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Iraq says Islamic State militants 'bulldozed' ancient site

Friday, 6 March 2015, 06:53 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Islamic State militants "bulldozed" the renowned archaeological site of the ancient city of Nimrud in northern Iraq on Thursday using heavy military vehicles, the government said. A statement...

Facebook rant against UAE employer lands US man in UAE jail

Thursday, 5 March 2015, 21:36 Last update: about 10 years ago

An expat American has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates for comments he posted on Facebook while in the US. Helicopter mechanic Ryan Pate wrote the Facebook post while in Florida after...

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