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Security tight in Beijing on anniversary of 1989 crackdown

Saturday, 4 June 2016, 06:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Security was tightened around Tiananmen Square on the 27th anniversary Saturday of China's bloody military crackdown on student-led pro-democracy protests, pointing to the enduring sensitivity over...

River Seine up to highest level in 35 years, Paris landmarks shut

Saturday, 4 June 2016, 06:42 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The swollen Seine River kept rising Friday, spilling into Paris streets and forcing one landmark after another to shut down as it surged to its highest levels in nearly 35 years. Across the city,...

Muhammad Ali, who riveted the world as 'The Greatest', dies

Saturday, 4 June 2016, 06:32 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family....

Libya finds over 100 bodies after boat with migrants capsized

Friday, 3 June 2016, 13:06 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Libya's navy spokesman says that more than 100 bodies of migrants have been retrieved after a boat capsized off Libya's shores. Col. Ayoub Gassim has told The Associated Press that at least 104...

Romanian town has three candidates for mayor, all with same name

Friday, 3 June 2016, 11:57 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

In a Romanian town, residents have a choice of three candidates for mayor in an election this weekend — but only one name. Vasile Cepoi is running for a fourth term as mayor of Draguseni, a...

Watch: Father of US murder victim attacks killer in court

Friday, 3 June 2016, 09:53 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

An East Cleveland man convicted of killing three women was attacked in court Thursday by the father of one of his victims. Earlier in the day, Michael Madison was sentenced to die by lethal...

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