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Ancient tomb sites uncovered in Syria
SWEIDA, Syria, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Six archaeological tombs and antique finds dating back to the Byzantine and Roman eras were unearthed by scientific excavations in Syria, scientists said.

Egyptian artifacts recovered from bank
CAIRO, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A collection of Egyptian artifacts found in the vault of the national bank has been given to Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, officials say.

Report says Kuwaitis abuse health system
KUWAIT CITY, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Kuwaitis are allegedly abusing their healthcare system, which pays all expenses for treatment abroad for the patient and companions, a doctor charged.

Asian taste for soup endangers sharks
CAIRO, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Egypt says six Yemeni fishing boats captured in its waters might have escaped notice but for their cargo -- 20 tons of dead sharks, caught just for their fins.

'Pristine' Earth impact crater discovered
CAIRO, July 23 (UPI) -- Scientists say a meteoric impact crater found in the remote Egyptian desert may be the best-preserved ever found on Earth.

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