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AP PHOTOS: Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flock to rivers for prayers to the sun god
Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god as part of the Chhath festival this week. In Noida, on the outskirts of the capital ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
AP PHOTOS: River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health threat to residents
One of India’s most sacred rivers, the Yamuna in New Delhi, is covered with white toxic foam, with vast sections frothing as a result of pollutants discharged from industries around the city. The ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
Over 100,000 people protest in Valencia over floods
Protesters are demanding the resignation of the Valencia regional head, accusing him of mishandling the response to last month's floods.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
AP PHOTOS: An elephant procession for Dussehra draws a crowd in the former Mysore kingdom
The spectators were getting restless after hours of waiting when a drizzle began. But an announcer over scratchy loudspeakers urged them in Kannada, the language of India's Karnataka state, to be ...World - ABC News - October 14 -
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AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century
Twelve days have passed since catastrophic flash floods carved a muddy scar through eastern Spain, killing over 200 people and soiling the homes of thousands more. Apocalyptic scenes documented by ...World - ABC News - 2 days ago -
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Tens of thousands of demonstrators march in Italy calling for end to war worldwide
Tens of thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in seven Italian cities calling for an immediate cease-fire in the Middle East, Ukraine and all global conflictsWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Tens of thousands of Oasis fans face having their tickets cancelled
Promoter says it will cancel more than 50,000 tickets for the band's UK dates listed on secondary platforms.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Tens of thousands rally in Georgia to denounce the parliamentary election they say was rigged
Tens of thousands of Georgians massed outside parliament, demanding the annulment of the weekend parliamentary election that the president has alleged was rigged with the help of RussiaWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Tens of thousands gather to celebrate fall of Berlin Wall 35 years ago
Posters line 4km stretch of former wall in Germany’s capital, while musicians perform and visitors sing along. Tens of thousands of people have gathered to celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response
Tens of thousands of Spaniards have marched in the eastern city of Valencia to demand the resignation of the regional president in charge of the emergency response to last week’s catastrophic floodsWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response
Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched in the eastern city of Valencia on Saturday to demand the resignation of the regional president in charge of the emergency response to last week’s ...Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Chinese Students Went on Mass Night Bike Rides. Officials Shut Them Down.
Making the impromptu five-hour ride between two Chinese cities became a craze among young people. But as their numbers swelled, the authorities shut it down.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
AP PHOTOS: Likely in its last decade, a Czech coal mine provides fuel for electricity and heat
Deep underground in northeastern Czech Republic, workers in the region's last-functioning coal mine drill, load and haul the fuel up to the surface. The CSM mine is part of the Upper Silesian Coal ...World - ABC News - October 14 -
AP PHOTOS: Images capture the exact moments an Israeli bomb strikes a building in Beirut
Taking cover behind a large tree, an Associated Press photographer pointed his camera toward a Beirut apartment building the Israeli military warned was in its sights. When a bomb plunged from the ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
Israeli weapon seen in rare AP photos of Beirut airstrike appears to be a powerful smart bomb
In all but the blink of an eye, an Associated Press photographer’s camera captured the moments that a battleship-gray Israeli bomb plummeted toward a Beirut building before detonating to bring the ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
Israel's attack on Iran damaged two secretive military bases outside of Tehran, satellite photos analyzed by the AP show
Israel's attack on Iran damaged two secretive military bases outside of Tehran, satellite photos analyzed by the AP showWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Israeli attack on Iran likely damaged Revolutionary Guard's missile and space base, satellite photos analyzed by AP show
Israeli attack on Iran likely damaged Revolutionary Guard's missile and space base, satellite photos analyzed by AP showWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
AP PHOTOS: Ali's upset victory over Foreman in 'The Rumble in the Jungle' echoes 50 years later
Fifty years ago this week, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman met in a boxing ring in AfricaSports - ABC News - October 30 -
AP PHOTOS: Ayodhya in northern India celebrates the night before Diwali with pomp and pageantry
A priest stands with folded hands praying toward the rising sun on the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Nearby, a group of women takes a dip in the ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
AP Photos: Garlands and treats for beloved dogs in Nepal’s annual Kukur Puja festival
Dogs across Nepal were honored during the annual festival of “Kukur Puja” on Thursday, with offerings of flower garlands, treats and vermillion marks on their heads. In Nepal, the second day of ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
AP PHOTOS: Revelers in costumes take to the streets of Germany to kick off carnival celebrations
Throngs of revelers in costumes took to the streets of Germany’s Carnival strongholds to celebrate the start of carnival season. Carnival celebrations in the Rhineland traditionally begin on the ...World - ABC News - 19 hours ago -
Tens of thousands celebrate fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago with concerts and art installations
Tens of thousands have celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago in Germany's capitalWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Russia amassing tens of thousands of troops for Kursk offensive, Ukraine military chief says
Russia has prepared tens of thousands of troops for an offensive to retake the Russian region of Kursk, which Ukraine has held for months, according to Kyiv's commander-in-chief, Col. Gen. ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10
Oregon is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the fourth straight weekSports - ABC News - Yesterday -
AP Top 25 Extra Points: 4 teams in top 5 a first for the Big Ten; SEC is only other league to do it
Oregon’s dominance in its first year in the Big Ten and Indiana’s monumental turnaround have helped the conference stack four of its teams in the top five of The Associated Press college football ...Sports - ABC News - Yesterday -
Satellite photos show Israel building along Syria demilitarized zone. UN tells AP Israel troops entered zone during work
Satellite photos show Israel building along Syria demilitarized zone. UN tells AP Israel troops entered zone during workWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Conte: Prayers not enough for Napoli title win
Napoli are the surprise early pacesetters in Serie A this season, but if they are to remain on top then work is required more than prayers, manager Antonio Conte said.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
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'It's simple, really' - why Latinos flocked to Trump's working-class coalition
As well as winning over Hispanic voters, Trump improved his position in some surprising corners.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacks
Tens of thousands of minority Hindus have rallied to demand that the interim government in Muslim-majority Bangladesh protect them from a wave of attacks and harassment and to drop sedition cases ...World - ABC News - November 2 -
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Narendra Modi condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada as tensions rise
Indian prime minister blames Sikh activists for clash in Brampton over which three people have been arrested. India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has condemned a “deliberate attack” on a Hindu ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
A Backhand From the Gods
As Dominic Thiem retires from tennis, he tells The Athletic about his career highlights and best shots.Sports - The New York Times - October 22 -
Daniels earns spot in NFL lore with a Hail Mary for the ages
Jayden Daniels is answering any questions about his status as a franchise QB, while Jameis Winston has us asking if he can be a season savior.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28 -
Blizzards, cheerleader fights, the 'Answered Prayer' and more as BYU-Utah returns
Conference realignment has broken up some of college football's longest rivalries, but it's restarted one of the best in Utah-BYU.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
I Gave Up Orthodox Judaism. I Kept Prayer.
It’s what we can do when we don’t know what to do.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
Has sewage been released in rivers and the sea near you?
Companies can release raw sewage during bad weather, but the amount spilled has doubled in England.Top stories - BBC News - October 17
