First $1 million find for U.S. Antiques Roadshow (Reuters)

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A woman who inherited some Chinese carved jade from her father has scored the first $1 million (601,557 pounds) appraisal from experts on the U.S. television program “Antiques Roadshow,” the producers said on Monday. more…

Jacksons win custody

Michael Jackson’s family have won temporary custody of the star’s children and estate as the first legal shots are fired in the fight arising from the icon’s death. more…

Mum of murdered boy found dead

THE mother of a boy whose body was found in an outback mine shaft has been found dead in her Perth home. more…

Zimbabwe gets $1.2bn loan from China

Zimbabwe has won $US950 million ($1.2 billion) in credit lines from China, the largest loan secured by the unity government since it was formed in February, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said. more…

Ex-officer claims police cover-up

A former royal protection officer accused of a £3m betting and property fraud says police covered up evidence showing he was not a criminal. more…

Jackson ticket offer for fans

Fans of Michael Jackson who bought tickets for his UK concerts have been offered a full refund or a souvenir ticket as an alternative. more…

Man had boss killed to save job – Spanish police (Reuters)

Reuters – Spanish police have arrested a man whom they suspect hired a contract killer to murder his boss in a desperate bid to avoid being laid off, newspaper El Pais reported on Tuesday. more…

First $1 million find for U.S. Antiques Roadshow (Reuters)

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A woman who inherited some Chinese carved jade from her father has scored the first $1 million (601,557 pounds) appraisal from experts on the U.S. television program “Antiques Roadshow,” the producers said on Monday. more…

Italy gas train derails and explodes, killing 15

VIAREGGIO, Italy (Reuters) – At least 15 people were killed and 50 injured overnight in Italy when a freight train hauling liquefied petroleum gas derailed and exploded as it passed their homes, officials said on Tuesday.

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Italy gas train derails and explodes, killing 15

VIAREGGIO, Italy (Reuters) – At least 15 people were killed and 50 injured overnight in Italy when a freight train hauling liquefied petroleum gas derailed and exploded as it passed their homes, officials said on Tuesday.

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