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November 3

Archaeologists uncover massive stone ruins from ancient city that once rivaled Rome

Archaeologists recently discovered a massive 2,000-year-old stone basin in ancient Gabii, Italy, revealing early Roman public architecture from Rome's powerful rival city.

November 2

Dog tax slammed as 'short-sighted and unfair' as tourist hot spot aims for public-area cleanup

Italy's Bolzano province proposes taxing tourist dogs $2 per day to cover cleanup costs. Residents would pay over $100 annually in a controversial new "fido tax" policy.

November 1

Former Miss Venezuela blames 'socialism and open borders' for her country's devastating collapse

Former Miss Venezuela Carmen Maria Montiel, now a Republican congressional candidate, blames socialism for her country's decline from oil-rich prosperity to poverty.

November 1

Medieval English castle linked to Hadrian's Wall hits market for lofty sum, but there's a catch

Bellister Castle in Northumberland, England, is hitting the market for about $3.34 million, but there's a catch. It's a National Trust lease ending in 2145, not a traditional sale.

October 30

Samaritan's Purse sends 757 airlift to Jamaica in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

Samaritan's Purse sent its first relief airlift to Jamaica on Thursday in the aftermath of the disastrous Hurricane Melissa, which hit Jamaica and other Caribbean nations this week. (Courtesy of Samaritan's Purse)

October 30

Over 100 killed in Brazil’s deadliest police raid as Rio authorities battle drug gangs in favelas

Brazil’s deadliest police raid left 132 dead in Rio de Janeiro as officers clashed with gangs using drones and explosives in the city’s favelas.

October 30

Rio de Janeiro police storm favelas in deadliest police operation in history, killing over 100

Rio de Janeiro police battle drug gangs in the city's notorious favelas, in deadliest operation in Brazilian history. (ViralPress)

October 30

Rio de Janeiro police storm favelas in operation that kills 132

Rio de Janeiro police battle drug gangs in the city's notorious favelas, in deadliest operation in Brazilian history. (ViralPress)

October 30

Drone footage shows Hurricane Melissa devastation in Jamaica

Aerial footage shows homes destroyed in Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. (Credit: APTN)

October 30

Popular travel destination loses mosquito-free status after insects spotted

Mosquitoes were discovered in Iceland for the first time, potentially ending the country's mosquito-free status, adding to its unique profile as a travel destination.