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Museum documents US history of racism, slavery

The statues of chained men, women and children stick hauntingly out of sand as simulated waves crash overhead, a symbol to the estimated two million people for whom the slave trade ended in a watery grave in the Atlantic Ocean.

The exhibit is part on an expanded museum created by the Equal Justice Initiative that focuses on the legacy of slavery in America.

"Work-free Sunday? All right, go to those countries"

"It is unbelievable to see a factory in Priboj after 40 years," the president said during the tour.
As he added, spouses Selma and Samir Rustemovi are responsible for many things.
"I will especially thank Dirk and Jens who invested money and did this, our German friends. Selma pushes with energy like a bulldozer, and Samir plays his part," he said jokingly.

'Space Adventure' travelling exhibition officially opens in Bucharest

The "Space Adventure" travelling exhibition mounted by the United States Space & Rocket Center and the NASA Visitor Center, opened officially on Tuesday at Romexpo, C3 Pavilion, Bucharest. Covering almost 2,500 square meters, with over 100 unique exhibits, the exhibition presents the history of conquering space, giving visitors a chance to take a virtual trip in space.

Athens metro operating firm says walkout unjustified

The operating firm of the Athens metro, STASY, said Tuesday that Monday's 24-hour strike by the metro workers union SELMA, which saw the cancellation of services on lines 2 and 3, was unjustified.

STASY said that participation in the strike by SELMA - one of nine workers unions active in the rail sector - was limited.

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