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Russia: Manhunt underway after deadly gun attack on sightseers

An historic fortress in southern Russia was the scene of a deadly shooting targeting sightseers on Tuesday evening. Who was behind the bloodshed is

France

French ski resorts ask locals to stay away

With snow in short supply this year, some French ski resorts are asking locals to stay away from the slopes and give priority to tourists. In towns

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Bethlehem: Christmas in the birthplace of Christianity

Bethlehem, the birthplace of Christianity, prepares to celebrate Christmas, despite the recent wave of deadly violence in the region.

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Postcards from Lyon: The Confluence Museum

The last in our series of Postcards from Lyon comes from one of the French city's newest landmarks

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Macedonian Postcards: Ilinden monument (Makedonium) - Krusevo

In this episode of Macedonian Postcards we're in the central town of Krusevo

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On the cultural heritage trail in Oman

In this edition of Oman Life we continue our exploration of the country’s extraordinary cultural heritage by delving into Muscat, the melting pot

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Traveller's diary: the magic of the cultural heritage

Our third edition of “Oman Life” was dedicated to the country’s rich cultural heritage. One of the most iconic forts of the country was our starting

Cuba

Postal flights between US and Cuba receive stamp of approval

Today (December 17) marks one year since the United States and Cuba decided to normalise relations. That was nearly two years after Cuban President

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Postcards from Lyon: The Confluence district

In this episode of Postcards we focus on Lyon's new modern district, the Confluence

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An architect's dream in the city that's doubling its urban centre

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Uzbekistan life: The Buddhist legacy of Termez

At the southern-most tip of Uzbekistan, Termez has a long and rich history. It was once at the heart of Buddhism in Central Asia and also one of the

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Traveller's diary: Termez

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Macedonian Postcards: The archaeological site of Stobi

This week in Macedonian Postcards we visit the nation's most significant archaeological site

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Glimpses of an ancient city through its remarkable mosaics

World News

Pilgrims walk long distances to the Vatican for Holy Year

An ancient pilgrimage route called the Via Francigena starts in Canterbury in the UK.

Economy

Air France says Paris attacks cost 50m euros in lost revenue

Fifty million euros: the cost to Air France-KLM in lost revenue as trips were cancelled in the wake of last month’s terror attacks in Paris

Economy

Bank of France cuts economic growth forecast, citing Paris attacks

The Bank of France has cut its forecast for economic growth in the country to 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter – a reduction of 0.1 percent – partly

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Postcards from Lyon: Rives de Saône

This week in Postcards, the beautification of the space beside Lyon's two major rivers

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The French city reclaiming its riverbanks for the people

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Warsaw a city with a booming culture and economy and a message

Warsaw, Poland’s capital is a city of energy. It vibrates to the rhythm of the economic boom which has accelerated since joining the European Union