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Greece putting islands up for sale to save economy

Greek Island

Now Greece is making it easier for the rich and famous to fulfill their dreams by preparing to sell, or offering long-term leases on, some of its 6,000 sunkissed islands in a desperate attempt to repay its mountainous debts.

 

Spain seals off resort island after bombing

Spain seals off resort island after bombing

Spain blocked planes and ships from leaving the resort island of Mallorca on Thursday as authorities hunted suspects in a bombing that killed two police officers.

 

Peace in Bahamas, beauty in Rome

She has been competing internationally since age 14 and now, at 42, swimmer Dara Torres has 12 Olympic medals from five summer Olympics to her name. From Seoul to Barcelona to Sydney, the mother of 3-year-old Tessa continues to travel and flex her swim muscles.

 

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