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| "Pink Panther" jewel thief escapes Swiss jail Friday, Jul 26, 2013 09:33 AM PDT ZURICH (Reuters) - Armed men have broken a member of the so-called Pink Panther gang of jewel thieves out of a Swiss prison, police said on Friday. Bosnian gang member Poparic Milan escaped the jail in the Swiss canton of Vaud on Thursday night, along with another prisoner, after accomplices in two vehicles forced their way through a gate and fired at prison guards. ... Full Story | Top |
| Turkey frees bird accused of spying for Israel Friday, Jul 26, 2013 09:16 AM PDT ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish authorities detained a bird on suspicion it was spying for Israel, but freed it after X-rays showed it was not embedded with surveillance equipment, newspapers said on Friday. The kestrel aroused suspicion because of a metal ring on its foot carrying the words "24311 Tel Avivunia Israel", prompting residents in the village of Altinayva to hand it over to the local governor. ... Full Story | Top |
| With Pope in town, ribald Rio a land of outdoor confessionals Friday, Jul 26, 2013 12:51 AM PDT  By Paulo Prada RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Ah, Rio. The sun. The sand. The absolution. Often, tourists and travelers leave this hedonist hotspot with a feeling of guilt. This week, however, thousands of young visitors are dropping to their knees and asking for forgiveness. Never mind that they might still fall prey to the temptations of the famous nightclubs, bars and beaches of the coastal metropolis, let alone the allure of the many other young pilgrims gathered here for a week long visit by Pope Francis. ... Full Story | Top |
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