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Egypt opens $1 billion Grand Museum, displaying countless treasures for the first time

More than two decades and over $1 billion later, Egypt has officially opened the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), showcasing some 100,000 artifacts spanning seven millennia of history.

Iconic Notre Dame cathedral reopens in Paris 5 years after fire

Notre Dame Cathedral has officially reopened, five years after a devastating fire nearly destroyed the Gothic masterpiece.

Monsoon rains threaten 4,500-year-old world heritage site Mohenjo Daro in Pakistan

The catastrophic floods in Pakistan that killed hundreds of people, now threaten the iconic world heritage site of Mohenjo Daro dating back 4,500 years.

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US-Venezuela oil deal gives Washington access to 65 billion barrels

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an agreement giving the United States majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves, establishing a potentially far-reaching U.S. role in the country’s energy sector.