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Discovery of bones near Vatican embassy revives 1983 mystery

Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 10:45 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The Vatican said Tuesday that human bones were found during renovation work near its embassy to Italy, reviving talk about one of the Holy See's most enduring mysteries - the fate of the 15-year-old...

Possible seabed position of crashed Lion Air jet located

Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 08:42 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A massive search effort has identified the possible seabed location of the crashed Lion Air jet, Indonesia's military chief said Wednesday, as experts carried out the grim task of identifying dozens...

Thousands of Syrians stuck in the desert risk starvation

Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 10:42 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Tens of thousands of Syrians stranded in a desert camp near the Jordanian border are at risk of starvation amid dwindling supplies and the approach of winter, while regional powers trade blame over...

Female suicide bomber wounds many in central Tunis

Monday, 29 October 2018, 16:11 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A suicide bomber blew herself up on a busy Tunis avenue on Monday afternoon, killing herself and wounding nine other people, mostly police officers, Tunisia's Interior Ministry said. The...

Brazil elects far-right president, worrying rights groups

Monday, 29 October 2018, 14:49 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

In some of his first words to the nation as president-elect, far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro promised to defend the constitution and unite a bitterly divided populace. His left-wing rival...

Germany's Merkel: Last term as chancellor - reports

Monday, 29 October 2018, 12:41 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Angela Merkel has reportedly told leaders of her conservative party that this will be her final parliamentary term as Germany's chancellor. The dpa news agency, citing unidentified party sources,...

Harrowing tales emerge from synagogue; suspect due in court

Monday, 29 October 2018, 11:01 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

As Barry Werber walked into the Tree of Life Synagogue, he passed a cart carrying glassware and whiskey meant for the baby-naming ceremony scheduled at Dor Hadash, one of three small congregations...

Suspect in custody in Pittsburgh synagogue attack

Saturday, 27 October 2018, 19:01 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Police said a suspect was in custody after a shooting caused "multiple casualties" at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday. Three officers were also shot in the attack at the Tree of Life...

US tourist stops thief who tried to steal Magna Carta in UK

Saturday, 27 October 2018, 14:57 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

An American tourist from Louisiana reportedly tackled a hammer-wielding thief who unsuccessfully tried to steal the Magna Carta at Salisbury Cathedral, holding him on the ground until help could...

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