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We Remember Auschwitz

Chelsea Howard - Jan 27, 2005 / 7:45 am | Story: 6731

The sound of an imaginary train opened the 60th anniversary commemoration ceremony of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a symbol of the more than a million people who were transported to their death. Under heavy snowfall and bitter cold, world leaders, dignitaries and survivors of the former Nazi death camp gathered at the site to remember one and a half million people, most of them Jews, who were killed at the camp.Full story
The man who authorities say caused the train derailment that killed at least 11 was to face criminal charges Thursday for driving his SUV onto a railroad track in an apparent attempt to commit suicide. Nearly 200 riders were injured. Juan Manuel Alvarez, 25, got out of his green Jeep Cherokee before the two commuter trains crashed Wednesday morning in this Los Angeles suburb.Full story
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday he is looking forward to resuming negotiations with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, adding he is "very satisfied" with his efforts to clamp down on militant violence. Sharon's comments come a day after he lifted a ban on diplomatic talks with Palestinian officials. Sharon had cut off talks with the newly elected Abbas for nearly two weeks after a bombing in the Gaza Strip killed six Israelis.Full story
Six Iraqis and one U.S. marine were killed Thursday as insurgents clashed with U.S. troops and blew up a school slated to serve as a polling centre, pre-election violence that followed the deadliest day for U.S. troops since the war's start. Another U.S. soldier died in an accident.Full story
Rich countries have saved themselves $552 billion US by poaching doctors and nurses from poorer nations – particularly in Africa, says a report released Wednesday.Full story