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Joni Sledge, member of Sister Sledge, dies at 60

Sunday, 12 March 2017, 06:49 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Joni Sledge (second from left), who with her sisters recorded the enduring dance anthem "We Are Family," has died, the band's representative said Saturday. She was 60. Sledge was found dead...

Riot police move against Naples protests of Northern League

Saturday, 11 March 2017, 18:17 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Riot police moved in Saturday to quell violent protests in Naples sparked by the first major rally in the southern city by the anti-immigrant Northern League leader. Police fired tear gas and...

Updated: Turkey-Dutch relations take dip after Turkish visit banned

Saturday, 11 March 2017, 14:09 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The Dutch government withdrew landing permission for the Turkish foreign minister's aircraft, drawing the ire of the Turkish president and escalating a diplomatic dispute between the two NATO allies...

Attack on rhinoceros in Paris puts zoo security in spotlight

Saturday, 11 March 2017, 13:17 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The brazen killing of a rhinoceros at a wildlife park near Paris by assailants who removed a horn valued at nearly triple the price of gold has put zookeepers on notice that poaching could be...

Watch - Royal tantrum! Boy throws fit meeting Queen Elizabeth II

Friday, 10 March 2017, 15:06 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

A 2-year-old boy in England wasn't very impressed with a chance to meet Queen Elizabeth II and showed it by throwing a tantrum in front of her majesty. Little Alfie Lun was set to hand...

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