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Local media reported that the thieves were able to nab the paintings in less than three minutes and escape across the museum gardens.
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Mar 30
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Trump issues new threat to Iran's energy infrastructure if a ceasefire isn't reached 'shortly'
By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Mike Corder, Associated Press
Trump's new threat in a social media post and earlier comments in an interview with the Financial Times that suggested American troops could seize the country's Kharg Island oil export hub highlight a frequent tactic.
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Trump says he has 'no problem' with sanctioned Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade
By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
"We have a tanker out there. We don't mind having somebody get a boatload because they need… they have to survive," Trump told reporters as he flew back to Washington.
Mar 29
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North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of reaching U.S. mainland
By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press
While the test was in line with Kim's stated goal of acquiring more agile, hard-to-detect missiles targeting the U.S. and its allies, some experts speculate North Korea's claim may be an exaggeration.
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A Houthi missile attack on Israel raises concerns about Red Sea shipping routes being blocked
By Sami Magdy, Associated Press
A missile attack on Israel by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday raises concern that Tehran's proxies may again try to block Red Sea shipping routes.
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Stranded humpback whale in Germany's Baltic Sea weakens as hopes of its return to the Atlantic fade
By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press
A stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea looks weaker, and experts fear it won’t be able to find its way back to the Atlantic despite several attempts at its rescue this week.
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Europe seeks to increase deportations, quietly adopting Trump administration tactics
By Sam McNeil, Giada Zampano, Associated Press
The European Union is expanding its powers to track, raid and deport migrants to "return hubs″ in third countries in Africa and elsewhere, quietly adopting tactics of the Trump administration.
Mar 29
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World of Frozen opens in Disneyland Paris
By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
World of Frozen, an immersive land themed to the blockbuster animated franchise, opened Sunday as a centerpiece of a 2 billion euro ($2.18 billion) transformation at Disneyland Paris.
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Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at church in Jerusalem
By Melanie Lidman, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Jerusalem's major holy sites, including the church, are closed because of the ongoing Iran war, as the city has come under frequent fire from Iranian missiles.
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Iran warns U.S. ground troops would be 'set on fire' and Pakistan says it will host U.S.-Iran talks
By Munir Ahmed, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Associated Press
Pakistan announced Sunday that it will soon host talks between the U.S. and Iran, though there was no immediate word from Washington or Tehran, and it was unclear whether the talks would be direct or indirect.
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