US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says
Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.
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Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.
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Italy recovers Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse works stolen from museum Reuters
The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.
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