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World's 'smallest work of art on a diamond' unveiled in Amsterdam

If diamonds are forever and a girl's best friend, then adding the world's smallest artwork,to what already shines should makes them even more special.

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The Top 10 Iranian films to watch over Christmas

Bored with Hollywood? Here are our Top 10 Iranian movies to watch at Christmas

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Japanese chef triumphs at World Pie Championship in France

Planning and preparing to make a perfect pie? Then perhaps you should take tips from Japanese chef Ryutaro Shiomi who tasted success at the 13th World pate en croute championship held in Lyon.

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Nearly 50-years on Rubik's Cube remains an elusive enigma

Practice and persistence usually pay off when seeking results but patience and much more is needed when trying to solve the puzzle that is the Rubik's Cube.

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Climate Change threatens the sound of music in Swiss and French forest

The sound of music is under threat as climate change increasingly impacts the livelihoods of classic instrument makers.

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Qatar artwork enters Guinness World Records as biggest painting ever

There are a lot of fabulous feats going on at football fields in Qatar right now but take a long look at the painting now officially the world's largest.

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French artist JR stages New York artwork to support Iranian women

The art performance coincided with news that Iranian authorities have reportedly disbanded their morality police after months of protests.

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Morocco's art of Arabic calligraphy rises after UN heritage award

Calligraphy is considered a particularly inclusive practice in Morocco, and in recent years, it has become increasingly popular among women.

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Classic British motorcycle brands on the big comeback

Sales of UK Muscle bikes with new technology are soaring as more people follow their hearts desires to experience the thrills of two wheels. And perhaps to beat traffic.

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Royal Mint releases coin to celebrate 60 years of The Rolling Stones

You can't always get what you want, but you might get what you need if you love to collect coins as Britain's Royal Mint has decided to mark the 60th anniversary of The Rolling Stones, one of the world's most famous rock n'roll bands.

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Japan's rubbish collecting football fans become World Cup stars

Japanese trash-picking football fans are becoming a phenomenon in Qatar and a role model football fans at the World Cup.

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Exit Through The Church: Banksy's art comes alive in Italy

A unique virtual multimedia exhibition of Banksy's art in a 1000-year-old church brings the street artist's works to life.

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Will local Serbian plum brandy 'sljivovica' make the UNESCO List?

Will Serbs' local plum brandy 'sljivovica' make it for the UNESCO List?

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'Little Prince' with an afro: Brazilian boy reinvents classic story

A Brazilian theatre production is aiming to break down racial stereotypes and barriers by casting a black actor to play the lead role in Antoine St Exupery's classic, The Little Prince.

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Cristiano Ronaldo stops traffic with wax figure at Times Square

Cristiano Ronaldo may be looking for a new club after quitting Manchester United but he's left New Yorkers in no doubt about where he wants them to be...

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Fashion from trash... Welcome to Nigeria's 'Trashion' Show

A Nigerian NGO is hoping to make a difference in people's lives by showing off its delightful designs and outfits fashioned from everyday rubbish.

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British cheesemaker sells company to overcome Brexit barriers

British cheesemaker Simon Spurrell had to sell his business to a larger company in order to regain access to EU customers after Brexit left him with an estimated £600,000 black hole in lost EU sales.

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Spanish olive oil production halved: Is a price hike looming?

This year’s summer drought has put olive farmers' businesses in jeopardy, as Spain represents 75 percent of the world’s olive production.

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Artemisia Gentileschi's baroque nude portrait to be digitally unveiled

High-tech digital detective work combined with good fortune and lots of patience will help restorers to uncover a major work by Artemisia Gentileschi, the most prominent woman in the history of Italian art.

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Meet Fatih Tutak, Turkey's first 2-Michelin Star chef in Istanbul

Fatih Tutak says he's not only proud to be Turkey's first 2-Michelin Star chef in Istanbul. He also wants to promote the best of Turkish cuisine around the world.

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