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Prehistoric nuclear family is unearthed
The remains in a central Germany grave may be the earliest evidence of people living together as a family.
A Stone Age burial in central Germany has yielded the earliest evidence of people living together as a family.
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Remains of astronomer Copernicus identified
Researchers matched DNA of skeletal remains found in a cathedral in Poland with hairs retrieved from one of Copernicus' books.
Researchers said Thursday they have identified the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus by comparing DNA from a skeleton found in a church to hairs retrieved from one of the 16th century astronomer's books.
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Putin vows to protect Russia's economy
Russians fear a return to financial chaos. The current economic uncertainty is seen as a test of Putin's authority in Russia.
In a nationally televised show of unruffled resolve, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to protect an increasingly anxious country from a return to economic chaos.
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Sudan: Hague prosecutor seeks Darfur rebel leaders
The International Criminal Court prosecutor at The Hague requested arrest warrants for three Darfur rebel commanders, accusing them of storming an African Union camp and killing 12 peacekeepers.
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Envoy reports 'quantum leap' in Russia-Georgia talks
Feuding neighbors make progress on border, refugee issues.
Mediators succeeded Wednesday in getting direct talks going between Russia and Georgia, pressing the two neighbors to resolve security and refugee issues from their August war.
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Spain: Officials say captured man is ETA's leader / Colombia: Seven are arrested in investment scheme / Ireland: Flight attendant helped pilot land 767
SPAIN Officials say captured man is ETA's leader
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Cleveland Museum of Art will return artifacts to Italy
The Cleveland Museum of Art agreed Wednesday to return 14 ancient treasures, including Etruscan jewelry and a Medieval cross, that authorities say were looted or stolen from Italy.
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Europe: Stem cells used to make windpipe / India: 21 Muslims tortured, rights group says / France: Dominique de Villepin charged in slander case
EUROPE Stem cells used to make windpipe
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A guide to the U.S. security agreement with Iraq
As Iraq's parliament plans to vote on a deal that would set Dec. 31, 2011, as the end date for U.S. occupation, The Times answers questions about the pact.
Iraq's parliament Monday began considering a security agreement that will determine the future of American forces in the country and, if approved, set Dec. 31, 2011, as the end date for the U.S. occupation of Iraq. The Cabinet approved the pact Sunday. The next step is a vote on the accord by the 275-seat legislature, expected in the next week. Here are answers to some of the questions most often asked about the pact.
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