U.N. Attempts Tough Police Reform In Haiti
Oct 27th, 2008 · Training a police force in Haiti has been a huge challenge for the United Nations mission there. It's working with the remnants of a force with a notorious legacy of brutality.
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Al Bara and Serjilla: Syria's Byzantine-Era Villages
Oct 22nd, 2008 · An hour southwest of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, eerily beautiful and strange ruins appear in the midst of sprawling olive groves. They're remarkable remnants of Byzantine farming villages that flourished in 4th and 5th centuries.
Remnants Of Lives Litter Highway To Galveston
Sep 13th, 2008 · The strongest evidence of the huge storm was visible just outside the island city of Galveston: The highway was partially blocked by everything from boats, suitcases, a carved pumpkin and other home decorations to chairs, kayaks, toys, wood and other building materials was piled up all over the southbound lane.
Hussein Retreat House a Remnant of Former Self
Nov 18th, 2007 · The former property of Uday and Qusay Hussein, the diabolical sons of the former dictator of Iraq, is now home to the 3rd Infantry Division. The retreat along the Tigris River is a dusty, dirty, broken place.
Rooftop Rescues Follow Flooding in Oklahoma
Aug 20th, 2007 · The remnants of Tropical Storm Erin continue to cause problems in the Midwest. Six people died in Oklahoma -- where flooding has gotten worse. In Guthrie, officials used helicopters to rescue people from roofs and canceled the first day of school.
Evidence of Ancient Lake Found in Darfur
Jul 19th, 2007 · A team of scientists has discovered the underground remnants of an ancient lake in Sudan's arid Darfur region. The freshwater lake, which would have existed between 5,000 and 11,000 years ago, is believed to have been about the size of Lake Erie.
Capturing the 'Dark Side' of Ellis Island ****
Dec 9th, 2006 · Stephen Wilkes photographed a side of Ellis Island that no one sees. Ellis Island: Ghosts of Freedom documents weather-beaten remnants of the immigration hub's abandoned buildings.
Floating Down the Ganges River *
Oct 23rd, 2006 · If you see a body floating down the Ganges, it's usually safe to assume it's dead. Devout Hindus deposit the remnants of their dead into the river, as they believe it purifies the soul. But don't be too sure. Body-surfing has arrived in this, the holiest of waterways.
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