Daily Archives: July 16, 2008
Russians Mark 90 Years After Romanov Execution
As Russians marked the 90th anniversary of the execution of Czar Nicholas II and his family, investigators reaffirmed that the two charred remains found in a forest in the Ural Mountains were indeed those of the Czar's son and one of his daughters.
At the same time, Russians are honoring the Czar as the greatest Russian of all time in a recent poll. Many see him as a martyr and as a symbol of the imperial glory which plenty are now seek to recapture.
Hundreds of Russians packed the Church Read more [...]
Saudi King In Spain For Interfaith Conference
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia arrived in Spain today for the opening of an interfaith conference set for Wednesday, July 16th. The conference will include leaders and representatives from all religions in the world, including Islam, Judaism and Christianity - as well as Buddhism and other faiths
Spanish King Juan Carlos was on hand to greet the Saudi King. Both Juan Carlos and Spanish Prime Minister are expected to open the conference tomorrow, along with King Abdullah. Other than that, the conference Read more [...]
