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Holy oil for King’s coronation consecrated in Jerusalem
The sacred oil which will be used to anoint King Charles at his coronation has been consecrated in Jerusalem, reflecting the British monarch’s links to the Holy Land, Buckingham Palace …
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World Bank estimates Turkey quake damage at $34 bn
The devastating February 6 earthquake and aftershocks that hit southern Turkey have caused damage worth more than $34 billion in the country, the World Bank said. The amount is equivalent …
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Euclid spacecraft prepares to probe universe’s dark mysteries
For now, Europe’s Euclid spacecraft sits quietly in a sterilised room in the south of France, its golden trim gleaming under the fluorescent light. But in a few months the …
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EU states call for stronger borders, migrant return deals
Fifteen EU states on the migration front line on Friday called for stronger borders and agreements to be struck with third-party countries to accept migrants. “It is worthwhile exploring the …
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Aussies recover dozens of victims after Turkey quake
Australian crews sent to Turkey after the country’s devastating earthquake helped pull dozens of bodies from beneath the rubble during the recovery effort. Some 72 emergency services personnel arrived back …
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Dogs and cats rescued in quake-devastated Turkey
Animal advocates have rushed to rescue frightened, lost and traumatised pets after the deadly earthquake that has killed tens of thousands in Turkey and Syria. The 7.8 magnitude quake that hit the …
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US returns 77 stolen antiquities to Yemen, as part of campaign which saw looted treasures returned to Greece
The United States has returned 77 looted antiquities to Yemen, US authorities said Tuesday, adding the objects would be housed “temporarily” in a museum in Washington in line with an …
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US reaffirms pledge to deliver jets to Turkey
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday underlined Washington’s commitment to delivering F-16 jets to Turkey as he wrapped up a visit during which he pledged solidarity with the …
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More deaths, chaos as new quakes shake Turkey and Syria
Several people are dead and hundreds more injured as new earthquakes shake Turkey and Syria, while the region responds to the devastation wrought by quakes two weeks ago that killed tens of …
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Turkey winds down quake rescue as Blinken pledges fresh US aid
Turkey on Sunday said rescue efforts following last week’s devastating earthquake had ended in all but two provinces as visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $100 million in …