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US woman celebrates 100th birthday with sky dive

Wednesday, 12 November 2014, 22:43 Last update: about 13 years ago

Eleanor Cunningham of Howes Cave, New York, has bested former President George H.W. Bush. He celebrated his 90th birthday by skydiving; she made the big leap to mark her...

Bikers cancel party after police recover bar

Friday, 7 November 2014, 10:35 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

No bar, no party. Danish police say members of a biker gang have called off a planned party after officers raided a new club house in western Denmark and took away the bar that had been stolen...

Oops: UN head means Austria, thanks Australia

Thursday, 6 November 2014, 16:31 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

It was clearly a slip of the tongue, but many Austrians will not be amused because they hear it all too often: Expressing his gratitude for the hosting of a major conference in Vienna, U.N. Secretary...

Dutch to public: Don't pee on the royal palace

Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 20:29 Last update: about 13 years ago

If you're caught short on Amsterdam's historic Dam Square, the Dutch government has a message for you: Don't pee on the palace. The Dutch royal family uses the stately Royal Palace in downtown...

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