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Hitler’s phone sells for more than $240,000
Originally a black Bakelite phone, later painted crimson and engraved with Hitler’s name, the relic was found in the Nazi…
Secret Service probes object thrown at Trump motorcade
The US Secret Service launched an investigation Friday, after an object was hurled at Donald Trump’s motorcade as it traveled…
Hitler lookalike arrested in Austria
Austrian police arrested an Adolf Hitler lookalike Monday after he was spotted wandering around the Nazi dictator´s hometown sporting his…
Yale to change name of college tied to 19th century slavery defender
Yale University will change the name of its Calhoun College after protesters said the Ivy League school should drop the…
Kenyan MP calls for sex boycott until men register to vote
A Kenyan opposition MP has urged fellow women to impose a sex boycott until their men register to vote in…
Morocco bans production and sale of burqas: reports
Morocco has banned the production and sale of burqa full-face Muslim veils, apparently for security reasons, media reports said Tuesday.…
Queen Elizabeth II almost shot by her own guardsman
The Queen Elizabeth II was once found strolling palace gardens at 3am by a guardsman, who told her: “Bloody hell,…
New York thieves net $6 mn in jewelry on New Year’s Eve
Thieves rang in the new year in New York with a $6 million jewelry heist close to where thousands of…
Hollywood sign changed to ‘Hollyweed’
A prankster managed to change the iconic sign overlooking Los Angeles early Sunday to read "Hollyweed," said L.A. Police Officer…