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Oman’s unique blend of natural wonders

From coconut fringed beaches and crystal clears seas to rocky mountains and a desert straight from one thousand and one nights, Oman’s landscape

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Traveller's diary: Oman's Landscape Diversity

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The day of mourning: Ashura

The day of mourning: Ashura Thousands of Hezbollah supporters and Shi’ite Muslims took to the streets of Lebanon on Saturday to mark the anniversary

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"It's one of the most tantalising beaches I have ever seen"

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Postcards from Okinawa: The wonders of Zamami

Our new series of Postcards comes to you from Okinawa in the south of Japan

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Samarkand's silk road treasures

Camel caravans once stopped in Samarkand on their way from China to Europe. In the first edition of “Uzbekistan Life” we trace the legacy of the

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Traveller's diary: Samarkand

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Last day of Oktoberfest '15

Germany

Cheers! Oktoberfest beer festival kicks off in Munich

The world’s largest beer festival has kicked off in Munich. Revellers have descended on the German city for the annual Oktoberfest. Organisers are

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Troxy claims largest theatre organ title after Wurlitzer restoration

After six years of renovation Europe’s largest theatre organ is again ready to make windows shake and blast audiences in London’s east end, at the

Spain

Spanish town celebrates annual 'human tower' festival

It’s an act of physical ingenuity and bravery – the annual festival of building Tarragona towers or castles and attracts thousands to the Catalonia

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Reindeer racing in Russia

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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

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Difret - an Ethiopian woman's fight against tradition

We’ve been extremely moved this week by an Ethiopian film called Difret. A film which shows a side of the country perhaps few of us are familiar

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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

India

India leads the way as world marks first international yoga day

Bend, arch and control your breathing. It is the world’s first international yoga day. India is leading the way, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India

Yogathans take place all over the world

Around 35,000 New Dehli residents had their mats at the ready to take part in International Yoga Day celebrations on Saturday. India has event set up