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Articles with tag "Siberia"

Epic trek

Siberian Shaman Takes Cross-Country Walk to Moscow to ‘Expel Putin’ From Power

The shaman says he sees President Vladimir Putin as an “embodiment of dark forces” that must be expelled.
Natural disaster

Sprawling Siberia Floods Wreck Young Family's Home

The fatal floods began late last month, swamping homes inhabited by 32,000 people in almost 100 settlements.
Rescue mission

Siberians Rescue Pets From Historic Floods With Amphibious Tank

Rescuers saved as many as 100 dogs, cats, chickens and pigs stranded atop houses and wreckage.
Cold comfort

Siberian Governor Sparks Backlash With 'Insulting' Comments to Flood Victims

“Calm down, let me fix your collar,” the governor can be heard saying to one victim of what scientists called the worst flooding in 180 years.
dangerous waters

Devastating Floods Continue in Southern Siberia

Over 1,160 people were evacuated by emergency services.
russian reclusion

Russian Hermit Seeks Peace in Remote Siberia

Viktor himself very occasionally leaves his seclusion, crossing the two-kilometre-wide river to buy cigarettes. 
Disrupted habitat

Exhausted and Starving Polar Bear Wanders Into Siberian City

It is the first polar bear seen in the city in more than 40 years, according to local environmentalists.
Coal Town Refugees

Canada Responds to Siberian Environmental Asylum Seekers

Residents of the coal-mining town appealed to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday.
Seedy sublet

Siberian Official Resigns After Police Bust Brothel in His Home

“He figured it’s impossible to work in this place in light of all these events,” his boss said.
Natural disaster

Siberia Wildfires Claim First Casualty as Losses Mount

The fires have caused $15.4 million in damage.
A for effort

Russian City Thanks Local Boy for Filling Pothole With Toy Shovel

A classic David and Goliath tale.
In Photos

Siberia Rushes to Extinguish Fast-Spreading Wildfires

The fires, which were swept in from Mongolia by high winds, have caused almost $9.4 million in damage.
dressed to impress

Costumed Siberian Skiers Glide on Water for End-of-Winter Extravaganza

The skiers and snowboarders of Siberia love a good costume party on the slopes.
Prehistoric comeback

Russian Scientists Find Liquid Blood in Extinct Siberian Foal Dating Back 42K Years

The blood could be used to clone a species of horse which went extinct 4,000 years ago.
Out of work

Siberian Region Bans Migrant Workers Amid Tensions Over Rape Case

The Siberian republic of Sakha has been rocked by anti-migrant protests and sentiments in recent weeks.
Sexism

Russian Teacher Forced to Step Down Over ‘Prostitute’ Dress

The school director called her a “stain on the reputation of the school” and said that her behavior encourages “pedophilia.”
Shut down

Siberian City Grinds to a Halt After Locals Protest Rape Linked to Migrant

Local police have vowed to crack down on “the instigators of ethnic strife.”
Smack cam

First-Ever ‘Slapping Championship’ Comes to Siberia

Because nothing says "I respect you" like a firm slap across the face.
Heightened tensions

Siberian City Holds Unauthorized Protest After Rape Blamed on Migrants

In a statement, the local Investigative Committee said that "crime has no nationality."
Bear business

Brown Bear Filmed Raiding Siberian Hut, Ripping Newspaper

Journalism can't catch a break.
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