Unearthed Roman sarcophagus may hold St Paul remains
Vatican experts announced the discovery of a white marble sarcophagus beneath Rome’s second largest basilica believed to be the final resting place of St Paul. They aim to examine it more closely after freeing it from plaster and debris. In separate notes on privacy, the NSA said 39 documents mention Princess Diana but did not target her communications. The Scotland Yard report is due Thursday.
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Getty Museum to return two Greek antiquities
Greece and the J Paul Getty Museum settled a decade long dispute, agreeing to return a gold wreath and a marble bust to Greece. An agreement in principle was announced in Athens and Los Angeles, with a formal pact to follow. The case follows Greece's broader push to reclaim looted artifacts as a criminal investigation continues.
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Three Palestinian children killed in Gaza drive by shooting
In Gaza City gunmen in two vehicles opened fire on a family car killing three sons of a Palestinian security officer and their driver. The attack wounded four others and sparked protests by Fatah supporters while Hamas denied involvement and promised an investigation. The slayings deepen tensions between Hamas and Fatah amid calls for elections and a split government.
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Pinochet death divides Chile as mourners honor him
Thousands paid respects as Gen Augusto Pinochet’s coffin was viewed in the military ceremony amid clashes that left 43 police injured and 99 demonstrators arrested. The scene highlighted bitter splits over his 17 year dictatorship and the controversial end to his rule.
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Iran hosts Holocaust deniers conference in Tehran
Iran opened a two day gathering featuring 67 participants from 30 countries including David Duke to debate whether the Nazi genocide occurred. Organizers frame it as scholarly but critics call it antisemitic propaganda and dangerous doubt of Holocaust facts.
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