WorldPingSyria has a rich archaeological heritage full of ancient Roman and Byzantine sites and treasures. Damaged and stolen during a civil war, they now face an increased danger of looting.
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WorldPingThe January agreement on merging Kurdish forces and civil institutions into the state included the return of displaced Kurds but residents of Ras al-Ain had still been waiting, prompting appeals to authorities for assistance…
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WorldPingMore than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuations People remain trapped in Cali, one of Colombia’s largest cities, after more than two dozen structures collapsed, mayor Alejandro Eder said.
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Extreme heat warnings issued in Britain and France with temperatures forecasted to reach mid-30s Celsius this week.
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WorldPingThe incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes.
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WorldPingThe ex-Olympian accused of damaging the reflecting pool tells NPR the experience has been "Orwellian" and "Kafkaesque." And it's not over yet: His lawyers are fighting to close the case permanently.
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At least 111 people are dead after a destructive 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia.
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