Daily News: Reuters Science News Headlines - Veteran explorer stakes Russia's claim over the Arctic

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Veteran explorer stakes Russia's claim over the Arctic  Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 10:38 AM PST MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian polar explorer Artur Chilingarov made his name in the Soviet Union with a daring rescue of an ice-bound ship, then won international fame for planting Russia's flag under the ice cap, angering governments with rival claims over the Arctic. Now at the age of 73, rather than folding away his maps, he is spearheading President Vladimir Putin's diplomatic push to secure more of the mineral-rich region. ... Full Story

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