A tug-of-war over ancient treasures
Governments around the world are demanding museums return ancient art and antiquities, such as the Elgin Marbles, that they say were illegally taken
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France’s “millionaire’s tax” gets constitutional go-ahead
A 66-percent base tax rate on those earning more than $1.38M per year in France to move forward; businesses, soccer clubs irate
Repatriating art and antiquities
Government and museums become entangled over possession of ancient artworks
Suicide bomber strikes train station in Russia
At least 15 killed in Volgograd explosion in second deadly attack in three days as the country prepares to host the Winter Olympics
"White Army" marching toward disputed city in South Sudan
25,000-strong militia heads for provincial capital Bor, while tens of thousands seek refuge at U.N. camps
Thick ice forces rescue ship to turn back in Antarctic
Research ship has been trapped in ice for 5 days after blizzard froze it in place
The Uighurs of China
A look at the culture of northwest China's Uighur Autonomous Region
Famed French tightrope walker dead at 82
In his day, stuntman known as Henry's balanced above the Alps, Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls
At least 26 dead as fire sweeps express train in India
Passengers trapped when doors failed to open in two cars in southern India
Four U.S. military personnel released after being detained in Libya
Report says the four were held for some hours after being stopped while checking out potential evacuation routes for diplomats
American heiress stabbed to death in Honduras
Local singer arrested in slaying of Nedenia Post Dye, great-granddaughter of cereal company scion Marjorie Merriweather Post
Zimbabwe man fistfights crocodile to save child
Both man and his son were injured but survived the attack
Leading pro-Western pol killed in powerful Beirut blast
Mohamad Chatah was staunch foe of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which backs Syria's regime; he was also a former ambassador to U.S.
Okinawa governor green lights new U.S. military base
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says move is “absolutely critical” to U.S.’s “ongoing rebalance” in region
Defiant Greenpeace activists return from Russia
The 30-member group detained roughly 100 days for protesting Arctic drilling returns to the UK
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Trump touts imminent decision on potential new attack on Iran
Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in Florida
DOJ official resigns amid questions about "grand conspiracy" probe
3-year-old soccer star's mom speaks out about viral 911 call
Newly empowered Democrats could revive plans for court reforms
Judge blocks construction on Trump's 250-foot arch for now
Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past expectations
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