Some of the loot taken from Dresden s Green Vault Museum was recovered after four of the defendants made confessions in court, but many of the historic pieces are feared lost forever
of the opening test against south africa. the aussies dismissed them for 152 just before tea but then slipped to 27 for three in reply. head then made 78 not out from 77 balls in the final session. there were just under 30,000 fans watching in brisbane that s the biggest attendance for any non ashes test at the gabba. that s all the sport for now. sarah as always many thanks you will have a busy day tomorrow with the final in the world cup, thank you. police in germany say they ve recovered a significant part of the treasure stolen from dresden castle three years ago. 31 objects have been returned to the green vault museum at the castle. among them are a diamond encrusted breast star and the richly jewelled heron tail hat decoration but an epaulette with the famous dresden white diamond is still missing. the authorities say the items were recovered after talks with the lawyers of the six men
breast star and the richly jewelled heron tail hat decoration but an epaulette with the famous dresden white diamond is still missing. the authorities say the items were recovered after talks with the lawyers of the six men on trial for the theft. the hollywood star, angelina jolie, has announced she will be stepping down from her role as an ambassador for the un refugee agency after more than twenty years. the organisation described her as one of the most influential proponents of refugees rights. it also praised her work visiting more than sixty field missions. msjolie says she wants to engage more directly with people affected by conflict. thousands of swimmers in colourful costumes have braved freezing temperatures to jump into switzerland s lake geneva for the annual christmas cup event. around four thousand amateur and professional swimmers are taking part over two days.
Malta will not yet follow in the footsteps of Italy to strike-off Russian recipients from its national honours list, specifically to revoke a Republic Day honour to Russian Upper House Speaker Valentina Matviyeko