Seamus Kearney

USA

Democratic candidates up the campaigning as they eye key states in primaries

There have been lots of world headlines about Donald Trump and the Republican primaries, but the top Democratic candidates are also on the campaign

26/02/2016

Italy

Italian Senate approves watered-down bill allowing civil unions

The Italian Senate has approved a much-opposed civil partnerships bill after the government used a confidence motion

25/02/2016

Italy

Pope says it's not what God wants, but Italian Senate says Yes to civil unions

The country's Senate has approved a bill on the issue by 173 to 71 votes.

25/02/2016

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Postcards from Japan: Relaxing in traditional hot springs

This week in Postcards from Japan we are in Kagoshima, where there is pleasure to be found in the geothermal activity

25/02/2016

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Unwinding in Japan's geothermal wonderlands

25/02/2016

Iran

Khamenei warns Iranian voters about Western influence in upcoming elections

Centrist candidates behind President Hassan Rouhani, who deny links with the West, are up against conservative hardliners

24/02/2016

Turkey

Clashes after protest against military operations and curfews in Turkey

Water cannon and tear gas were used against a crowd of demonstrators in the city of Diyarbakir

24/02/2016

Turkey

Erdogan says Syria ceasefire plan will only serve to benefit Assad

A US-Russian plan for a ceasefire in Syria has been heavily criticised by the Turkish President

24/02/2016

Spain

Spanish deal aimed at forming new government but success far from certain

The Socialist party in Spain has signed a deal with the new liberal Citizens party, with the aim of making the Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez prime minister.

24/02/2016

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Postcards from Japan: Meditation in a Kyoto temple

Our new series of Postcards begins in Kyoto, Japan, with a mission to find some of the best places for a true zen experience

15/02/2016

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A Zen Buddhist temple experience in Kyoto

15/02/2016

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: The Ak-Saray Palace, Shakhrisabz

In the last of our Postcards from Uzbekistan we visit the city of Shakhrisabz and the remains of the famous Ak-Saray Palace

08/02/2016

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Shakhrisabz: preserving the legacy of ancient ruler Temur

08/02/2016

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: The historic beauty of Rishtan ceramics

Our Postcard this week comes to you from the east of Uzbekistan, with a visit to a famous centre of ceramic production

01/02/2016

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Inside a ceramic master's workshop

01/02/2016

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: The vibrant colours of Margilan silk

Our Postcard this week is from eastern Uzbekistan and the silk fabrics made in the city of Margilan

25/01/2016

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Ancient silk techniques kept alive in Margilan

25/01/2016

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: The Tosh Hovli Palace, Khiva

In this episode of Postcards we continue to explore the ancient city of Khiva in Uzbekistan

18/01/2016

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A peek inside a Khiva palace, a labyrinth of rooms and courtyards

18/01/2016

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: The Kalta Minor Minaret, Khiva

This week our Postcard comes to you from the west of Uzbekistan and the ancient city of Khiva

11/01/2016