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Protests Follow Olympic Torch

Staff / Truthdig Apr 8, 2008 As the Olympic flame makes its way around the globe, pro-Tibet protesters have disrupted ceremonies in Greece, London and Paris. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Greek Firestorm Closes In on Olympia

Staff / Truthdig Aug 27, 2007 Wildfires are threatening Olympia, birthplace of the Olympics and home to some of Greece's most precious archaeological treasures, including relics from the Temple of Zeus. Authorities are battling fires throughout the country, and dozens of people have been killed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

French Royal Line Leads to India

Staff / Truthdig Mar 7, 2007 The eldest living descendant of France's King Henry IV appears to be a 48-year-old lawyer in Bhopal, India. Prince Michael of Greece "discovered" Balthazar Napoleon de Bourbon's ancestral ties while researching a book, though the supposed heir's family had previously attempted to gain recognition. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Grenade Attack on U.S. Embassy

Staff / Truthdig Jan 12, 2007 The United States Embassy in Athens, frequently assaulted by radical groups, was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade Thursday. The State Department says no one was injured by the explosion. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )