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Stunning photos of the world's one-colour towns

From Mexico to Morocco, these destinations have been decked out exclusively in one colour. But how did they end up this way?

Brazil

WHO urges Brazil to act as COVID deaths hit record high

"We are deeply concerned," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a press conference.

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Millions take sacred dip during India's Magh Mela bathing festival

They bathe at Sangam, the sacred confluence of the rivers, on certain days considered to be auspicious in the belief they will be cleansed of all sins.

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Kashmir's first igloo cafe is ideal place to chill

With four tables made of ice and snow, the space can accommodate 16 people at one time.

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India

India crash: At least 40 dead after bus plunges into canal

At least 40 people were killed after a bus plunged into a canal on Tuesday in central India.

India

Explosions in Indian fireworks factory kill 11, injure 34

Those injured in the blasts at the factory in Tamil Nadu state's Virudhunagar district were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, police officer Raj Narayanan said.

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Rescuers hunt for survivors after deadly flood in India

Rescue workers battled through tonnes of rock and mud on Tuesday searching for survivors after a deadly flood in India.

India

At least 18 killed in flash flood in India after glacier collapse

Authorities said at least 200 people are still missing after the flash flooding in the Dhauliganga River.

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Dozens missing after a mountain glacier breaks in India

Indian authorities launched a search operation on Sunday after a mountain glacier broke in the north of the country, sending a massive flood of water, mud and debris crashing into areas below.

Green News

Euroviews. View: We’re all to blame for China and India’s ‘filthy’ CO2 emissions

Yes, China is the world's biggest emitter of carbon dioxide - but have you ever considered why that is?

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New clashes heighten tensions at India farmer protests

Tensions have been building around the farmers' camps since Republic Day on Tuesday, when a tractor rally turned into a citywide rampage which left one farmer dead and nearly 400 police injured.

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Celebrations for VP-elect Kamala Harris in Indian ancestral village

Villagers in Kamala Harris' ancestral village of Thulasendrapuram in southern India hold special prayers and burst firecrackers, ahead of the inauguration ceremony in Washington DC.

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Villagers in India rescue truck after 70 foot gorge tumble

Authorities had requested 'fit and healthy' men from the village to join the mass rescue effort

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Dal lake freezes over in Kashmir due to cold snap

The spell of snowfall lasted from Sunday to Wednesday.

World News

Tibetan exiles choose new leader

The election took place in India's northern city of Dharamsala, which is home to Tibet's government-in-exile.

India

Mystery illness hospitalises hundreds in India

The mystery illness has struck in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, and was first detected on Saturday evening in Eluru.

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Angry farmers in India protest over controversial new laws

They say the laws, which were approved by parliament in September, could cause the government to stop buying grain at guaranteed prices and result in exploitation by corporations that would buy crops at cheap prices.

Green News

What is ghost fishing and why is it killing dolphins?

It can lead to a slow, painful death for aquatic animals.

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India the only G20 nation on track to meet 2C global warming targets

All countries are behind when it comes to meeting the more strict 1.5 degree Paris Agreement limit.

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India, Pakistan clash over Kashmir, leaving at least 13 dead

Artillery and machine gun clashes were reported along the 740-kilometre ceasefire line that has separated India and Pakistan for seven decades.