Philippines mulls pullout of Syria peacekeepers The Philippine foreign secretary says he is recommending to President Benigno Aquino III to pull out all Filipino U.N. peacekeepers from the Golan Heights following the abduction of four by Syrian rebels. More
8 die in clothing factory fire in Bangladesh as Rana Plaza toll passes 900 Eight people were killed when a fire swept through a clothing factory in Bangladesh, police and an industry association official said on Thursday, as the death toll from the collapse of another factory building two weeks ago climbed above 900. More
China: Three teenagers detained in Handan over classmate's death Authorities in the northern Chinese city of Handan have detained three teenage boys over the brutal death of their classmate, local media report. The case of the 13-year-old boy, identified only ... 03/17/2024 - 10:59 pm | View Link
What is happening with the Uighurs in China? Members of the Muslim minority say they were detained, interrogated and beaten because of their religion. Many say it is clear-- they were interned, not “re-educated.” There are around 11 ... 10/30/2023 - 4:48 am | View Link
Kate Middleton’s life changed significantly when she married Prince William in 2011, having met while studying at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
Now Princess of Wales and next in line to be Queen, Kate married into a generationally wealthy family whose working members get official expenses covered by proceeds from their vast land holdings, and she and her husband have only gotten wealthier during their marriage.
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