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Dublin thought a 13th-century Norman castle had been demolished about 150 years ago; a researcher has now shown its walls, courtyard and medieval features were hiding inside a university building all along

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Dublin thought a 13th-century Norman castle had been demolished about 150 years ago; a researcher has now shown its walls, courtyard and medieval features were hiding inside a university building all along

A medieval castle believed to have disappeared around 150 years ago has turned out to be hiding in plain sight inside a university building in Dublin, with researchers finding that its ancient walls and courtyard survived beneath the later structure.The discovery concerns Roebuck Castle on the Belfield campus of University College Dublin (UCD). The Norman … Read more

In 1967, Rolex made a rare yellow-gold Daytona with a Paul Newman dial; after more than 45 years in a family drawer, two sisters inherited it and it sold for CHF 1.143 million in Geneva

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In 1967, Rolex made a rare yellow-gold Daytona with a Paul Newman dial; after more than 45 years in a family drawer, two sisters inherited it and it sold for CHF 1.143 million in Geneva

The watch had been left forgotten in a drawer for more than 45 years. (Representational AI photo) A rare Rolex Daytona made in 1967 and kept in a family drawer for more than 45 years sold for CHF 1.143 million at auction in Geneva. The 18k yellow-gold watch, a Reference 6239 with a black and … Read more

We are opposed to US policy of imposing tariff for political reasons: Cuban envoy to India

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We are opposed to US policy of imposing tariff for political reasons: Cuban envoy to India

Bhubaneswar, Cuba’s Ambassador to India, Juan Carlos Marsán Aguilera, on Saturday said his country was opposed to the US policy of imposing tariffs on others for political reasons. We are opposed to US policy of imposing tariff for political reasons: Cuban envoy to India He, however, claimed the island nation maintains a cordial relationship with … Read more

Welcome tighter H-1B scrutiny, but not at the cost of American innovation: FIIDS

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Welcome tighter H-1B scrutiny, but not at the cost of American innovation: FIIDS

Washington, The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies has welcomed tighter scrutiny of H-1B visa applications, but cautioned that it should not come at the cost of American innovation, as jobs requiring highly specialised skills cannot always be filled immediately from the available domestic labour pool. Welcome tighter H-1B scrutiny, but not at the … Read more

Turkey says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defence pact

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Turkey says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defence pact

ANKARA, Sept 19 – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia may have military needs due to the ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthis and that Turkey was ready to help under a trilateral defence pact that also includes Pakistan. Turkey says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defence pact … Read more

Did Barack Obama try to ban Fox News from the White House? Fact checking claim amid Trump’s media ban

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Former US President Barack Obama attend the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11. (AFP)

Following President Donald Trump’s announcement Friday that he will ban three major US media outlets – Politico, MS Now and CNN- from the White House. As the decision faced criticism, aa section of Trump supporters claimed that even President Barack Obama had tried to ban Fox News in his second term. Former US President Barack … Read more

Saudi Arabia issues first alert in the capital since escalation, and other Mideast developments

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Saudi Arabia issues first alert in the capital since escalation, and other Mideast developments

Saudi Arabia warned of a “hostile aerial threat” and issued a string of emergency alerts across the kingdom overnight, including the first alert in its capital since an escalation in fighting with Iran-backed rebels in neighboring Yemen. Saudi Arabia issues first alert in the capital since escalation, and other Mideast developments Meanwhile, the head of … Read more

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi tells the AP that Iranians paying the price for war and repression

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Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi tells the AP that Iranians paying the price for war and repression

Iranians are suffering as economic misery and internal repression leave “no room for people to breathe” after 1½ years of warsIran’s most prominent human rights activist has told The Associated Press. Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi tells the AP that Iranians paying the price for war and repression Narges Mohammadi54, who was awarded the Nobel Peace … Read more

Lauren Boebert affair row: Florida Rep. breaks silence amid $200,000 hush money claim; ‘utterly false’

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Lauren Boebert denies a sworn ethics complaint alleging staff relationships and a $200,000 payment to one aide, calling allegations false. Photographer: Eric Lee/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

Rep. Lauren Boebert is denying a sworn ethics complaint that alleges she had sex with three congressional staffers and that an approximately $200,000 payment was made to one of them to prevent her from filing an ethics complaint. The complaint, dated September 17, was filed by David Wheeler of American Muckrakers with the U.S. House … Read more

Patrick Clancy speaks out after Lindsay Clancy mistrial, says ‘I did the best I could’ before children’s deaths

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Patrick Clancy says he did his best to support Lindsay Clancy and now lives with the loss of their three children.. (David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool) (David L. Ryan/Pool The Boston Gl)

Patrick Clancy says he believes he did “the best I could” while supporting his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, during her mental health struggles before she killed their three children in January 2023. Patrick Clancy says he did his best to support Lindsay Clancy and now lives with the loss of their three children.. (David L. Ryan/The … Read more