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New Magnetic Survey Unveils Hidden Structures in Ancient Assyrian Capital of Khorsabad
A recent magnetic survey of the ancient Assyrian capital of Khorsabad has revealed several hidden structures, including a villa with 127 rooms, royal gardens, and a water gate. These findings, which were made without excavation, challenge previous assumptions that the city, founded by Sargon II, was incomplete and largely abandoned. The survey was ...
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World War II Bomb Defused Near Landmark New Greek Park
A World War II bomb was defused Thursday near a landmark new park worksite on the coast of Greek capital Athens, with a local official warning more could be found.
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Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates, Authorities Enforce Ban on Coal Usage
This action comes as part of the government's pollution control plan known as the 'Graded Response Action Plan' (GRAP) which is implemented in Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution during the winter season.
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Queen Elizabeth's Coffin Leaves Balmoral Castle
The coffin carrying the body of Queen Elizabeth II left her beloved Balmoral Castle on Sunday, beginning a six-hour journey to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.
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More Electric Vehicles Registered In Delhi Than CNG Vehicles Since EV Policy Launch: Report
A year since the Delhi EV Policy was launched, sales of electric vehicles in the national capital have seen a steady rise, overshadowing CNG-powered vehicles.
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500 Kg WW II Bomb Found In Germany's Frankfurt Safely Detonated
A massive World War II bomb found in Germany's financial capital Frankfurt was safely detonated in the early hours of Thursday, the city's fire service said, allowing tens of thousands of evacuated residents to return to their homes.
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Government Sanctions 5,595 Electric Buses For Public Transport In 64 Cities Under FAME II
The central government has sanctioned the use of 5,595 electric buses in 64 cities for intracity and intercity public transportation under the FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacture of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles) scheme in India. The Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises had invited expression of interest (EoI) from cities with ...
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Pro-Putin Bikers Form "European Branch" In Slovakia; EU Members Concerned
The pro-Kremlin Night Wolves bikers have set up a "European branch" just northeast of the Slovak capital Bratislava, triggering concern in the EU and NATO member. Fiercely loyal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the bikers cross Europe each year to celebrate the anniversary of the Soviet World War II victory on May 9.
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Highlights: PM Modi's Historic Visit To Palestine, UAE, Oman Begins With Stopover At Jordan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-nation visit starting today. During his visit, PM Modi will visit Palestine, via the Jordanian capital Amman. The prime minister's office expressed gratitude to King Abdullah II of Jordan for facilitating the transit. PM Modi will meet the King of Jordan before leaving for the city of Ramallah, in the West...
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Tokyo Simulates First Military Attack Since WW II Amid North Korea Threat
Hundreds of Tokyo residents scrambled for cover Monday in the Japanese capital's first evacuation drill for a military attack since World War II, amid ongoing tensions over North Korea's nuclear programme.
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Jordan's King Abdullah Tells Mike Pence Of Concern Over Jerusalem
Jordan's King Abdullah II on Sunday voiced "concerns" over Washington's controversial recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital as US Vice President Mike Pence visited Amman during an uncomfortable Middle East tour.
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PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute To World War II Victims In St Petersburg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid floral tributes to the victims of the World War II at the historic Piskarevskoe Memorial Cemetery in St Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia.
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Poland's Capital Warsaw Is No Longer A Tale Of Two Cities
The Polish capital is a city divided: by a river, by history, by reputation. For years, the right side of the wide Vistula waterway was known for murder and mayhem, while all the power and money went to the left. Not so anymore.
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Sunken World War II Bomb Found In Germany's Financial Capital
Residents of Germany's financial capital, Frankfurt, will have to do without their Sunday stroll or jog along the river while explosives experts recover and defuse an aerial bomb from World War II.
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Air India Expands 'Spot Fares' Scheme To 7 More Routes
Air India will offer last minute ticket prices equivalent to AC II tier fares of Rajdhani trains on seven additional routes including from the national capital to Ahmedabad, Goa and Hyderabad.
