Biblical: Part Uncovered By Syrians Near Tartus Ancient Port Semira
Syrian archaeologists report uncovering a buried Mediterranean export port about 3000 years old near Tartus in northern Syria. Excavations reveal Phoenician, Assyrian, and Greek era finds dating to the second millennium BCE, indicating Semira's long trade links with Egypt and Hittite routes.
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Damascus
Rem
Eevpt
Suide
Saliry Abdul Hak
Government
Archaeological Department
Semira
Les
Tartus
Semiras
Sembra
Ty Hay
Egypt
Wihennen
Geisha Union Acts on Vice in Nagano Japan
The National Geisha union in Nagano moved to act against influx of prostitutes after last month’s anti prostitution law. At a Kami-Yamada Hot Springs resort convention they adopted reforms to polish arts, screen applicants’ backgrounds, and require strict examination of singing dancing and musical ability.
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Nagano
Japan
National-Geisha Union
Diet
Kami-Yemada Hot Springs
Brink's Boston Heist Moves on After Cooler Find
Investigators tied $1,219,000 Brink’s loot to a green metal beer cooler found during an FBI raid on a South End office. Two men were arrested and held for arraignment on accessory after the fact to robbery and receiving stolen goods. The bills match notes from the January 12, 1980 Brink’s courthouse heist in Boston’s North End. Ten masked suspects remain jailed in Massachusetts awaiting trial.
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Boston
FBI
Savage
North End
Massachusetts
Jordan Perry
Baltimore
Loaded Dice Trial Begins in Monte Carlo
Three Americans, Korean-born tensor Lee 60 a Los Angeles importer, Phillip Aggie 39 Fargo Native, and Ralph Shaker 40 West Covina Lebanon born, face charges of using loaded dice at Monte Carlo casino. Arrested Feb 22 in Cannes, accused of trying to defraud the casino during Feb 21 night with a string of rapid losses to divert suspicion. Authorities say players demanded new dice after the losses drew attention.
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Monte Carlo
Tensor Lee
Los Angeles
Phillip Aggie
Fargo
N.D
Lebanon
Ralph Shaker
West Covina
Calif
Lee
U.S
Albert S. Glattenburg
Cannes
Monaco
Se Sa
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