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Colombian police capture 121 members of criminal groups charged with extortion and kidnappings
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (99+ words) Colombian police capture 121 members of criminal groups charged with extortion and kidnappings'The Washington Post Colombian police say they have arrested 121 suspects in a nationwide crackdown on kidnapping and extortion tied to major criminal groups BOGOTA, Colombia " Colombian police on Tuesday…...
Falcons headed to Madrid for the NFL’s second ever regular season game in Spain
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (68+ words) Falcons headed to Madrid for the NFL's second ever regular season game in Spain'The Washington Post MADRID " The Atlanta Falcons will play in the second ever NFL regular season game in Madrid this year. The Falcons' opponent will be confirmed…...
Real Madrid lose second straight and miss chance to close gap on Liga leader Barcelona
19+ hour, 30+ min ago (83+ words) Real Madrid lose second straight and miss chance to close gap on Liga leader Barcelona'The Washington Post Real Madrid has lost to Getafe 1-0 and missed a chance to close the gap to La Liga leader Barcelona MADRID " Real Madrid lost…...
Massive locust swarms slam into cars in the Sahara
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (96+ words) Drivers crossing the Sahara encountered massive swarms of locusts slamming into their cars. "We went through a few intense locust swarms and happened to catch the worst one on my camera," said Salah Abdelhadi, who filmed the video. Locusts can…...
Norway's king is being discharged from a Spanish hospital after treatment for a skin infection
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (53+ words) Norway's king is being discharged from a Spanish hospital after treatment for a skin infection'The Washington Post OSLO, Norway " King Harald V of Norway is being discharged from a hospital in Spain's Canary Islands after treatment for a skin infection…...
Norwegian king will remain in Spanish hospital a few more days, doctor says
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (50+ words) Norwegian king will remain in Spanish hospital a few more days, doctor says'The Washington Post OSLO, Norway " Norway's king will remain in a hospital for a few more days for treatment and observation after being admitted during a vacation on…...
Antonio Tejero, leader of failed 1981 coup in Spain, dies at 93
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (92+ words) Antonio Tejero, leader of failed 1981 coup in Spain, dies at 93The Washington Post The revolt inspired fear that Francoist fascism had returned. Mr. Tejero died the same day the Spanish government declassified documents related to the coup. At 6:23 p.m. on Feb. 23, 1981, Spain's…...
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia reaches its peak with the completion of its soaring central tower
1+ week, 4+ day ago (112+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reached its maximum height with the placement of a…...
Polish bishop on trial over alleged delays in reporting claims of child abuse by priests
1+ week, 6+ day ago (98+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. A Polish bishop is facing trial for allegedly not immediately reporting child…...
Mourinho says it won't take 'miracle' to take down 'wounded king' Real Madrid in Champions League
2+ week, 1+ day ago (324+ words) Jos" Mourinho believes Real Madrid is "wounded" after the shock loss to Benfica and doesn't think it will take a miracle to stun the Spanish giant again in the Champions League . Benfica defeated Madrid 4-2 in the final round of the…...