US okays $1b arms sales; Pakistan to get Cobra helicopters

"WASHINGTON: The U.S. Defense Department said on Friday it approved sales of radar and aircraft upgrades, missiles and other equipment valued at $1.01 billion to four U.S. allies including Pakistan. The Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency said these U.S. allies...

Texan town sold on eBay for $3m

"A US town was sold for more than $3m on auction website eBay today. Albert, a 13 acre historic town in the heart of Texas Hill Country, is around 112km from the state capital, Austin, and includes a house, dance hall, tavern and a schoolhouse reportedly attended by former...

Millions Flock to Revamped Museum

"One of Scotland's leading museums has attracted more than three million visitors in its first year following a major refurbishment. New figures reveal that since Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum reopened, it logged 3,209,825 visits. Officials said this was more than...

Town all set to go loco!

"Work to turn Darlington's historic Railway Centre & Museum into a world-class visitor attraction is expected to get underway after Easter. Funding for the £1.7 million refurbishment of the Grade II listed Victorian station - home of the world's first passenger railway,...

The USS Intrepid Slides to Freedom

It has been a long ordeal for the retired aircraft carrier, until today it was stuck in the muck and mud of the Hudson River. But this time the tow to New Jersey was a success for the tugboat operators, and the...

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