Caucasus Mountains

Why does this Ukrainian have a green stain on his face?

Global Scan

Protests in Ukraine have dragged on for months, with little progress. Among protesters, there’s a little-known weapon that’s not especially dangerous, but is a real pain. It’s a topical antibiotic and it turns skin green. That story and more, in today’s Global Scan.

"The Sochi Project" is a multimedia endeavor to show the side of Sochi most Olympic tourists don't see. Photographer Robert Hornstra captures various characters from the region like Olga, the manager of strip club in the center of Sochi.

These photos show a side of Sochi most Olympic tourists won’t see

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