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After Assad's Fall, Syrian Opposition Flag Unfurled At Athens Embassy
The Syrian opposition flag was unfurled at the Syrian embassy in Athens on Sunday, hours after Islamist-led rebels declared they had taken Damascus, ending the rule of President Bashar al-Assad.
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EasyJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Athens After Passengers Brawl Mid-Air
Despite cabin crew and passengers' efforts to calm the situation, the disruptive man refused to comply.
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"Prepare For Attack, Best Regards": Iran-Backed Houthis Issue E-Mail Warning To Ships
On a warm spring night in Athens, shortly before midnight, a senior executive at a Greek shipping company noticed an unusual email had landed in his personal inbox.
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Sunken Village Emerges Amidst Greece's Record Drought
Record-breaking temperatures and prolonged drought in Greece have exposed a sunken village in Athens' main reservoir for the first time in 30 years.
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Mark Your Calendar for Aug 24 to Witness a Stunning Planet Parade Featuring 6 Planets in the Sky
On August 24, skywatchers will be treated to an impressive planetary parade featuring six planets: Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, Mars, and Mercury. This alignment, occurring in the early morning hours, will provide a unique viewing opportunity. In the US, the best time to catch the spectacle is between 5:45 a.m. ET and sunrise at 6:15 a.m. ET. ...
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Body Found Inside Burned-Out Athens Factory As Wildfire Continues To Spread
A woman's body was found early Tuesday inside a burned-out Athens factory, state news agency ANA said, in what is believed to be the first reported death from a disastrous wildfire that has scorched the city's northeastern suburbs.
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Thousands Flee Their Homes After Wildfires Bear Down On Greek Capital
Thousands of people fled their homes around Athens on Monday, including in the historic town of Marathon, as strong winds fanned a wall of wildfire flames closer to the Greek capital.
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Residents Flee As Greece Wildfires Spread Despite "Superhuman" Efforts
Greece ordered the evacuation of hospitals and homes near Athens Monday as wildfires spread despite "superhuman" efforts to combat the flames, the fire brigade said.
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How Noah Lyles Beat Kishane Thompson To Men's 100m Gold Despite Both Clocking 9.79 Seconds
The result made Lyles the first American, male or female, to win the event since Justin Gatlin took gold in the 2004 Athens Games.
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Paris Olympics 2024: Pierre De Coubertin - The Greatest Forgotten Hero
Pierre de Coubertin was a co-founder of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Athens hosted the first ever Olympic Games in 1896.
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Acropolis In Athens Shut For Several Hours Daily. Heat Is The Reason
Greece's most visited tourist attraction, the Athens Acropolis, is to close during the hottest hours of Wednesday, authorities said as a heatwave scorches the country.
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Greece Shuts More Tourist Sites Amid Scorching Heat Wave
Greece shut more ancient tourist sites in Athens on Thursday and elderly people took refuge at designated air-conditioned spots as the first heatwave of the summer persisted for a third day.
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After Athens Vacay, Here's What Samantha Ruth Prabhu Was Up To. See Post
"Boo," Samantha captioned the post
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From Eating Greek Food To Visiting The Acropolis, Take Travel Tips From Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Athens Birthday Trip
Here's what more you can do when visiting Athens, just like Samantha Ruth Prabhu
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Eat, Slay, Travel, Repeat - Inside Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Athens Album
Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared happy pictures from Greece
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After Assad's Fall, Syrian Opposition Flag Unfurled At Athens Embassy
The Syrian opposition flag was unfurled at the Syrian embassy in Athens on Sunday, hours after Islamist-led rebels declared they had taken Damascus, ending the rule of President Bashar al-Assad.
-
EasyJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Athens After Passengers Brawl Mid-Air
Despite cabin crew and passengers' efforts to calm the situation, the disruptive man refused to comply.
-
"Prepare For Attack, Best Regards": Iran-Backed Houthis Issue E-Mail Warning To Ships
On a warm spring night in Athens, shortly before midnight, a senior executive at a Greek shipping company noticed an unusual email had landed in his personal inbox.
-
Sunken Village Emerges Amidst Greece's Record Drought
Record-breaking temperatures and prolonged drought in Greece have exposed a sunken village in Athens' main reservoir for the first time in 30 years.
-
Mark Your Calendar for Aug 24 to Witness a Stunning Planet Parade Featuring 6 Planets in the Sky
On August 24, skywatchers will be treated to an impressive planetary parade featuring six planets: Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, Mars, and Mercury. This alignment, occurring in the early morning hours, will provide a unique viewing opportunity. In the US, the best time to catch the spectacle is between 5:45 a.m. ET and sunrise at 6:15 a.m. ET. ...
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Body Found Inside Burned-Out Athens Factory As Wildfire Continues To Spread
A woman's body was found early Tuesday inside a burned-out Athens factory, state news agency ANA said, in what is believed to be the first reported death from a disastrous wildfire that has scorched the city's northeastern suburbs.
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Thousands Flee Their Homes After Wildfires Bear Down On Greek Capital
Thousands of people fled their homes around Athens on Monday, including in the historic town of Marathon, as strong winds fanned a wall of wildfire flames closer to the Greek capital.
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Residents Flee As Greece Wildfires Spread Despite "Superhuman" Efforts
Greece ordered the evacuation of hospitals and homes near Athens Monday as wildfires spread despite "superhuman" efforts to combat the flames, the fire brigade said.
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How Noah Lyles Beat Kishane Thompson To Men's 100m Gold Despite Both Clocking 9.79 Seconds
The result made Lyles the first American, male or female, to win the event since Justin Gatlin took gold in the 2004 Athens Games.
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Paris Olympics 2024: Pierre De Coubertin - The Greatest Forgotten Hero
Pierre de Coubertin was a co-founder of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Athens hosted the first ever Olympic Games in 1896.
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Acropolis In Athens Shut For Several Hours Daily. Heat Is The Reason
Greece's most visited tourist attraction, the Athens Acropolis, is to close during the hottest hours of Wednesday, authorities said as a heatwave scorches the country.
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Greece Shuts More Tourist Sites Amid Scorching Heat Wave
Greece shut more ancient tourist sites in Athens on Thursday and elderly people took refuge at designated air-conditioned spots as the first heatwave of the summer persisted for a third day.
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After Athens Vacay, Here's What Samantha Ruth Prabhu Was Up To. See Post
"Boo," Samantha captioned the post
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From Eating Greek Food To Visiting The Acropolis, Take Travel Tips From Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Athens Birthday Trip
Here's what more you can do when visiting Athens, just like Samantha Ruth Prabhu
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Eat, Slay, Travel, Repeat - Inside Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Athens Album
Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared happy pictures from Greece
