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Prince Philip has hand operation

LONDON (AFP) ― Britain’s Prince Philip has had a minor operation on his right hand, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday, after the 92-year-old husband of …

U.S. woman found alive 10 years after kidnapping
U.S. woman found alive 10 years after kidnapping

LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― A woman who was allegedly kidnapped a decade ago at age 15, sexually abused and held against her will has been found alive in California, …

Thailand’s army chief announces military coup
Thailand’s army chief announces military coup

Thai soldiers patrol near where pro-government are rallying on the outskirts of Bangkok on Wednesday. (AFP) Thailand’s army chief has announced that the …

U.S. Marine to get medal of honor for blocking grenade
U.S. Marine to get medal of honor for blocking grenade

WASHINGTON (AP) ― Cpl. Kyle Carpenter remembers lying on his back on a rooftop in Marjah, Afghanistan, crammed up against sandbags alongside his friend and …

Pope prepares for Mideast ‘high-wire act’
Pope prepares for Mideast ‘high-wire act’

VATICAN CITY (AFP) ― Pope Francis will be treading on sensitive ground on a trip to the Middle East this week that is intended to promote inter-faith …

U.S. TV actor held for allegedly killing wife
U.S. TV actor held for allegedly killing wife

LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― U.S. film and television actor Michael Jace was arrested early Tuesday after allegedly shooting his wife dead, police said, while media …

‘Stairway to Heaven’ lawsuit looms

WASHINGTON (AFP) ― A lawyer in Philadelphia is gearing up to sue Led Zeppelin for allegedly pilfering another band’s music when it composed and recorded …

Prince Charles says grandson focuses his attention
Prince Charles says grandson focuses his attention

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island (AP) ― Prince Charles says the need for change to ensure the well-being of the planet has come into sharper focus for him …

Former NYT editor Gelb dies
Former NYT editor Gelb dies

NEW YORK (AP) ― Veteran editor Arthur Gelb, whose news sense, arts sensibility and journalistic vigor sculpted The New York Times for decades, died Tuesday …

Thai PM calls for fresh election on August 3

Thailand’s caretaker Prime Minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan on Tuesday called for fresh polls to be held on August 3 in a bid to end the …

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