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After the war, a bittersweet Christmas in Gaza

After the war, a bittersweet Christmas in Gaza

A garland in hand, 11-year-old Sara decorates the family Christmas tree with her parents. But this year, the young Gazan…
After tough year, Iraqis flock to Baghdad market for holiday cheer

After tough year, Iraqis flock to Baghdad market for holiday cheer

Yaasub Ali stands inside his shop in Baghdad's Shorjah market surrounded by nearly empty shelves cleared of decorations by Iraqis…
Young Egyptian entrepreneurs gather for Youth to Business Forum workshop

Young Egyptian entrepreneurs gather for Youth to Business Forum workshop

Egypt's future entrepreneurs gathered Friday earlier this month for a rare chance to connect, collaborate and nurture their dreams in…
Cuba’s famed cigars get a foot in door of U.S. market

Cuba’s famed cigars get a foot in door of U.S. market

Milagros Diaz has been rolling cigars for 48 years, so long she cannot even smell tobacco anymore, and she is…
Zoo visitors escape angry chimpanzee, jump into crocodile-infested waters

Zoo visitors escape angry chimpanzee, jump into crocodile-infested waters

Zoo visitors tried to flee an attack from an angry chimpanzee who sent a man to the hospital on Saturday,…
Hero’s welcome for SAfrica’s first Miss World in 40 years

Hero’s welcome for SAfrica’s first Miss World in 40 years

South Africa on Saturday welcomed home Miss World winner Rolene Strauss with wild cheers and ululation.Hundreds turned up at O.R.…
Old rowers defy boredom

Old rowers defy boredom

You see a small boat from Al-Galaa Bridge. At first glance, they appear to be strong young men rowing, but…
White House releases snapshot of plan to rate U.S. colleges

White House releases snapshot of plan to rate U.S. colleges

The White House on Friday released a draft of its plan to rate U.S. colleges and tie federal aid to…
Rights groups criticize use of dog skin in China

Rights groups criticize use of dog skin in China

Dog skin produced by Chinese factories is used to make gloves, shoes and other products destined for export, footage provided…
Pope treats homeless to new sleeping bags

Pope treats homeless to new sleeping bags

Pope Francis marked his 78th birthday by ordering the distribution of hundreds of sleeping bags to homeless people in Rome,…
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