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Peru's Boluarte will meet China's Xi after Congress OKs late June trip

Peru's President Dina Boluarte will travel to China this month to meet with her Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and leaders from mining, technology and transportation firms after the

Peru's Boluarte will meet China's Xi after Congress OKs late June trip
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Mexico expands new airport after forced move of cargo flights

Mexico is rushing to expand the cargo holding area of a two-year-old military-run airport, less than a year after the outgoing president forced cargo flights to

Mexico expands new airport after forced move of cargo flights
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As ties thaw with Saudi Arabia, thousands of Syrians fly there for haj

For the first time in more than a decade, thousands of Syrians are travelling directly from government-held parts of Syria to Saudi Arabia for the Haj rituals, a signal of Syrian

As ties thaw with Saudi Arabia, thousands of Syrians fly there for haj
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Delta seeks new Seattle flight as airlines jockey over DC slots

Delta Air Lines plans to announce on Thursday it will apply for a new flight between Seattle and Washington Reagan National Airport as airlines battle over

Delta seeks new Seattle flight as airlines jockey over DC slots
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An overdue Olympic pledge to restore Rio de Janeiro’s lagoons is finally taking shape

When Rio de Janeiro hosted the Olympics in 2016, videos of the extensive lagoon complex surrounding the Olympic Park were everywhere

An overdue Olympic pledge to restore Rio de Janeiro’s lagoons is finally taking shape
Environment|Travel

Panama community pushed from Caribbean island by rising sea levels moves into new houses

Hammocks have begun appearing this week in the doorways of 300 new houses built in what was previously a yucca field along Panama’s Caribbean coast

Panama community pushed from Caribbean island by rising sea levels moves into new houses
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Olympic rings displayed on Eiffel Tower 50 days before Paris 2024 Games

Paris 2024 organisers on Friday unveiled a display of the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower with 50 days to go until the Summer Olympics in the French capital.

Olympic rings displayed on Eiffel Tower 50 days before Paris 2024 Games
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Despite fears in Europe, no migrant surge after Niger junta scrapped ban

At the bus station in Agadez, a town in northern Niger that serves as a gateway to the Sahara, a dozen men – their faces

Despite fears in Europe, no migrant surge after Niger junta scrapped ban
Environment|Health|Travel

Father of former Gaza hostage bitter over Irish policies

Living in temporary accommodation in the desert above the Dead Sea, nine-year-old Emily Hand and her father Thomas slowly recover from an

Father of former Gaza hostage bitter over Irish policies
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Sun, sand, and serenity: Unveiling LA's best-kept beach secrets

With miles of coveted coastline, some of the best beaches in Los Angeles are the most sought after for sunning, surfing and simply enjoying the sand and sea. From celebrity-studded Malibu to laidback Long Beach, these sun-kissed havens offer the quintessential SoCal lifestyle. As summer approaches, Angelenos look forward to more carefree days enjoying the ultimate luxury: a wealth of beloved beaches. Here is the list of the best beaches in Los Angeles you can’t miss this summer. Santa Monica ranks as the crown jewel despite its reputation for being overcrowded and expensive. Its iconic Santa Monica Pier, bustling Third

Sun, sand, and serenity: Unveiling LA's best-kept beach secrets
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Wholesome family activities to fill your perfect Sunday in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is well-known for its glitz and glamor, but it also offers plenty of free things to do for everyone. Whether you love big parks or cultural landmarks, L.A. has some amazing free activities to enjoy on a Sunday. The Original Farmers Market in West Hollywood has around 100 shops and eateries. Entry is free, but the tempting treats like Nonna’s Empanadas might make you want to spend some money. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) lets L.A. County residents in for free after 3 p.m. on weekdays, and everyone gets in free on the second Tuesday

Wholesome family activities to fill your perfect Sunday in Los Angeles
Sports|Travel

Fun and games in London for Mets and Phillies as players get pints, see sights

The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets are enjoying London so much they might not want to go home

Fun and games in London for Mets and Phillies as players get pints, see sights
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Tensions flare on Poland-Belarus border as more migrants arrive

Surrounded by lush forests, a dozen people huddled near a razor-tipped fence along the Belarus border, waiting for a

Tensions flare on Poland-Belarus border as more migrants arrive
Environment|News|Travel

Large chunk of Wyoming's Teton Pass road collapses; unclear how quickly it can be rebuilt

A large chunk of a mountain pass highway in Wyoming has collapsed, severing a well-traveled commuter link between small towns in eastern Idaho and the tourist destination of Jackson

Large chunk of Wyoming's Teton Pass road collapses; unclear how quickly it can be rebuilt
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What's the Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage, and why is it significant for Muslims?

Once a year, Muslims coming to Saudi Arabia unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam

What's the Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage, and why is it significant for Muslims?
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Taiwan nighttime dragon boat racing puts a modern twist on an ancient tradition

Across the Chinese diaspora, racing in dragon boats has been a tradition reaching back thousands of years

Taiwan nighttime dragon boat racing puts a modern twist on an ancient tradition
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Cuba woos Russians, Chinese to revive ailing tourist sector

Russian tourist Serguei Boyaryshnic wandered in awe among the pastel-colored buildings and cobblestone streets of Old Havana on a weekday morning,

Cuba woos Russians, Chinese to revive ailing tourist sector
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Gaza war shatters pilgrimage dream for Palestinian couple

Palestinian couple Mahmoud and Fatima Jarghoun sold their jewellery so they could perform the haj pilgrimage to Mecca - a journey they have been

Gaza war shatters pilgrimage dream for Palestinian couple
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Polish border no-go zone will stop tourists as well as migrants, locals fear

Poland's move to set up a no-go zone to control the number of migrants coming over its borders could also stop thousands of tourists visiting the forested frontier with

Polish border no-go zone will stop tourists as well as migrants, locals fear
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King and queen of the Netherlands pay tribute to MLK during visit to Atlanta

The king and queen of the Netherlands have begun a four-day tour of the U.S. in Atlanta

King and queen of the Netherlands pay tribute to MLK during visit to Atlanta
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The Library of Congress wants more visitors. Spider-Man, Santana and Lincoln are on deck

The Library of Congress is unveiling an eclectic new exhibit drawing on the institution’s vast historical archives and designed to make the Library a more popular and accessible destination for visitors and tourists

The Library of Congress wants more visitors. Spider-Man, Santana and Lincoln are on deck
Health|News|Travel

Singapore Airlines offers compensation for flight hit by turbulence

Singapore Airlines has sent compensation offers to passengers on a flight last month from London to Singapore that ran into severe turbulence, causing dozens of injuries and a death, the

Singapore Airlines offers compensation for flight hit by turbulence
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Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on flight that hit extreme turbulence

Singapore Airlines has offered compensation to passengers of a flight that hit extreme turbulence last month

Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on flight that hit extreme turbulence
Environment|Travel

Finland scrambles to close new migrant route via Russia to Europe

Only the whine of mosquitoes mars the tranquility of this idyllic spot amid the rolling forests and blue lakes of eastern Finland, on

Finland scrambles to close new migrant route via Russia to Europe
Travel|World

What is the Muslim Haj pilgrimage?

Here is a look at the haj, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world, which starts in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

What is the Muslim Haj pilgrimage?

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