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17 mummies from Greco-Roman period discovered in Egypt

17 mummies from Greco-Roman period discovered in Egypt

At least 17 mummies have been discovered in an ancient burial site in Egypt. The crypt lies eight meters below ground and was detected using radar. It contains sarcophagi, several baboon coffins and papyrus scrolls. The mummies are believed to be from the Greco-Roman period starting in 332 BC.Egypt hopes the discovery will spark a renewed interest in the country as a tourist destination.
May 14, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Portugal wins Eurovision Song Contest for first time in 53 years

Portugal wins Eurovision Song Contest for first time in 53 years

Portugal has won the 62nd Eurovision Song Contest. It is the first time in Eurovision history the country has won. Singer Salvador Sobral received 785 points for his heartfelt ballad sung in Portuguese.Bulgaria came second with 615 points and Moldova came third with 374. UKs Lucie Jones came in at a respectable 15th place with 111 points.
May 14, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow

SHOCKING: Johnny Depp regrets becoming an actor

The Pirates of the Caribbean actor said, "I would have told my younger self to get out of this business immediately. I would have said, 'It's gonna get weird.'"
May 14, 2017
By Pinaz Kazi
NHS cyberattack: What you need to know

NHS cyberattack: What you need to know

As many as 45 NHS facilities were hit by a ransomware cyberattack on 12 May. The computer virus locked patient files, leaving healthcare services unable to treat many people.The Wanna Decryptor malware demanded $300 to unlock each computer. The virus may have exploited a Microsoft Windows flaw. Computers in up to 100 countries have been affected.It is unclear who is responsible, but the attack is believed to be criminal in nature, and not connected to a state actor.
May 13, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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