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France

WW1 German submarine emerges from French beach

WW1 German submarine emerges from French coast.

Australia

Elvis in the outback: Aussies honour The King

All aboard! Elvis enthusiasts shake, rattle and roll on pilgrimage to Australian town

USA

Entire Washington DC synagogue schlepped a block away

Historic synagogue gets a 'lift' to new home down the block

Philippines

Filipino's turn out en masse for Black Nazarene procession

Filipino's turn out en masse for Black Nazarene procession

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World News

Fairytale castle project turns to nightmare as Turkish economy slumps

Turkey's slowing economy leaves 'fairytale' castles empty

Argentina

Prehistoric deer found in Argentina dig

Prehistoric deer found in Argentina dig

Vietnam

Incense stick production a boost to rural Vietnamese economy

Incense stick production a boost to rural Vietnamese economy

USA

Self-driving taxi service takes to Las Vegas streets

Visitors to Las Vegas' CES gadget show are taking self-driving taxi rides around "Sin City."

Japan

The Japanese New Year's ritual that's making a comeback

People wearing demonic masks and straw garments visited homes in Japan's northern prefecture of Akita on New Year's Eve to ward off evil spirits and invite good luck in 2019

USA

Barbie doll set to turn 60

In 2019, she will turn 60, and still doesn't have one wrinkle.

China

Ice park featuring 39 ice sculptures to open in northeast China

Ice park featuring 39 ice sculptures to open in northeast China

Italy

Rome zoo's drive to pick up Penguin populations

18 African penguins get a new home at Rome zoo

Costa Rica

Costa Rica park creates giraffe gene bank to help protect the species

A group of giraffes has been brought to a park in Costa Rica in the hope of creating a genetic bank. The aim is that they will eventually reproduce and help save the species.

Brazil

Rio's Santa Claus school graduates celebrate with a beard trim

Santa Claus impersonators gather in Rio de Janeiro

Turkey

Puppy saved from frozen lake in Turkey

The puppy is said to be recovering well after suffering from hypothermia

Belgium

Eco-designer turns mushrooms into lampshades

A Belgium company is hoping their eco-friendly lampshades made out of mushrooms will shine a light on a greener, alternative economy.

Brazil

The most beautiful library in the world?

Historic library weaves 'Harry Potter'-style tourist magic in Rio

USA

Heidi the orangutan celebrates 2nd birthday in Chicago Zoo

Heidi turned two on December 20 and spends her days exploring her habitat with her mother Sophia.

Russia

The 'church of all religions' in Russia

A mosque, an orthodox church, and a synagogue united under one roof. This is the Temple of All Religions in Kazan, in the Russian republic of Tatarstan, nearly five hundred miles from Moscow.

Russia

The Russian divers playing rugby under water

Rugby, six yards under water