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Spain braces for annual 'Fat One' lottery
AFP, Published on 21/12/2023
» MADRID - Spain kicks off its festive period on Friday with the world's richest lottery, splashing prize money and festive cheer across the country.
Man in a wooden suit: Finnish craftsman turns bark to art
AFP, Published on 05/12/2023
» ASIKKALA (FINLAND) - In his rustic cabin in the forests of southern Finland, 87-year-old Erkki Pekkarinen carves delicate strips of birch bark with his knife, before intricately weaving them into beautiful objects.
Switzerland: land of languages, neutrality, farmers and pharma
AFP, Published on 22/10/2023
» GENEVA - A land renowned for cheese, chocolate and banks, Switzerland, nestled in the heart of Europe, held its general election on Sunday.
Far-right Proud Boys leader gets 22 years for US Congress attack
AFP, Published on 06/09/2023
» WASHINGTON - Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys militia, was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Tuesday for his role in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol, the stiffest sentence handed out so far.
Singer Tony Bennett dies at 96
AFP, Published on 21/07/2023
» NEW YORK: Tony Bennett, the last in a generation of classic American crooners whose ceaselessly cheery spirit bridged generations to make him a hitmaker across seven decades, died on Friday in New York. He was 96.
Against the stream: Iraq artist battles to save boating tradition
AFP, Published on 22/05/2023
» BAGHDAD - Young Iraqis row a flotilla of traditional wooden boats down the Tigris river in Baghdad, celebrating an ancient nautical heritage in the now drought-stricken country.
Putin calls for victory in Ukraine
AFP, Published on 09/05/2023
» MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday vowed Russia would be victorious in Ukraine during a military parade on Red Square and blamed Western countries for the conflict, comparing the fighting to World War II.
EU chief Von der Leyen marks 'Europe Day' in Kyiv
AFP, Published on 09/05/2023
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - EU chief Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday to mark the Europe Day celebration of peace and unity, as Ukraine delivered a symbolic retort to Moscow's Victory Day parade.
King Charles greets royal fans as coronation buzz builds
AFP, Published on 05/05/2023
» LONDON - King Charles III greeted the crowds outside Buckingham Palace on Friday on the eve of his coronation, with royal revellers cranking up the party atmosphere with fancy dress and inflatable crowns.
Spain's begins centuries-old Easter processions
AFP, Published on 02/04/2023
» MADRID - Spain's colourful Holy Week celebrations begin on Sunday, featuring centuries-old processions of the faithful carrying flower-covered floats topped with statues of Christ or the Virgin Mary that draw huge crowds.