Paul Workman: Return to Afghanistan amid Taliban rule
KABUL — A heavy snowfall and a 6-hour flight delay. Dogs on the runway. Armed Taliban gatekeepers. Two angry men fighting over baggage. That was my return to Kabul after …
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Judge to rule on bail of disgraced fashion mogul Peter Nygard
Disgraced Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard, who police have faces charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement, will learn Wednesday whether he will be granted bail. Ontario Justice of the …
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Ancient metal tubes unearthed in Caucasus could be world’s first drinking straws
Archeologists re-examining a trove of objects from a Bronze Age burial mound in the Caucasus first excavated in the 19th century believe that dexjmtzywcorated gold and silver tubes were not …
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Matildas won’t settle for anything less than Asian Cup glory
Nothing less than Asian Cup glory will satisfy a Matildas squad desperate to win a major trophy for the first time in 12 years. The pressure is on the Matildas …
Read MoreArcheologists believe they have identified the oldest known drinking straws
Archeologists re-examining a trove of objects from a Bronze Age burial mound in the Caucasus first excavated in the 19th century believe that decorated gold and silver tubes were not …
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Hundreds gather for touching vigil of nine-year-old Charlise Mutten as stepdad Justin Stein charged with her murder
Community members have gathered at the school of allegedly murdered nine-year-old Charlise Mutten, whose body was discovered on Tuesday following a lengthy search effort. The candlelight vigil began at 7.15pm …
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Charlise Mutten murder: Stepdad Justin Stein charged after cops found barrel with human remains
Video footage and GPS data helped lead police to find the body of a missing nine-year-old girl in a barrel in NSW’s Blue Mountains. Charlise Mutten was reported missing from …
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Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against …
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Clive Palmer reveals plan to run for the Senate at the 2022 federal election
Clive Palmer will attempt to reignite his political career by running for the Senate at the forthcoming federal election. The mining billionaire said he would lead the United Australia Party’s …
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Israel police evict Palestinian residents from disputed houses in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM — Israeli police on Wednesday evicted Palestinian residents from a disputed property in a flashpoint Jerusalem neighbourhood and demolished the building, days after a tense standoff. The predawn demolition …
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