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From the pyramids to Stonehenge – were prehistoric people astronomers?

Ever since humans could look up to see the sky, we have been amazed by its beauty and untold mysteries. Naturally then, astronomy is often described as the oldest of the sciences, inspiring people fo…

Why Europe's wars of religion put 40,000 'witches' to a terrible death

The incredible journey of the first African tortoise that arrived in Europe

About 95 million years ago, a river turtle adapted to marine environments and made an extraordinary migration from the ancient continent of Gondwana, which grouped what is now Africa and South Americ…

UN demands America end 'barbaric' use of death penalty

India: Gopal Gandhi opposes death penalty in all cases

UN Chief Calls for Preventive Measures, Treatment to Address Global Drug Problem

Mumbai 1993 blasts: Abu Salem to escape noose

Portugal military chief resigns over remark on gay soldiers

Lisbon: Portugal's armed forces chief General Carlos Jeronimo has resigned, the presidency said, days after being summoned to explain comments about gay soldiers made by the deputy head of the mi…
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