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Most bathing sites in Europe safe: EU environment agency
Most of Europe’s bathing sites are safe to swim in, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said on Tuesday, with around 96 percent meeting the bloc’s minimum water quality standards. Only …
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Vessel hit by missiles off Yemen’s coast
A Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier off the Yemeni coast has taken on water after being targeted with three missiles, maritime security and shipping sources said on Tuesday. The ship issued …
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Time ‘not on side’ for people trapped in PNG landslide
Australia is working on how it can best help Papua New Guinea following a catastrophic landslide that’s feared to have killed hundreds of people. The United Nations migration agency estimates …
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Australian mother of five accused of drug trafficking in Taiwan and ex-husband claim innocence
The ex-husband of Australian mother-of-five, Debbie Voulgaris, who is accused of smuggling 7kg of cocaine and heroin into Taiwan, claims they were set up by drug traffickers. Debbie Voulgaris, 57, …
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Greece needs to “recognise” UK ownership of marbles says Minister for Culture
The UK’s Secretary of State for Culture has said that Greece must first “recognise” the UK’s ownership of the Parthenon Marbles before they can be loaned, while also using the …
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Head of 2100-year-old Greek statue of Hygieia found in Turkey
The head of a 2100-year-old statue of the Greek goddess of health Hygieia, was found in the ancient city of Laodikeia, modern day Pamukkale, Denizli in Turkey. The excavations are …
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Iran President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister have been killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather after search teams located the wreckage in East Azerbaijan …
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Houthis hit Greek-owned Panama-flagged oil tanker off Yemen: US
Houthi militants have hit a Greek-owned Panamanian-flagged oil tanker off Yemen’s Red Sea coast with an anti-ship missile but the crew was able to restore power and maintain course, the …
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Greece, Cyprus and other EU nations call for new agreements on migration issue
Greece and Cyprus are among the majority of EU member nations calling for more partnerships to tackle migration. The 15 EU members want more agreements with countries where migrants depart …
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Erdogan confirms ancient Istanbul church converted to mosque
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday confirmed the reopening of a mosque in Istanbul converted from an ancient Byzantine Orthodox church, in the face of Greek protests. Erdogan discussed …