up Russia by Aleksandr Litvinenko and Yuri Felshtinsky.

Sanctions by the United Nations are a very effective means of curtailing and preventing aggressive nations from acquiring nuclear power. Support from powerful nations like the United States and China are compulsory for sanctions to work.

This paper examines how the media is run in Post Soviet Russia. Some of the aspects that it looks at is the history of Russian media and how it influences modern media, government influence on the media, and society's influence on the media.

An emerging story whose status is not clearly defined, could be part of a number of recent references to a revival of Cold War tactics, or just a "robbery gone bad."

There are some countries that are taking this threat with a grain of salt while others fear the worst.

In a speech delivered in Bulgaria, his final stop on an eight day tour of Europe in which he visited six different countries, Bush said that he hopes that the Russian leadership found his missile defense system analysis proposal "beneficial".

nopw that Rusdsia is no longer the USSR what is happening to reassert the nation as a world power

Gay rights activists were attacked by anti-gay protestors while trying to present a petition to the mayor. Many of the activists were then arrested.

Because the earth's axis of rotation is inclided to it its orbit, sunlight hits North America directly during the northern summer and indirectly during winter. During our summer sunlight also lasts longer than in winter. These effects cause the seasons.

Telling the tale of a Norwegian vacation, the story delves into the temperate laws of the country and the resulting moonshine industry. It also looks at practical travel aspects such as food and lodging.

This article offers suggestions on how to save money in booking a cruise vacation and also how to save money while on your cruise.

The world's largest island, Greenland is about 81% ice-capped.

They provide the place and potential for fun, you bring the cake and ice cream. Together, you create birthday memories in Anchorage, Alaska that your child will never forget.

During George W. Bush's first term in office, his administration initiated more than 200 rollbacks of environmental laws. These moves serve to benefit big corporations, which are no longer inconvenienced by having to comply with strict pollution control s

With the approach of the Summer Solstice (June 21), my thoughts turn toward summertime fun! The Red Cross would like your summer to be safe and healthy, and they have a list of tips for keeping your families free from harm.

Bjork and Sigur Ros represent the new genre of music that is beginning to ooze out of Iceland. They represent the new wave of music and sounds that stand out from the commercialization of the music industry in recent years.

Russia Federation once saw great Czars that fostered art and science, defeated both Napoleon and Hitler's imperialistic ambitions, and stood toe to toe with the greatest superpower that the world has ever seen. Now, it faces a new enemy.

Canadian National Parks - Northwest Territories - Over 12,000 kilometers of Arctic wilderness.

From the first frames of this understated little film, the audience is captivated by the lush photography and the eerie beauty of the South Arctic, the coldest place on earth. As Morgan Freeman's voice rolls over you with its rich warm tones . . .

Poland and the Czech Republic are working closely with the United States to build missile defense systems in their country. Russia is threatening them with Russian missiles if they make such an agreement with the United States.

The international media have made a rule regarding the Russia-Chechnya conflict

The recording industry attempted to use a lawsuit do shut down Russian online music provider, AllOfMP3.com. Then, they threatened Russia itself with non-membership in the WTO. But the industry's biggest mistake was going after the wrong culprit.

Sir Paul McCartney travels to Russia to play an historic concert in Moscow's Red Square. Unfortunately, the DVD that was supposed to bring the magic home to the rest of us fails miserably at catching the energy and magic of the moment.

British authorities announced yesterday that they had successfully thwarted an attempt by terrorists to detonate dozens of "sticky bombs" constructed from 2-liter bottles of diet Pepsi and Mentos candy mints.

Orlando is a frequent travel destination for families young and old. While Disney World is a spectacle you'll want to see, there are other areas you won't want to miss during your stay in the City Beautiful.

An Open letter to President Bush thanking him.

The United Nations has long been nicknamed the "Blue Hats" - due to the blue helmets UN workers wear out in the field. Turns out that might not be a bad idea for a super-hero costume.

On United Nations Day, thanks to the internet, you can join Amnesty International, in calling for Peace Keeping forces in Darfour. It's a small but practical and effective way to bring the principles of the United Nations to life.

If President Bush wants more widespread support for privatization, he would be wise to incorporate distributive justice into his reform proposal.

President Bush paid his first visit to Mount Vernon this week, perhaps in response to Mount Vernon Executive Director James Rees's published charge that neither he nor President Clinton had done so.

It has been said that President Bush is attacking America like he has a common cold. Could he be the star that has America falling down, and could America be a third world country before Bush leaves office.

President bush 's state of the union speech was filmed by many networking shows. All cameras captured the same image.

The Eagle Forum, a pro-family organization is urging President Bush to pardon US Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, who are now serving 11- and 12-year long prison sentences for trying to stop an illegal drug smuggler near El Paso.

A recap of the year President Bush has had.

At the United Nations General Assembly last month, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez had harsh words for United States President George W. Bush. In the aftermath, the U.S. mainstream regarded the entire event as a joke.

President Bush vows to get our troops out of Iraq.

It certainly is no secret that with a little over twenty three months remaining in his second term in office, President Bush faces an uphill battle to further his intiatives with not only the American people, but Congress and the Senate as well.

For the first time in history, there was a woman sitting behind the President for the annual State of the Union Address. Discover what historic first words President Bush spoke.

After President Bush declared four counties in Florida as Federal disaster areas, FEMA began sending trailers to the area. Twenty are reported dead, more are still missing, and FEMA director addresses the issue.

tonite, on Wednesday January 10, President Bush spoke to the nation about increasing troops in Iraq

Through virtue of his policies and decisions, President Bush is one of the most controversial figures in the world today.

After more than six years, what has President Bush done for his legacy?

On December 20th 2006, directly after signing the Postal Act into law, Bush slipped a "signing statement" over it. The "signing statement" allows your mail to be opened without warrant from a judge.

An author and former Israeli ambassador says he has no problem with the fact that President Bush may be likely to pick a Muslim to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations.

At the closing of his first press conference during 2007, President Bush addressed the question of troop morale, the upcoming Presidential election, and bipartisan politics.

After President Bush kept to his word and vetoed the Congress's military spending bill which attached firm deadlines for troop withdrawal, Democrats reacted by saying it is Bush who doesn't support the troops.

The power struggle between President Bush and Congress will continue on Wednesday at 2:25 PM when Bush meets with leaders from both major political parties.

The call for impeachment is in the air if only faintly. The word has been used enough times to make one wonder if it is possible for the process of impeachment to be used against another modern president.

President Bush on Friday said he will veto the bill passed by the House of Representatives. The bill, a military spending bill, also imposes strict guidelines for troop withdrawal from Iraq. That imposition, according to Bush, will draw an immediate veto.