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Shimla, Oct. 1 Keekli Bureau2017From his hotel room in Las Vegas, 64-year-old gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire on a music festival, killing 58 people...

Shimla, Sept. 28 Keekli Bureau2016Polish-born Israeli statesman Shimon Peres—who served as prime minister (1984–86 and 1995–96) and president (2007–14) of Israel and shared the...

Shimla, Sept. 26 Keekli Bureau2019French politician Jacques Chirac, who served as president of France from 1995 to 2007, died at age 86.2008American actor Paul...

Shimla, Sept. 24 Keekli Bureau2015According to Saudi officials, 769 people died in a stampede during the hajj to Mecca; however, other estimates claim that...

Shimla, Sept. 22 Keekli Bureau2015American baseball player, manager, and coach Yogi Berra, who won a record 10 World Series while a catcher with the...

Shimla, Sept. 20 Keekli Bureau2017Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, causing more than $90 billion in damages and, according to government officials, nearly 3,000 deaths.2011Don't...