Russia defends North Pole flag-planting

The Associated Press

The United States and Canada have scoffed at a Russian submarine expedition that planted a Russian flag on the seabed under the North Pole. Coming home to a hero’s welcome Aug. 8, the famous polar scientist who led the risky voyage did not mince words in responding. “I don’t give a damn what all th....

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U.S. says meaningless

Putin says congratulations