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Dive into 2016

A hardy group of Romans braved a cold, misty rain on Friday (January 1) and threw themselves off a bridge in Rome into the freezing waters of the

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New Year's day dip in freezing water - Video

What better way to cure a New Year’s eve hangover than a New Year’s day dip in ice cold water. Thousands of Dutch revellers braved the chilly North

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Berlin Seals

Some 30 Germans go for their annual Christmas Day swim in a Berlin lake, calling the 6 degree Celsius water temperature “pleasantly warm.”

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Urbi et Orbi

Pope Francis marks Christmas Day with the traditional “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) message from the central balcony of St. Peter’s

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Getting lucky with El Gordo

Spanish syndicate wins 'The Fat One'

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El Gordo: Spain goes crazy for "The Fat One"

Lottery prize fund tops 2.24 billion euros

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Washing away the old year

With just 10 days left in 2015, Japanese window cleaners plied their trade dressed in costumes representing the Chinese zodiac animals for this year

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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

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Unusual Christmas trees

The humble Christmas tree has a rich history, from the evergreen trees used to symbolise eternal life in Ancient Egypt to tree worship among pagan

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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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Angela Merkel is Time's Person of the Year...beating the leader of ISIL and Donald Trump

Before German Chancellor Angela Merkel gets too carried away at being named Time magazine’s Person of the Year she should be aware of the opposition

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Pilgrims walk long distances to the Vatican for Holy Year

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

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Macedonian Postcards: Memorial House of Mother Teresa

In this episode of Macedonian Postcards we visit a museum that pays tribute to Skopje's most famous daughter

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Skopje remembers Mother Teresa

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Turkmenistan's biggest Yourte

Members of the International Organisation of Turkic culture, Turksoy, gathered in Mary, Turkmenistan. The event was marked by demonstrations of

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Macedonian Postcards: Vodno Mountain, Skopje

This week in Macedonian Postcards we're back in Skopje to check out the best place for a view over the city

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An amazing view over Skopje

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Obama makes link between First Thanksgiving and America's refugee origins

Obama's address reminds Americans their ancestors made it to the 1621 First Thanksgiving harvest festival thanks to Native Americans' aid to refugees from persecution