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Alleged Nazi guard awaits deportation in Ohio

Alleged Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk (dem-YAHN'-yuk) is marking his 89th birthday in seclusion as he awaits word on an appeal to halt his deportation to Germany.

The retired auto worker from suburban Cleveland says his deportation would amount to torture, given his frail health.
Read entire article at AP