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ON THIS DAY: Blondin’s tightrope walk across Niagara Falls (1859)

On this Day
On this day in 1859, French acrobat Jean-François Gravelet, better known by his stage name Blondin, became the first person to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope. The 35-year-old crossed...

How the US attack on Venezuela unfolded

International
After months of planning, US forces, with 150 jets taking off from 20 airbases, undertook an operation to seize Maduro. In a move that stunned...

Afghan suspect in National Guard shooting worked with US army and CIA

International
The Afghan national who shot at two National Guard soldiers in Washington had worked with US armed forces in Afghanistan before the US government...

ON THIS DAY: The Boston tea party (1773)

On this Day
On 16 December 1773, a defining moment in American history took place in Boston, Massachusetts, as American colonists staged a bold act of protest...

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Javokhir Sindarov: A grand return to Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Life
World Chess Championship challenger J. Sindarov returns to Cap...

US companies show growing interest in investing in Cyprus, government says

Cyprus
Cyprus is seeing increased interest from American companies looking...

UK considers cutting university tuition fees for EU students

International
The UK government is considering allowing European Union students...

Bank of Cyprus car auction offers vehicles starting at €500

Cyprus
A new car auction in Cyprus organised by Bank...
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