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AFP - A British team launched an attempt on Thursday to set a new land speed record with a rocket-powered car that could reach 1,000 miles per hour (1,600 kilometres per hour).
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Perhaps it was the exquisite cuisine, the fine wine or simply the pleasure of a stroll down the Champs-Elysees on a crisp autumn day.Whatever the reason, two Chinese officials have failed to return from visits to Paris, the official media have reported.Xin Weiming, the deputy governor...(more)
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Kyle Shephard wrapped his arm around his wife, Carol, as the jury returned to read the verdict yesterday in the Delaware County trial of William F. Smithson, the man accused in the murder of their son, Jason.
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The West Philadelphia man authorities allege is the "foot fetish rapist" was held for trial yesterday on sexual assault and other charges in six assaults where the victims were robbed, sexually assaulted, humiliated, taunted, and threatened with death.
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A South Philadelphia resident shot and killed a house-burglary suspect late Thursday after a scuffle in the renter's rowhouse in the 1900 block of Montrose Street, police said.
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As Philadelphia prepares to bury Sgt. Timothy Simpson on Monday - the fourth officer to die in the line of duty this year - some officers say they cannot recall a worse time in the city.
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WILMINGTON - A federal bankruptcy judge approved the sale of the Boscov's department store chain yesterday to Albert R. Boscov in a $305 million deal that is expected to result in the ouster of Boscov's nephew, Ken Lakin, as chief executive.
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Tight security will surround a parade in Belfast later for soldiers returning from operations, as republicans plan protests.
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A west African court has found Niger's government guilty of failing to protect a 12-year-old who was sold into slavery in a landmark decision that may offer hope to thousands of others who are enslaved in the region.Hadijatou Mani, who is now 24, had testified that...(more)
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AFP - Police on Friday launched an investigation into a suspicious car blaze near the West Yorkshire home of a member of the far-right British National Party (BNP).
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Gordon Brown yesterday said he felt confident that he has successfully enlisted the help of Gulf states for international plans for an emergency bail-out fund, with both Qatar and Saudi Arabia indicating they will offer funds when leaders of the 20 most developed countries meet in...(more)
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AP - Five migrants rescued after 15 days lost at sea ate their dead comrades to stay alive, a Dominican official said Sunday.
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