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Myanmar’s most isolated pray for harvest
World

Myanmar’s most isolated pray for harvest

A haunting refrain pierces the night as the tribeswomen of the Gongwang Bonyo, among the most isolated people in Myanmar,…
Give ’em shell: turtles stick neck out for Japan rice forecast
World

Give ’em shell: turtles stick neck out for Japan rice forecast

In an ancient ceremony that occurs only once every imperial era, Japanese palace courtiers in traditional robes and hats decided…
India fights to save its heritage havelis in the desert
World

India fights to save its heritage havelis in the desert

The resplendent mansions of Bikaner once hosted royalty and wealthy merchants passing through India’s deserts with their caravans, but centuries…
Military Santa tracker live despite US government shutdown
World

Military Santa tracker live despite US government shutdown

  The US government shutdown may have temporarily dimmed Washington’s National Christmas Tree but never fear, Santa Claus still came…
Wolves at the door, Alpine shepherd can’t imagine any other life
Life & Style

Wolves at the door, Alpine shepherd can’t imagine any other life

He sleeps fully dressed, dreading a midnight wolf attack on the flock of sheep penned in close by his hut,…
Making, drinking arak a source of national pride in Lebanon
Middle East

Making, drinking arak a source of national pride in Lebanon

  TAANAYEL, Lebanon (AP) — Every part of Lebanon’s national drink, arak, is infused with tradition — from distilling the…
Where does the Arab world stand on female genital mutilation?
Middle East

Where does the Arab world stand on female genital mutilation?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), female genital mutilation – also referred to as female genital cutting and female circumcision – includes…
Red velvet kahk, a twist that is neither retro nor innovative
Features/Interviews

Red velvet kahk, a twist that is neither retro nor innovative

Cairo’s confectioneries and bakeries are still pushing traditional boundaries this Eid by spicing up their crumbly kahk cookies with the…
Continuing the tradition: Why carmakers are rebuilding their most sought-after classics
Life & Style

Continuing the tradition: Why carmakers are rebuilding their most sought-after classics

When it comes to automotive objects of desire very few classic cars are as rare as a genuine Lightweight Jaguar…
Facebook pages call for allowing police, army officers to grow beards
Egypt

Facebook pages call for allowing police, army officers to grow beards

Facebook users who say they are police officers have created a Facebook page titled “I am a bearded policeman,” saying…
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