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Who's invited -- and who's not -- to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
Who's invited -- and who's not -- to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Hundreds of foreign royals and leaders are expected to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London on Monday -- one of the biggest diplomatic gatherings in decades. Also attending Britain's first state funeral for six decades will be the queen's family members, courtiers, public figures and UK politicians.

Zulu king's aide found dead in S.Africa
Zulu king's aide found dead in S.Africa

An advisor to South Africa's Zulu king, who was crowned as monarch last month despite a challenge from within the royal family, was killed late Saturday on the sidelines of a traditional ceremony, according to a local official. At the ceremony Saturday, the new king called for "peace and unity (to) prevail in the royal house". cld/jhd/gw/rox

Argentine dancers crowned world champions of tango
Argentine dancers crowned world champions of tango

Two Argentine pairs were crowned winners of the world tango championships in Buenos Aires, the city government said Saturday. Forty pairs vied for the title in the traditional or "salon" category, dancing a tango that originated in Buenos Aires, with the crown going to Cynthia Palacios and Sebastian Bolivar from the city of Cipolletti.