Iraqi Ambassador To The U.S. Gives Statement On Hobby Lobbys Return Of Over 3,000 Ancient Artifacts

Iraqi Ambassador To The U.S. Gives Statement On Hobby Lobbys Return Of Over 3,000 Ancient Artifacts

Oklahoma-based retailer Hobby Lobby and amp;nbsp;returned thousands of ill-gotten artifacts and amp;nbsp;to Iraq, where they were smuggled out of, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In 2010, Hobby Lobby purchased over 5,500 and amp;nbsp;ancient items from United Arab Emirates dealers in Israel for $1.6 million, the Department of Justice said and amp;nbsp;in a statement. and amp;nbsp; May 3, 2018
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Journalist who flung shoes at George Bush could be next Iraq president

Just 10 years after the shoe-flinging incident, Iraqi broadcaster Muntadhar al-Zaidi has his eyes set on a seat in Iraq's Council of Representatives. The war-ravaged nation will hold elections May 12 for both president and PM and will elect 328 members to its Council of Representatives. May 2, 2018
ladakh snowfall, avalanche, soldiers death

Manali-Leh highway to reopen in 10 days

"The work to clear the snow is going on at a fast pace. If the weather remains favorable, traffic between Manali and Leh is likely to be restored in 10 days," Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Commander Col A.K. Awasthi told IANS May 2, 2018
Migrants From Caravan In Limbo As U.S. Says Border Crossing Full

Migrants From Caravan In Limbo As U.S. Says Border Crossing Full

About 50 people from a Central American migrant caravan including women, children and transgender individuals tried to seek U.S. asylum on April 29 but were not immediately allowed to cross the Mexico border because officials said the facility was full. About 20 people in the group were able to reach the final fence at the busy crossing, where they were watched by armed U.S. border guards who did not immediately open the gate. Apr 30, 2018