Visitors arrived to find “CLOSED” signs at the Statue of Liberty, the Smithsonian and other parks and historic sites across…
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USA Government shutdown: What’s the impact?
Government shutdown: What’s the impact? A government shutdown would have far-reaching consequences for some, but minimal impact on others. Mail…
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South Africa to review security after Kenya attack
South African security measures are coming under scrutiny in the wake of the Westgate mall attack in Kenya and reports…
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Apple unseats Coca-Cola as world’s ‘best brand’
Coca-Cola has lost its crown as the world’s best brand, a closely watched survey said on Monday, unseated by the…
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Canonization date announced for Blessed Popes John Paul II and John XXIII
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Monday morning held the Public Ordinary Consistory for the forthcoming Canonization of Blessed Pope John…
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CNN scraps Hillary Clinton documentary after the director quits
CNN Films canceled a planned documentary about Hillary Clinton on Monday after the project’s director abruptly dropped out of the…
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Tourists leap into the Thames as blaze rips through ‘Duck Boat’
SIGHTSEERS had to be rescued from a tour boat on the River Thames after flames ripped through the vessel. About…
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United pilot flying from Houston dies after heart attack
A United Airlines pilot died after suffering a heart attack while flying from Houston to Seattle, forcing crew members to…
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St Andrew’s in Scotland named as ‘Britain’s Most Promiscuous University’
PRINCE William’s alma mater St Andrews has been awarded the dubious honour of being named “Britain’s Most Promiscuous University”. A…
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