Aerosmith to say 'Aero-Vederci' with 2017 European tour

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. rockers Aerosmith, together for some 45 years, will embark on a "farewell" European tour next year, the group said on Monday, kicking off the series of shows in Israel.

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French foie gras makers worry as bird flu spreads in Europe

PARIS (Reuters) - New outbreaks in Europe of a severe strain of bird flu pose a fresh worry for French foie gras producers, already reeling from lost sales last year when the virus emerged in...

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Drones fly over ancient Nimrud to help secure Assyrian ruins

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi soldiers began painstaking work on Monday to secure the remains of the 3,000-year-old city of Nimrud, a day after driving out Islamic State militants who overran and...

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Oscar winner Ennio Morricone honors homeless at Vatican concert

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Homeless people were the guests of honor on Saturday night at a special benefit concert in the Vatican conducted by Oscar winning composer Ennio Morricone.

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Venetians pack their bags as tourism takes its toll

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Dozens of Venetians waved maroon and yellow flags and carried empty suitcases on Saturday during a symbolic demonstration to highlight an exodus of residents from the lagoon...

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Vintage biplanes attempt Greece-South Africa imperial route

ATHENS (Reuters) - Twelve vintage biplanes from the 1920s and 1930s set off from the Greek island of Crete on Saturday bound for South Africa for a 12,800-kilometre (8,000-mile) race never attempted...

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Bowie artworks fetch $30 million in first round of auction

LONDON (Reuters) - A first auction of items from late rock star David Bowie's private art collection has fetched more than $30 million, with some going far above their estimated prices.

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