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Iraq: Thousands of Christians flee as Qaraqosh fall to Islamic State militants

More than 25% of Iraq's Christians are reported to be fleeing after Islamic militants seized Qaraqosh, the minority's biggest town…

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Prince William to become air ambulance pilot

Prince William is to become an air ambulance pilot next spring, Kensington Palace has announced. Kensington Palace said Prince William…

10 years ago

Oscar Pistorius trial: Closing arguments begin in Pretoria court

At the start of closing arguments in his murder trial, Oscar Pistorius has been accused of being a "deceitful witness"…

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Ebola outbreak: Liberia declares state of emergency

Liberia’s President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has declared a state of emergency over the Ebola outbreak. Speaking on national television Ellen…

10 years ago

Times Square crash: Double-decker driver William Dalambert arrested and charged with DWAI

William Dalambert, one of the two drivers involved in the double-decker tour bus crash in Times Square on Tuesday, was…

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Vladimir Putin’s decree bans agricultural imports from countries imposing sanctions on Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a new decree banning or curbing agricultural imports from countries imposing sanctions on Russia…

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Don and Maxine Simpson: California couple married for 62 years die together

A California couple, Don and Maxine Simpson, died four hours apart on adjoining beds, holding hands during some of their…

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Iraq: Mosul air strike kills at least 30 people

An air strike in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul has killed at least 30 people, reports say. Some of…

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Italy’s economy falls back into recession

According to latest official figures, Italy's economy has fallen back into recession after contracting for two quarters in a row.…

10 years ago

Times Square double-decker buses crash injures at least 14 people

At least 14 people have been injured after two double-decker buses collided Tuesday afternoon in Times Square, officials said. The…

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