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How desi fabric worn by Jane Austen and French queen was killed by the BritishIndependence Day History: Dhaka muslin, known for its exceptional fineness, once fascinated European aristocracy including Marie Antoinette...- 2,800-yr-old Assyrian stone tablet unveiled at Iraqi museumThe tablet was recently returned by Italy to the Iraqi government. It bears the insignia of Shalmaneser III, the Assyrian king who ruled th...
- Archaeologists uncover 2,700-yr-old rock carvings from when Nineveh was the capital of ancient Assyrian empireAssyrian royal inscriptions often stress the violent side of empire.
- Gone in 60 secondsConversely, the looting and symbolic destruction of the Mosul Museum in February 2015 and of the site of Palmyra in April 2015, which were ...
- In a 'dangerous' land: tourists trickle back to IraqMost foreigners here since Saddam's ouster in a 2003 US-led invasion have worn army fatigues and carried guns -- but more recently there ha...
- Four PIOs nominated to Democratic Convention Standing CommitteesOne of the top fund-raisers for President Barack Obama and now Hillary Clinton, California-based Shefali Razdan Duggal has been nominated.
- Strategy to preserve heritage and traditional knowledge essential: Irina BokovaOne of Unesco's core roles is to coordinate the efforts of the international community, liaise with member states, as well as security and ...
- 2014: A politically eventful year for IndiaThe states of Jharkahand, Maharashtra and Haryana witnessed a regime change and Jammu and Kashmir saw a hung Parliament in the recent elect...
- Pack your bags for Baghdad? Iraq looks to tourismNow that insurgent attacks and sectarian bloodshed have ebbed over the past year, Iraq's govt is beginning to promote tourism. Cruise Liner...
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