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New Magnetic Survey Unveils Hidden Structures in Ancient Assyrian Capital of Khorsabad
A recent magnetic survey of the ancient Assyrian capital of Khorsabad has revealed several hidden structures, including a villa with 127 rooms, royal gardens, and a water gate. These findings, which were made without excavation, challenge previous assumptions that the city, founded by Sargon II, was incomplete and largely abandoned. The survey was ...
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World War II Bomb Defused Near Landmark New Greek Park
A World War II bomb was defused Thursday near a landmark new park worksite on the coast of Greek capital Athens, with a local official warning more could be found.
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Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates, Authorities Enforce Ban on Coal Usage
This action comes as part of the government's pollution control plan known as the 'Graded Response Action Plan' (GRAP) which is implemented in Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution during the winter season.
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Queen Elizabeth's Coffin Leaves Balmoral Castle
The coffin carrying the body of Queen Elizabeth II left her beloved Balmoral Castle on Sunday, beginning a six-hour journey to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.
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More Electric Vehicles Registered In Delhi Than CNG Vehicles Since EV Policy Launch: Report
A year since the Delhi EV Policy was launched, sales of electric vehicles in the national capital have seen a steady rise, overshadowing CNG-powered vehicles.
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500 Kg WW II Bomb Found In Germany's Frankfurt Safely Detonated
A massive World War II bomb found in Germany's financial capital Frankfurt was safely detonated in the early hours of Thursday, the city's fire service said, allowing tens of thousands of evacuated residents to return to their homes.
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Government Sanctions 5,595 Electric Buses For Public Transport In 64 Cities Under FAME II
The central government has sanctioned the use of 5,595 electric buses in 64 cities for intracity and intercity public transportation under the FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacture of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles) scheme in India. The Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises had invited expression of interest (EoI) from cities with ...
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Pro-Putin Bikers Form "European Branch" In Slovakia; EU Members Concerned
The pro-Kremlin Night Wolves bikers have set up a "European branch" just northeast of the Slovak capital Bratislava, triggering concern in the EU and NATO member. Fiercely loyal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the bikers cross Europe each year to celebrate the anniversary of the Soviet World War II victory on May 9.
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Highlights: PM Modi's Historic Visit To Palestine, UAE, Oman Begins With Stopover At Jordan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-nation visit starting today. During his visit, PM Modi will visit Palestine, via the Jordanian capital Amman. The prime minister's office expressed gratitude to King Abdullah II of Jordan for facilitating the transit. PM Modi will meet the King of Jordan before leaving for the city of Ramallah, in the West...
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Tokyo Simulates First Military Attack Since WW II Amid North Korea Threat
Hundreds of Tokyo residents scrambled for cover Monday in the Japanese capital's first evacuation drill for a military attack since World War II, amid ongoing tensions over North Korea's nuclear programme.
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Jordan's King Abdullah Tells Mike Pence Of Concern Over Jerusalem
Jordan's King Abdullah II on Sunday voiced "concerns" over Washington's controversial recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital as US Vice President Mike Pence visited Amman during an uncomfortable Middle East tour.
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PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute To World War II Victims In St Petersburg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid floral tributes to the victims of the World War II at the historic Piskarevskoe Memorial Cemetery in St Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia.
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Poland's Capital Warsaw Is No Longer A Tale Of Two Cities
The Polish capital is a city divided: by a river, by history, by reputation. For years, the right side of the wide Vistula waterway was known for murder and mayhem, while all the power and money went to the left. Not so anymore.
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Sunken World War II Bomb Found In Germany's Financial Capital
Residents of Germany's financial capital, Frankfurt, will have to do without their Sunday stroll or jog along the river while explosives experts recover and defuse an aerial bomb from World War II.
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Air India Expands 'Spot Fares' Scheme To 7 More Routes
Air India will offer last minute ticket prices equivalent to AC II tier fares of Rajdhani trains on seven additional routes including from the national capital to Ahmedabad, Goa and Hyderabad.
