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Greece pushes UK museum to return Parthenon Marbles

The return of the British Museum’s Parthenon Marbles to Greece is possible even if the two sides cannot come to an agreement over who owns the sculptures, a campaign group …

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Mooy on target again, eyeing a Celtic trophy treble

In a Scottish Cup tie featuring five Socceroos, there was only room for one winner as evergreen Aaron Mooy helped fire Celtic into the semi-finals and in sight of a …

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Sailing with the Wind of Freedom: Lascarina Bouboulis and the War for Greek Independence

Katherine Kaye, author of Sailing with the Wind of Freedom: Lascarina Bouboulis and the War for Greek Independence, was inspired by a chance visit to a quiet Greek island to …

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Aussie Thompson ends Tsitsipas hope for world crown at Indian Wells Open

Jordan Thompson has ended all hopes of Stefanos Tsitsipas taking over the world No.1 ranking with an Indian Wells title, knocking off the Greek in a rousing three-set victory in …

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Train crash may thwart Greek PM’s re-election bid: analysts

The Greek prime minister’s bid for re-election at forthcoming polls may be thwarted by the country’s deadliest train crash, which has sparked mass protests and calls for him to quit. …

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Ten-man Glory secure famous 1-0 win over Wanderers

Perth Glory have overcome the blow of receiving the second fastest red card in A-League Men history to pull off a famous 1-0 win over Western Sydney at HBF Park. …

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Storms loom for southern Qld as northwest floods

A northwest Queensland town is waiting for its worst-ever floods to peak, with multiple communities and outlying cattle properties isolated and severe thunderstorms putting the state’s west and south at …

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Diatribe: Byzantine Somnophilic rape and the victim’s voice

From sixth century Byzantine poet and courtier Pavlos SIlentarios comes this deeply disquieting epigram, whose narrator describes the violent assault and rape of a woman who he finds asleep: «Δειελινῷ …

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Eleni Drake, a contemporary muse singing her way from Johannesburg to London and now Melbourne

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to two Greek parents; Eleni Drake grew up in the UK using songwriting as a means to build and explore her identity. Her unique, soulful …

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The enzyme that could help make energy dreams come true

The enzyme in question is called Huc (pronounced “Huck”). It’s made by bacteria, and helps them with growth and survival in soil, in the oceans, in volcanic craters, and even …

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