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Mexico activists protest violence against women

Thousands of women got involved in the demonstration

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Mexico celebrates anniversary of 1910 revolution

Thousands of people watched an anniversary parade in Mexico on Wednesday. The parade marked the country's Revolution.

Bolivia

Watch: Bolivia's ex-president Morales lands to take up Mexican asylum

The long-serving leftist leader claimed he had been ousted by rivals in a coup following violence sparked by a disputed election.

Jordan

Tourists injured in stabbing attack in Jerash, Jordan

The directorate of general security in Jordan said a number of tourists, a tour guide and a security officer were stabbed in the attack in Jerash.

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Destinations

Mexico's new Ritz-Carlton champions local environment

The super luxurious new hotel will offer an environmental stewardship programme to visitors.

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Skeletons 'come to life' in Day of the Dead tradition

A giant skeleton breaks out of the ground in the middle of a street, while the dead come alive wearing traditional outfits. It's a Day of the Dead tradition particular to the Mexico City neighborhood of Tlahuac.

Mexico

Watch: Millions of monarch butterflies arrive in Mexico

Monarchs usually arrive in Mexico by the 1 November Day of the Dead holiday. Legend says their arrival signifies the returning of the spirits of the dead.

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Carnival held to mark Mexican Day of the Dead

Thousands of people took to the streets of Mexico City to dance beside giant skulls and skeletons, rolled out for the capital fourth edition of a Day of the Dead parade inspired by Hollywood, part of an ever-expanding menu of festivities for the holiday.

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Mexico City revelers channel 'La Catrina' ahead of Day of the Dead fes

Mexicans dressed as elegant skeletons took to the streets of their capital.

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'Clowning around': World's clowns gather in Mexico City

Clowns are very important to Mexican culture and life. Thousands pop up on traffic intersections and perform all kinds of tricks to earn a few pesos.

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Euroviews. The EU should be leading this new era of FTAs, shaping new standards and spurring on growth ǀ View

European consumers and businesses stand to benefit from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). That is why the EU should seek to lead this new era by setting global standards for bilateral trade deals.

Mexico

Watch: Clowning around in Mexico City

More than 450 clowns from 14 countries will attend seminars and stock up on the latest shoes, makeup and wigs at the 24th annual International Clown Convention.

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The dead come alive on Mexico City streets for zombie walk

A vast crowd of ghoulish zombies descended on the streets of Mexico City on Saturday (October 19) for the city's annual Zombie Walk.

Mexico

Dozens of hot air balloons take part in annual US festival

The annual nine-day fiesta in the US state of New Mexico is one of the most photographed event in the world.

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Mexicans sing to pay respects to beloved crooner Jose Jose

People gathered in Mexico City to pay tribute to their beloved native crooner Jose Jose in the best way they knew how — by singing along to his ballads.

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Mexico hosts fashion show promoting diversity and inclusion

Groups "Cambiando Modelos" (Changing Models) and Kadima hope the show will help to change the way disability is seen

Mexico

Watch: Yoga lovers strike a pose on the US-Mexico border

Ciudad Juarez yoga enthusiasts held a morning class next to the Rio Bravo on the US-Mexico border, to express a wish for harmony and change negative perceptions of Mexico.

Mexico

Watch: Mariachis gather in Guadalajara for Mexican music festival

Musicians came from 25 countries including Australia, Sweden, Peru and the United States to Guadalajara, considered the capital of traditional Mexican culture and music

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Mexican women knit hearts to honour the memory of those murdered

A group of women constructed a memorial made of hand-knitted hearts in Mexico City's Alameda park to honour the memory of murdered women.

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Mexicans keep ancient pre-Hispanic game of 'pelota' alive

'The game of life, the game of death' - Mexicans keep an ancient pre-Hispanic game alive. Dozens of enthusiasts of this ritual sport gather each evening to practice it on the first ball court constructed in the Mexican capital in modern times.