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From KFC dinners to pooping log, weirdest Christmas traditions from around the worldFrom KFC dinners in Japan to roller-skating to church in Caracas, Christmas traditions around the world offer a vibrant tapestry of cultura...
European towns that spell magic during ChristmasEurope is a magical Christmas destination, especially in its northern regions, offering a gothic atmosphere and festive charm. Cities like ...
Book borrowed from Finnish library in 1939 returned after 84 years. The borrower was not even finedA book that was borrowed in 1939 was returned to a Finnish library after more than 84 years. The book continues to be in good condition.
Brazilian football icon Pele's family spends Christmas in hospital, 'Even in sadness we can only be thankful'Pele's daughter is delighted to have “one more night” with the Brazil Football icon, thanking medical workers for caring for the 82-year-ol...
Some nations celebrate Christmas on December 24; Here’s whyWhile the British celebrate Christmas Day on December 25, you may be shocked to learn that a lot of nations celebrate the day before, on Ch...
What is Boxing Day? Which countries celebrate it? Read hereBoxing Day is celebrated across the UK on December 26. In some European countries, it is also known as St Stephen’s Day.
Football icon Pele to stay hospitalised over Christmas for cancer treatmentPele, a legendary player in Brazilian football, is expected to spend Christmas in the hospital, according to the doctors who examined him o...
Obituary: Desmond Tutu represented empathy, moral ardour, and loved some silly jokesBarack Obama praised Tutu for fighting injustice wherever he saw it.
UK launches temporary visa scheme for truck drivers to meet supply crisisWhile the Opposition has blamed Brexit for the crisis, the government insists the shortage is a temporary supply issue in the wake of the p...
As 2020 comes to a close, Christmas markets usher hope for allCheck out how Christmas markets globally have turned low-key yet intimate and consumerfriendly.
No more sun & sand: Bengalureans now put subzero holiday destinations high on their bucket listTravellers are opting to visit some of the world’s coldest destinations like Russia, Finland and Norway.
How living in India changed IKEA India boss Mia Olsson Tunér's perception about crowdsFor the Swedish-born designer, shopping in India is a breeze.
Wassail, Sorrel Punch, Glogg: Some iconic Christmas drinks from around the worldWassail hails from England and Glogg from Scandinavia.
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- Kids’ gifts intended to break stereotypes actually perpetuate them
Barbie dolls with hard hats and building block sets with colourful figures are also being offered, to tempt girls to go for 'male' interest...
- Ruling on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's extradition likely by Christmas
This initial decision is expected by 25 December. If the judges decide against the hearing, Assange will face extradition within 10 days.
- Interpol warns of possible Al-Qaeda attacks in US, Europe
Interpol said on Thursday it had received information from its office in Baghdad about possible Al-Qaeda attacks on US and European targets.
- High-spending Swedes slightly deterred by world crisis
Swedes are still expected to spend more than last year at the Christmas period despite the global financial crisis, though the increase wil...
- How Christmas celebrations link European nations
This week in Delhi, there was an unusual picture of Christmas presented to an India that has also succumbed to the template of “roast turke...