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3D skulls from Henry VIII's doomed warship placed online
AFP, Published on 05/09/2016
» LONDON - British archaeologists on Monday published detailed 3D models of skulls and artefacts found on board English king Henry VIII's warship as part of a digital experiment designed to share knowledge of major historical finds.
Formula One title contest may be decided by clutch controls
AFP, Published on 05/09/2016
» MONZA (ITALY) - The outcome of this year's drivers world championship may be decided by the capricious nature of Mercedes' clutches unless the team finds a reliable solution to its ongoing poor starts.
Thai stocks fall as Asean markets end mixed
Published on 05/09/2016
» Southeast Asian markets closed mixed on Monday with Thailand falling the most after heavy domestic fund selling, while financials supported gains in Singapore.
Twin bombings in Afghanistan kill 5
Published on 05/09/2016
» KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - Afghan officials say twin bombings near the Defence Ministry in the capital have killed at least five people.
Philippines' Duterte calls Barack Obama 'son of a whore'
AFP, Published on 05/09/2016
» DAVAO (PHILIPPINES) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte called Barack Obama a "son of a whore" on Monday as he vowed not to be lectured by the US leader on human rights when they meet in Laos.
Twin Taliban blasts in Kabul kill at least nine
AFP, Published on 05/09/2016
» KABUL - At least nine people were killed Monday when two Taliban suicide bombers on foot struck close to the defence ministry in Kabul during late afternoon rush hour, the latest assault on the Afghan capital.
Merkel vows to 'win back trust' after poll loss blamed on migrant crisis
AFP, Published on 05/09/2016
» HANGZHOU (CHINA) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed Monday to "win back trust" of voters over the handling of the migrant crisis after her party lost against the right-wing populist AfD in state elections.
Russia, Saudi agree cooperation on oil price but not freeze
AFP, Published on 05/09/2016
» HANGZHOU (CHINA) - The world's two biggest oil producers Saudi Arabia and Russia said Monday they had agreed to "act together" to try to stabilise oil prices, but failed to make headway on a production freeze.
3D skulls from Henry VIII's warship placed online
AFP, Published on 05/09/2016
» LONDON - British archaeologists on Monday published detailed 3D models of skulls and artefacts found on board English king Henry VIII's warship as part of a digital experiment designed to share knowledge of major historical finds.
Construction site collapses in Tel Aviv, killing 2
Published on 05/09/2016
» TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - A multilevel parking garage under construction in the city of Tel Aviv collapsed on Monday, killing at least two people and injuring about 17 others, Israeli police and rescuers said, as rescue teams worked frantically to locate several people believed trapped under the rubble.