Indonesian "kris" added to World Heritage list

Previously the kris was used to fight, now only for the decoration, the collection or the religious ceremony/culture..."Denpasar (ANTARA) - UNESCO (UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has named...

Courthouse denies entry to Sikh man wearing kirpan

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorI put it this way, if you sleep with it, make love with it, shower with it, take a hot dump with it, fine,maybe we can allow it, but again reasonable accomodation for...

Gun-toting teens terrorise drivers

A gang of gun-toting teens in a Volvo were allegedly carrying a shotgun, a samurai sword and a dagger while terrorising motorists on a freeway in Sydney's south, police say. Frightened drivers on the F6 freeway...

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Bulgarian archaeologist unearths dagger (AP)

" 1 hour, 1 minute ago SOFIA, Bulgaria - A 6-inch-long gold and platinum dagger believed to be 5,000 years-old has been unearthed in central Bulgaria, the archaeologist leading the excavations said Monday. Archaeologist Martin Hristov said his team discovered more than 500...

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...

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