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Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old Egyptian tomb belonging to an official described as the “keeper of the king’s secrets”; the burial contains clues to one of the kingdom’s most powerful officials

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Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old Egyptian tomb belonging to an official described as the “keeper of the king's secrets”; the burial contains clues to one of the kingdom's most powerful officials

It is reported that the tomb contains the remains of a funerary chapel and a false door, one of the most recognisable features of ancient Egyptian burial architecture. These structures were more than decorative elements. Beneath the ancient landscape of Saqqara, where generations of Egyptians buried their dead, archaeologists have uncovered a tomb that offers … Read more

Powerful storm pummels northeast US with rain, high winds

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Powerful storm pummels northeast US with rain, high winds

Heavy rain and strong winds battered the northeastern United States on Saturday as an unusually powerful autumn storm intensified, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and leaving tens of thousands of people without power. Powerful storm pummels northeast US with rain, high winds New York, Boston and Philadelphia were all in the firing line … Read more

Millions in US Northeast brace for powerful storm

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Millions in US Northeast brace for powerful storm

More than 40 million people in the northeastern United States braced Friday for heavy rain and strong winds as an unusually powerful storm for the season was forecast to crash into the region. Millions in US Northeast brace for powerful storm New York, Boston and Philadelphia were all in the firing line of the “Nor’easter” … Read more

Quote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: “Never follow the crowd, go where it’s…” – a powerful advice on success

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Quote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: "Never follow the crowd, go where it's…" - a powerful advice on success

Quote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger (Image: Wikipedia) Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s quote is a genuinely powerful reminder about individuality, courage and finding real opportunity precisely where other people are not already looking. “Never follow the crowd, go where it’s empty,” he wrote in his 2012 memoir, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story, a line … Read more

Quote of the day by Christopher Reeve: “The fact that I was in a wheelchair and dependent on others for…” – powerful words on disability and identity

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Quote of the day by Christopher Reeve: "The fact that I was in a wheelchair and dependent on others for…" - powerful words on disability and identity

Quote of the day by Christopher Reeve (Image: Wikipedia) Christopher Reeve‘s words speak to identity, courage and the real difference between physical limitation and personal strength. Best known for playing Superman on screen, Reeve became a wheelchair user in 1995 after a horse-riding accident left him paralysed from the neck down. “The fact that I … Read more

Nepal floods: Aerial views reveal trail of destruction after powerful surge of ice, mud and boulders

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Nepal floods: Aerial views reveal trail of destruction after powerful surge of ice, mud and boulders

Trail of devastation caused by floods Nepal came under the sudden force of a massive flood on Wednesday, leaving a trail of devastation as the Himalayan fury claimed at least 165 lives and left more than 1300 people missing.The Himalayan nation’s northern region bore the brunt of the disaster, with Rasuwa district on China-Nepal border … Read more

Texas wildfire jumps creeks and rivers as powerful winds drive rapid spread

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Texas wildfire jumps creeks and rivers as powerful winds drive rapid spread

The Ross Fire burns in Palo Pinto County, Texas. (Photo: AP) A fast-moving wildfire in north-central Texas has destroyed a family home and business property, burned buildings at a youth camp and forced evacuations across sparsely populated ranch country west of Fort Worth, while local ranchers opened barns for animals needing evacuation.The Ross Fire began … Read more

Quote of the day by Barack Obama: “If we aren’t willing to pay a price for our values, if we aren’t willing to…” – a powerful reminder about integrity

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Quote of the day by Barack Obama: "If we aren't willing to pay a price for our values, if we aren't willing to…" - a powerful reminder about integrity

Quote of the day by Barack Obama (AP photo) Barack Obama‘s words draw a genuinely sharp line between simply saying we believe in something, and actually standing by that belief once doing so becomes genuinely difficult. “If we aren’t willing to pay a price for our values, if we aren’t willing to make some sacrifices … Read more

Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice…” – a powerful lesson on confidence and strength

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Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: "A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice…" - a powerful lesson on confidence and strength

Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates Melinda French Gates’ words speak to something a great many people quietly recognise in themselves, the long, often uncomfortable journey towards genuine confidence, honest self-expression, and standing up for whatever actually matters to you. “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman,” she said. … Read more

Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake

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Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake

* Rescuers turn to recovering bodies as hope for survivors fades Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake * Over 290 killed and 320 still missing after Monday’s quake * Magnitude 7.4 quake destroyed thousands of homes in west * Crowds sleep in camps outdoors as buildings still unsafe By … Read more