Mystery statue unearthed at Sardis archaeological dig
Researchers with the long-running Harvard - Cornell Archaeological Exploration of Sardis have unearthed a larger-than-life statue estimated to be nearly 2,500 years old.
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The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.
US removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list, lifting major investment obstacle Reuters
Federer playing Flushing Meadows exhibition in long overdue US Open sendoff Reuters
Britain, France pledge stronger support as Ukraine marks Independence Day Reuters
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