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Pepino the Cucumber comes back to life as Bolivia kicks off carnival

Trumpets blare as townspeople walk solemly alongside a golden casket through the streets of South America's highest capital, La Paz, Bolivia, on Sunday (February 3), four weeks before carnival begins.

Netherlands

The Netherlands celebrates National Tulip Day

A unique tulip garden covering 2,500 square metres was specially created for the event, with 200-thousand tulips presented in multiple colours.

United Kingdom

Thirty years of sorrowful ceremonies for Lockerbie

The small Scottish community holds its annual remembrance ceremony for the night 30 years ago when death fell from the skies.

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India marks 10th anniversary of Mumbai attacks

India on Monday marked the 10th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks with ceremonies across the city.

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Wooden boat set alight in Taiwan to ward off bad luck, disease

More than 90 volunteers from the seaside township of Donggang helped to build the intricately-decorated boat over the course of three months.

New Zealand

Watch: Harry and Meghan get traditional Maori greeting in New Zealand

At an official welcome ceremony at the Government House in Wellington, the couple observed a traditional ‘haka’ war dance, and rubbed noses with Maori elders in a greeting known as a ‘hongi’.

France

Watch: Prince William joins commemorations for decisive WW1 battle

Commemorations took place on Wednesday to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Amiens, a critical moment in World War One.

Sport

Russia's World Cup opening ceremony in pictures

The highly anticipated 2018 World Cup kicked off starting with Russia's Opening Ceremony. See the best pictures of the event.

USA

Oscars 2018 winners and highlights

Find out who the night's big winners are at the 90th Academy Awards.

South Korea

In pictures: Winter Olympics closing ceremony in Pyeongchang

After more than two weeks of competitions, the 2018 Winter Olympics ended on Sunday with a vibrant closing ceremony.

Sweden

2017 Nobel prize winners

Nobel prize week culminates in a glittering ceremony for all eleven male laureates

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Fiji farewell song closes COP23

Fiji’s delegation sings Isa Lei, a traditional farewell song to mark the end in Bonn of the World Climate Summit, COP23.

France

French President commemorates terror attacks two years on

French president Emmanuel Macron led a ceremony marking the second anniversary of the attacks at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris. 90 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on concertgoers at the venue.

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Queen leaves Remembrance wreath-laying to Charles for first time

HRH Prince Charles has, on his mother's request, laid the annual remembrance wreath at The Cenotaph in London.

Sweden

Scientists Rainer Weiss, Barry Barish and Kip Thorne win the 2017 Nobel Prize for Physics

USA

Nine key figures that define Elvis Presley's life

40 years since the king of rock's death, here are some key figures that outline his career and legacy.

Pakistan

Pakistan celebrates 70 years of independence

The festivities were marked by fireworks and flag waving across the country

Mexico

Mayor of Mexican fishing town 'marries' crocodile bride

The mayor of a southern Mexican fishing town, "married" a crocodile in a traditional ceremony that is believed to encourage a good harvest.

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London mosque attack: vigil held for victims

London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for unity in the wake of terror attack on Muslims.

France

French football fans to pay tribute to victims of UK terror attacks

France is to pay tribute to the victims of the recent UK terror attacks ahead of a friendly football match against England.