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Forget glitter, this Carnival party in southern Brazil is all about mud
PARATY, Brazil (AP) — Revelers heading to Carnival parties in Brazil typically don colorful, skimpy…
Europeans push back at US over claim they face ‘civilizational erasure’
MUNICH (AP) — A top European Union official on Sunday rejected the notion that Europe…
Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival
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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis…
Crown prince urges the world to stand with the people of Iran as 250,000 rally in Munich
MUNICH (AP) — About 250,000 people demonstrated on Saturday against Iran’s government on the sidelines…
A Kurdish-majority neighborhood in Syria recovers from clashes with hope for the future
ALEPPO, Syria (AP) — A month after clashes rocked a Kurdish-majority neighborhood in Syria ’s…
‘First feline’ Larry marks 15 years as Britain’s political top cat
LONDON (AP) — In turbulent political times, stability comes with four legs, whiskers and a…
Larry the cat, Britain’s Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street for 15 years, in photos
LONDON (AP) — Photos look back at 15 years of Larry the cat as Britain’s…
‘Money bouquets’ rival traditional flowers as coveted tokens of love for Valentine’s Day in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Liquidity as affection and trash as a symbol of enduring love.…
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Iranian security use dragnet spanning the entire country to arrest protesters CAIRO (AP) — The…
A Nigerian fishing festival returns to the joy of the community, despite setbacks
Thousands of fishermen descended Saturday on the milky waters of the Matan Fadan river, a…
Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA’s evacuated crew
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s…
‘Major travel impacts’ expected as winter storm watch is issued for northern California
As people travel for the holiday weekend, much of Northern California is under a winter…
States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus
PHOENIX (AP) — The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River missed a…
Dogs parade at Rio Carnival as their owners protest against animal cruelty
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dozens of dogs dressed as alligators, fairies and superheroes gathered…
At least 6,000 killed over 3 days during RSF attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher, UN says
CAIRO (AP) — More than 6,000 people were killed in over three days when a…
Get the love part right: It’s about knowing each other, sacrifice and sticking around on bad days
LONDON (AP) — Love and bacon hovered in the air of the Smalley house one…
MSF suspends some work at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital due to presence of armed men
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Doctors Without Borders has announced the suspension of some operations…
Pakistan captain says it is up to India to decide whether to shake hands at the T20 World Cup
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha says it is up to…
Rio police in ‘Money Heist’ and Jason masks apprehend Carnival phone thieves
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro police officers kitted themselves out as thieves…
What to know about the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance and the search for clues
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Law enforcement agents have been gathering more potential evidence as the…
Law enforcement block road near Nancy Guthrie’s home during investigation into her disappearance
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Law enforcement investigating the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie…
Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked his international allies for their support…
US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says
GENEVA (AP) — Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks…
Rubio’s speech to European allies takes a softer tone but sticks to Trump’s firm stance
MUNICH (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a reassuring message to America’s…