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Postcards from Kazakhstan: the monument dedicated to everlasting love

The beautiful Aisha Bibi mausoleum in Taraz dates back to between the 11th and 12th centuries

Mali

Timbuktu tombs rebuilt after militant destruction

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Life's a beach in Batumi, Georgia's top Black Sea resort

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Traveller's diary: Batumi

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Kakheti: Georgia's cradle of wine

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Traveler’s diary: Kakheti

Nepal

Nepal reopens historical sites following deadly earthquakes

Monday, June 15, marked an important and significant moment for Nepal. Less than two months after two devastating earthquakes struck the Himalayan

USA

Apple unveils its own music streaming service

Apple throws its hat in the music streaming ring. By the end of June it will market Apple Music across 100 countries – free of charge for the first

World News

A brief history of Transsexuality

A brief history of Transsexuality Nature has been playing cruel jokes on human sexuality since the dawn of time, and society’s reaction to

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Warming to Tbilisi

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Traveler’s diary: Tbilisi

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Copper craft: precious metal and traditions in Lahic

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Traveller's diary: Lahic

France

France celebrates cinema success at Cannes

French film “Dheepan” has scooped the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Jacques Audiard, it revolves around Tamil refugees

France

Palme d'Or for Jacques Audiard's 'Dheepan' at Cannes

The French director's tale of Sri Lankan war refugees as they try to settle in France takes the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

Syria

UNESCO 'very concerned' about ancient Syrian city of Palmyra

With Palmyra now in the hands of ISIL militants, UNESCO says it has serious concerns about the safety of monuments in the ancient Syrian city

Syria

ISIL claims it has taken ancient Syrian city of Palmyra

The group calling itself Islamic State (ISIL) says it has taken full control of the historic Syrian city of Palmyra including its military bases. It

Syria

ISIL militants reportedly seize Syrian city of Palmyra

ISIL militants have seized almost all of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. It

Focus

Azerbaijan hosts the third World Forum on Inter-cultural Dialogue

The third World Forum on Inter-cultural Dialogue was held over two days in Azerbaijan. Finding solutions to conflicts and problems, discussing

Spain

Spanish philosopher Emilio Lledo wins Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities

The Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities has been bestowed on the Spanish philosopher Emilio Lledo. The prize honours a