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5 miners trapped deep underground after a mudslide at a South African diamond mine

Mine officials and a labor union say five miners are trapped deep underground at a South African diamond mine after a mudslide

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Former South Korean President Yoon faces verdict on rebellion charges

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law to suppress the opposition

Strong, ancient and still in demand: The story of Roman travertine

Long ago, when Romans wanted to build a new temple, they would head to the nearby quarries of Tivoli, chisel out blocks of porous rock called lapis tiburtinus - now known as travertine - and float the cargo downstream on rafts to craftsmen in town.

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US military ready for possible Iran strikes but Trump yet to make decision, reports say

Reports say move could come this weekend as White House urges Iran to ‘make a deal’ with Trump on nuclear programThe US military is ready for possible strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend, multiple news outlets reported Wednesday citing unnamed sources.However, the reports said, Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision on whether to carry out an attack. Trump has repeatedly demanded Iran cease its nuclear program, and has warned he intends to use force if no deal is reached. Continue reading...

Year of the fire horse - explained: the Chinese zodiac sign that’s all about intensity

Lunar new year has ushered in a rare zodiac symbol with a reputation for energy and independenceAs the lunar new year begins, the focus has turned to the Chinese zodiac and the arrival of the year of the fire horse – a rare pairing in the 60-year lunar cycle.Drawing on Chinese metaphysics, the fire horse blends the horse’s reputation for energy and independence with the intensity of the fire element, giving it a distinct place in the zodiac tradition. Continue reading...