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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Chashma Ayub mausoleum

The Chashma Ayub mausoleum was built over a famous, ancient spring in Bukhara

Colombia

Bullfighting brought back to Bogota, awakening age-old arguments

Bullfighting has returned to the Colombian capital, reawakening an age-old argument.

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Lyabi-Hauz complex

The Lyabi-Hauz complex and its large artificial pond is a popular spot in the heart of Bukhara

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Why do some Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in January?

Each year on January 6 and 7 millions of Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Christmas.

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Cult

A beginner's guide to the "Kalachakra" ceremonies

The Dalai Lama has officially launched 13 days of ceremonies and rituals known as the Kalachakra Initiation in Bodh Gaya in India

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Poi-Kalyan complex

The Poi-Kalyan complex has become the iconic image of Bukhara

Vatican

Pope Francis condemns 'plague of terrorism' after Istanbul attack

Pope Francis has condemned the deadly attack in Istanbul and offered prayers for the victims, their families and the entire Turkish people.

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Traditional New Year's dance in Romania

People on the streets of a central Romanian town performed a traditional New Year’s bear dance on Friday.

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Takanakuy: Peruvian fight club festival to solve disputes before the New Year

Participants in Peru’s annual slugfest battled it out on Sunday in the local Takanakuy fighting festival aimed at settling old scores and starting the new year…

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Tourists flock to Lyon for a gourmet getaway

Lyon, a city that is 2,000 years old, attracts about six million visitors a year, 30 percent of whom are foreigners who travel here notably for the local…

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Christmas preparations in Jerusalem

Jerusalem kicked off the Christmas season and festivities with a ‘Santa’ on a camel distributing Christmas trees to residents in the old city.

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: night in a yurt camp

A ride on a camel and a night in a yurt camp is a popular Uzbek travel experience

France

360 video: Experience the "Festival of lights" of Lyon

You’re at the Fete des Lumieres, the ‘festival of lights’ in Lyon France, an event that attracts millions of visitors from around the globe.

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Light in Lyon. The "Fête des Lumières" returns to France's second city

Let there be light.

France

Lyon's "spaceship" shines for the city's Festival of lights

For the first time ever, the Confluence Museum in Lyon has been used as a canvas for a lightshow as part of the city’s famed Festival of Lights.

Economy

Black Friday boosts online sales in Britain and France

Bargain hunters in Britain are out in record force for Black Friday trading.

USA

US shoppers put election behind them with retail therapy on Black Friday

With the US election behind them, Americans headed to the malls for some retail therapy on Black Friday.

USA

'Yes we cran' Obama tells the US in his final Thanksgiving turkey pardon

Barack Obama has begun festivities for his final Thanksgiving as the US president with the annual Turkey pardon.

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the tradition of Khiva puppets

As well as having stunning monuments, Khiva is rich in culture and traditions, including puppetry

France

Cheers! The Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived

It is the annual autumnal party that wine enthusiasts and fun lovers across the world can’t ignore!