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USA

US: parades and fireworks for Independence Day

Stormy weather and security concerns did nothing to dampen the spirits as Americans gathered on the streets to celebrate Independence Day. Happy

05/07/2015

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Spain: Traditional wine battle

30/06/2015

World News

Charpentier and Doudna win Princess of Asturias Award for gene-editing technology

Two women credited with creating revolutionary gene-editing technology have won this year’s Princess of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific

28/05/2015

Russia

Russia's WWII Victory Day will not be shared by former Western allies

In Moscow, rehearsals by night have been leading up to Russia’s celebration of Victory in the Second World War. Western leaders will not see it this

30/04/2015

Italy

Italians celebrate 70th anniversary of Liberation Day

Italians are celebrating the 70th anniversary of Liberation Day. Ceremonies are being held to mark the uprising against the Nazis and their Fascist

25/04/2015

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Baby George for Saint George's Day

23/04/2015

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Ukraine: street water fight to celebrate "Wet Monday"

14/04/2015

Vatican

Pope Francis refers to 'genocide' over WWI massacre of Armenians

Pope Francis has quoted the word “genocide” in referring to the mass killings of Armenians 100 years ago, under Ottoman rule in World War I. His

12/04/2015

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Holy Fire ceremony

12/04/2015

World News

Prayers for peace as Russia and Ukraine observe Orthodox Easter

From Kyiv to Moscow, it is Orthodox Easter. And while leaders are divided over the conflict in Ukraine, they have been united in observing sacred

12/04/2015

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The best April fools day pranks for 2015

01/04/2015

Explore

The flavours and delights of Novruz

30/03/2015

Explore

Traveller's diary: Baku

30/03/2015

Greece

Greece commemorates National Day

Thousands of Greeks braved rainy weather to line the streets of Athens for National Day commemorations. March 25 marks the start of Greece’s 1821

25/03/2015

United Kingdom

Nowruz celebrations mark the start of spring

21/03/2015

United Kingdom

Iranians in London prepare to celebrate Persian New Year

Iranians in London are preparing to celebrate the Persian New Year, Norouz. Norouz was recognised in 2009 by UNESCO as part of Humanity’s Intangible

20/03/2015

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Russia celebrates Crimea takeover

19/03/2015

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St. Patrick`s Parade

18/03/2015

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Thailand celebrates Elephant Day

14/03/2015

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Slovenians celebrate spring's arrival with ancient tradition

13/03/2015